Animal Care Specialist

4 weeks ago

Watkins Glen, New York, United States Farm Sanctuary Full time
Job Title: Caregiver, Animal Wellness

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Caregiver, Animal Wellness to join our team at Farm Sanctuary. As a vital member of our Sanctuary team, you will provide essential daily needs to our residents, assisting in achieving optimal wellbeing for all animals in our care.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out and maintain animal feeding and watering schedules
  • Perform animal health care tasks and treatments
  • Identify common health issues and discuss treatment options
  • Prepare and administer medications, displaying a basic understanding of medications and dosing
  • Observe and document animal behaviors and wellness
  • Complete shelter projects as assigned, including feed ordering, med ordering, and charting
  • Provide daily enrichment and assist with veterinarian appointments
  • Participate in health checks and perform proper animal handling techniques
  • Explore innovative techniques, including cooperative care and holistic care
  • 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 in a variety of weather conditions, almost all work is done in an 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 an 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

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

Our Process:

We follow a multi-stage interview process to ensure the best fit for our team. This includes a 30-minute phone interview, a 1-hour video interview, reference checks, a 2-3 day on-site working interview, and a job offer.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Farm Sanctuary is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees are respected, valued, and feel a sense of belonging. We work hard to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type.

We take our duty seriously to protect employees with 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.

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