Animal Care Team Member

Animal Farm Foundation

Job Description

Join the Animal Farm Foundation Team as a:
Possible position titles: Canine Care Team Member - housing for relocation provided

Location: Amenia, NY
Full-Time
If you love dogs, aren’t afraid of a little fur (okay, a lot), and want to be part of a team that believes all dogs are individuals, this might be the job for you.
Perks & Benefits
Working at Animal Farm Foundation isn’t just a job—it’s a lifestyle rooted in care, compassion, and community. Here’s what we offer:
• Starting pay: $18–$? /hour, depending on experience
• Full-time benefits, Paid time off, Health and dental insurance, 403b with employer contributions based on market performance after 2 years

• On-site housing available for the right candidate

• Access to our beautiful, walkable property + fenced-in yards and off-site lake access for rest, recharge, or bringing your (leashed!) dog

We believe in taking care of the people who care for the dogs.
What You’ll Do:
• Feed and care for dogs based on their individual needs

• Keep kennels and common areas clean and comfy

• Provide exercise and enrichment—walks, playtime, yard runs, even car rides!

• Administer medications as directed by our medical team

• Watch for behavioral or medical changes and report what you see

• Pitch in with grooming, laundry, and dog baths

• Help keep detailed care records

• Be a kind, respectful teammate and a great rep of our mission

• Occasionally help with customer service or transport

You’ll Fit Right In If You:
• Are reliable, calm, and detail-oriented

• Are emotionally intelligent and compassionate toward dogs and people

• Can work solo and with a team

• Can safely handle large dogs and lift 50lb’s

• Have a valid driver’s license

• Don’t mind weekend and Holiday shifts

• Share our values around treating dogs as individuals, avoiding labels, and using positive language

Dog experience is preferred, but we’re happy to train the right person.
There are also opportunities to grow into areas like enrichment, training, or public engagement.
Sound like your kind of place? Send us your resume or just drop us a note to get started.