About the Company:  

Cactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas-based cattle company. Originally founded by the Engler Family in 1975, today we operate 15 Feedyards and Outside Cattle Locations , producing over a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.

Description:

Cactus Feedyard is now hiring in the Cattle Department for doctors and processors.  

About the Position:

Doctoring Crew

• Work under the supervision of the Cattle Manager and in alignment with animal health protocols developed by our staff veterinarian.
• Perform daily pen checks to visually evaluate cattle for symptoms of illness, stress, or injury.
• Accurately diagnose and administer appropriate treatments including injections, oral medications, or topical applications.
• Record all treatments and observations using standardized documentation systems to maintain animal health compliance.
• Assist with necropsies and contribute to evaluations of treatment outcomes.
• Communicate health concerns with other cattle teams including pen riders and processing crew.
• Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and inventory of animal health tools, medicines, and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Processing Crew

• Handle incoming cattle safely and efficiently during processing, including restraint, vaccination, tagging, deworming, and implanting.
• Apply visual and electronic identification (EID) tags for traceability and recordkeeping.
• Operate and maintain processing equipment (chutes, syringes, taggers, etc.) according to company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of processed cattle, ensuring documentation is complete and compliant.
• Work closely with cattle crews and yard management to ensure smooth, stress-free transitions for incoming cattle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or completion of technical/trade school preferred but not required.
• Experience in cattle handling or livestock care is strongly preferred.
• BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) certification in any segment is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a physically demanding, outdoor environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to animal welfare.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions and shift tasks as needed.

Pay and Benefits: 

• Hourly Compensation based on experience and skillset
• Full-time position
• Bi-weekly paycheck with direct deposit
• Competitive and affordable insurance packages – Health + Dental + Vision
• Life Insurance 
• 401K 
• Continuing Education Scholarships 

Cactus Feeders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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