Animal Caregiver

Woodstock Sanctuary

Job Description

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is expanding our Caregiving Team and seeking a Full-Time Junior Animal Caregiver  (You may start as an Assistant Caregiver, Junior Caregiver, Full Caregiver or Senior caregiver depending on experience)

Animal Caregivers are responsible for the feeding, watering, administration of medications, and monitoring the physical and emotional well-being of 300+ farmed animals. You will be part of a team that performs health checks and health maintenance, maintains health records, supervises interns and volunteers, occasionally cleans buildings and unloads hay and straw, and may interact with the public on tour days and at special events.

This is a non-exempt, full-time, year-round, benefits-eligible, on-site position reporting to the Shelter Director.

No lodging is available on site.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:
• Feeds, waters and opens all coops and barns
• Prepares and administers AM & PM medications to all residents (orally and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections).
• Provides medical treatments to all residents (wound cleaning, bandaging, hoof trimming…)
• Opens and closes all coops and barns according to weather related needs
• Participates in health checks
• Displays a basic understanding of medications
• Demonstrates ability to identify common health issues
• Responsible for properly maintaining clean housing, water and bedding
• Trains and works with interns
• Participates in proper record keeping
• Documents and shares animal observations with colleagues and managers

Required Skills:
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing situations, such as emergency transport/vet visits/injured animals/direct rescues
• Must be physically (and mentally) able to do all tasks in any weather: almost all work is done in outdoor setting that is not climate controlled
• Must be able to carry up to 50lbs and often heavier loads
• Mut be reliable and dependable
• Must have a keen sense of observation
• Ability to work well with a variety of people
• Ability to be a good team player
• Familiarity and commitment to the practice of equity and social justice
• Demonstrates ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to perform proper animal handling techniques

Required Credentials and Experience:
• Previous experience in direct animal care required, preferably including farmed animals
• Commitment to the mission of the organization
• Clean driver’s license

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties to meet the on-going needs of the organization.

Scheduling includes weekends and evening hours. 2 consecutive days off.

Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance, including optional dental and vision
• 401 K retirement plan + 1% match
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off

Work hours: 36 hours per week
Compensation: $21 to $24 per hour depending on experience

To Apply: Send resume, cover letter and three professional references to Hervé Breuil.

We regret that the number of applicants allows us to respond only to those candidates who we are interviewing. No phone calls please.

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer, committed to values of diversity and inclusion. We are an actively anti-racist organization. BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply.

This is a full time job