Range Cowboy 1 Cow Calf

Simplot • Grasmere, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the Ranch Manager and Staff Veterinarian in the daily care, health management, and handling of range cattle within cow–calf operations. Performs a variety of livestock, pasture, and facility duties to ensure safe, efficient, and humane ranch operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of animal health, cattle behavior, and range conditions typically gained through four to five years of related ranch experience and/or formal training.
• Demonstrated ability to saddle and ride a horse safely and effectively; must provide personal tack.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license for single‑axle vehicles.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and basic written materials.
• Ability to write clear, simple notes or correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in one‑on‑one and small‑group settings with coworkers, supervisors, and visitors.
• Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and multiply or divide using tens and hundreds.
• Ability to apply basic math to ranch‑related tasks involving money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to solve routine problems involving a limited number of concrete variables in standard ranch situations.

Responsibilities

• Rides horseback to identify sick, injured, or stressed animals; gathers and moves cattle across range and pasture; assists with calving; supplements feed during winter; and maintains pasture and range fences.
• Assists in treating sick or injured cattle by following established medical protocols provided by the Staff Veterinarian and/or Ranch Manager/Foreman.
• Helps with processing and shipping cattle, including sorting, branding, vaccinating, worming, and tagging.
• Moves cattle between pastures as directed by the Ranch Manager/Foreman to support grazing plans and herd health.
• Provides routine care to ranch horses, including shoeing, doctoring, feeding, and grooming.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Ranch Manager/Foreman to support overall ranch function.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed