PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThere is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQUALIFICATIONS:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n- Strong Cow/Calf experience required – calving, newborn care, assisting difficult births, pairing, tagging, doctoring\r\n- Solid background in cow herd health, vaccinations, nutrition, pasture management, and seasonal care\r\n- Ability to identify, diagnose, and treat sick cattle (both cows and calves)\r\n- Experience feeding cattle; understanding of rations, reading bunks, and maintaining consistent feeding schedules\r\n- Good with feeding and haying equipment – bale processors, loaders, tractors, feed wagons\r\n- General ranch maintenance, fencing, equipment upkeep, and ability to handle routine repairs\r\n- Familiar with ranch technology and recordkeeping tools; iPad/PLS/Performance Livestock Online experience a plus\r\n- Hardworking, dependable, strong work ethic with a positive attitude\r\n- Effective decision-maker, good communication skills, ability to work independently but also be a team player\r\n- Row-crop, small grains, or silage support experience helpful, but secondary to livestock experience\r\n- College degree beneficial, but verified hands-on cattle experience is more important\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJOB DESCRIPTION:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a strong Cow/Calf Ranch Employee to join this diversified Virginia ranching operation. The primary focus of this role is cow/calf management, from calving through weaning, with additional responsibilities in cattle feeding and general ranch operations.\r\n\r\nThis person will take an active role in:\r\n- Daily cow/calf care, including calving, tagging, pairing, doctoring, and monitoring health\r\n- Feeding cow herd and youngstock, reading bunks, maintaining ration consistency, and monitoring overall nutrition\r\n- Identifying and treating sick cattle; pulling, sorting, vaccinating, and working cattle confidently\r\n- Pasture moves, checking waterers, mineral programs, and seasonal management of cow herds\r\n- Operating feeding and haying equipment, tractors, loaders, and support equipment\r\n- Assisting with commercial cows and a small registered herd – may feed in the morning and perform diversified ranch/farm tasks in the afternoon\r\n- Help with silage operations, manure hauling, fencing, and general yard and ranch maintenance\r\n- Participating in fieldwork or row-crop support as needed when cattle chores are completed\r\n- Using ranch technology (iPad, Performance Livestock Online) for recordkeeping and performance tracking\r\n\r\nEmployer is looking for someone who brings experience, leadership, initiative, and a strong cattle skillset to the operation. A self-starter with dependable work habits and solid references is essential.\r\n\r\nSalary will depend on experience, references, and stability. Great family-friendly community with strong schools and local employment opportunities for a spouse.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBENEFITS:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nNice 4 Bedroom Home, Beef, Paid Vacation, Work Vehicle, Other Benefits Negotiable\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.\r\n\r\nIf you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.\r\n
