Equine Care Specialist

About the role

This position involves caring for, feeding, monitoring, and performing minor treatments on equine and livestock animals. Duties include routine husbandry tasks such as cleaning hooves, brushing and bathing coats, and deworming. The role also involves assisting veterinarians with procedures and assisting a farrier with hoof work.

Responsibilities

• Care for and feed equine and livestock animals
• Perform routine husbandry tasks including cleaning hooves, brushing and bathing coats, and deworming
• Assist veterinarian with procedures such as teeth floats, castrations, and blood draws
• Assist farrier with hoof work on animals
• Clean assigned barn and facility areas on a daily basis
• Maintain assigned equipment, supplies, and vehicles in safe condition and report any problems or needed repairs to the Barn Manager
• Report observed health and behavior issues to the Barn Manager
• Process equine and livestock adoption applications and serve as adoption counselor with prospective adopters
• Drive a Box Truck, Adoption Trailer, or livestock trailer as a driver for the Humane Society of North Texas
• Enter animal intake, medical, behavioral, and outcome data into animal management database
• Keep current inventory of necessary program supplies and report shortages to Barn Manager

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Humane Society of North Texas policies and protocols
• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, and animal handling and behavior
• Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of behavior in farm animals
• Positive working relationships within the Humane Society of North Texas in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers, and staff
• Patience, courtesy, and ability to work well under stressful conditions
• Initiative and flexibility in constantly changing work demands
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures
• Two years of experience handling equines
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in an animal field preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Regular exposure to animal odors, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches, and moderate noise levels. The position requires regular physical activity including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this role is $16 - $18 USD per hour at Joshua Ranch. Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Contact Information

Contact details: Name: Caralee Reed Email: creed@hsnt.org Website: https://hsnt.org