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Ranch Jobs: Wanted - Herd Health Coordinator for Guest Ranch - Montana SOLD #192777
Posted by: Mountain Sky [see other ads by this poster]
City: Emigrant [see other ads in this city]
State: Montana [see other ads in this state]
Job Title: Herd Health Coordinator
Employer: Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
Salary: Dependent on experience
Room & Board: Included
Phone #: wranglers@mountainsky.com

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Description:
Mountain Sky is a high-end, horsemanship-oriented guest and cattle operation located in Montana’s Paradise Valley. The ranch sits on 17,000 private acres and backs up to Gallatin National Forest.



Position Summary



The Herd Health Coordinator’s main responsibilities will align to help maintain a healthy overall herd through monitoring, treating, and tracking general health, injuries, illness, etc. so that our herd of horses can be as productive and as comfortable as possible throughout the season. Ideally, this individual will live on property which will make them the point person for the lower ranch facility. This position is a skilled role in which the above duties will help create a strong and healthy herd of horses that are cared for to the best of our ability. Horse care will be the main focus of this position, however as a member of the livery team, the Herd Health Coordinator will also assist with guest operations when available. This is a full-time year-round position.



Job Duties



- Identifying, creating and executing treatment plans for horses facing illnesses or injuries.

- Providing updates to the Head Wrangler on individual animal health and overall herd health.

- Educating and teaching wrangle staff basic vetting skills such as treating minor wounds, performing hoof tests, administering eye drops etc. to make them more productive and skilled members of the team.

- Tracking and ordering vetting supplies and updating Head Wrangler and/or Assistant Head Wrangler on said orders.

- Providing updates and potential plans or options for horses that are not thriving due to age, lameness, injury, etc.

- Assist Head Wrangler in determining schedules for annual herd health management initiatives including vaccinating, deworming and floating teeth.

- Maintain relationships with the various veterinarians sought out by MSGR.

- Gathering/turning out lower ranch herd daily.

- Keeping Lower Ranch facility tidy and seek help for any maintenance/improvements that need to be made.

- Leading guest rides if needed and if time allows.

- Transporting horses between upper and lower ranch depending on their condition.

- Assisting with sick/injured horses across all AMB West properties (i.e. West Creek herd and Working Ranch herd)

- The Herd Health Coordinator should feel comfortable taking the initiative and informing the Head Wrangler when it comes to treatment plans and determining the best route of care for an animal.



Please email wranglers@mountainsky.com with resume to receive an application. Riding video or in-person riding interview are required.



Posted 01-29-25
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