Caregiver, Animal Wellness

Responsibilities

• Carry out and maintain Animal feeding and watering schedules
• Perform animal health care tasks and treatments
• Identify common health issues
• Discuss treatment options
• Prepare and administer medications
• Dose medications
• Observe and document animal behaviors and wellness
• Complete shelter projects as assigned such as feed ordering, med ordering, charting
• Provide daily enrichment
• Aid in veterinarian appointments
• Participate in health checks
• Perform proper animal handling techniques
• Partake in wellness meetings
• Explore innovative techniques including cooperative care, holistic care, etc.
• Support the Animal Care Intern Program by working with interns onsite in daily tasks

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout sanctuary grounds
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor and lifting (up to 50 lbs regularly; team-lift heavier amounts regularly)
• Must be able to bend, lift, push, stoop, stretch, climb, and crawl and other strenuous physical activities
• Must be able to regularly perform job responsibilities work in a variety of weather conditions; almost all work is done in outdoor setting that is not climate controlled

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year as a Farm Sanctuary Assistant Caregiver, Animal Wellness OR Minimum two years’ experience at animal care facility; volunteer history at animal advocacy organization(s); candidates with only one year of experience may still be considered but would start as an Assistant Caregiver, Animal Wellness
• Keen animal behavior observation skills
• Demonstrates ability to follow detailed instructions and perform animal care duties as assigned
• Ability to work well with a variety of people and contribute to a healthy team environment
• Reliable and dependable with timeliness and attendance
• Commitment to Farm Sanctuary’s animal care policies
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record, preferred
• Alignment with Farm Sanctuary’s values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom
• Familiarity, commitment to, and experience with the practice of equity and social justice, and the principles embedded in Farm Sanctuary’s mission

Specifications

• Terms of employment: Permanent full-time, non-exempt position
• Reports to: Manager, Wellness
• Pay: $20 per hour
• Farm Sanctuary adheres to a non-negotiation philosophy regarding compensation and benefits outside the posted pay in our commitment to equitable hiring practices.
• Location: Watkins Glen
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required to assist with transport for animal adoptions or rescues
• Benefits: Competitive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays; generous paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 403(b) plan; flexible spending accounts; long-term disability insurance; free access to the CALM meditation app; and access to the Nivati wellness platform
• Additional Specifications: Work schedule varies; regular weekend and holiday availability required; evening hours may be required during summer months

The Job Description

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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