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Barn Attendant

Humane Society of North Texas

Job Description

Essential Functions of the Position

· Care for, feed, monitor and perform minor treatment on equine & livestock animals. Includes performing routine husbandry with equine (horses, donkeys) and some chickens, such as cleaning hooves, maintaining coats by brushing and bathing, and deworming. Assist veterinarian by holding animals for 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 & livestock adoption applications and serve as adoption counselor with prospective adopters

· Must be eligible to be a “driver” for the Humane Society of North Texas and must perform “driver” duties. Such “driver” duties may include, but not be limited to, driving a Box Truck, Adoption Trailer, or livestock trailer. Must possess skills to drive vehicle pulling horse trailer (bumper and gooseneck styles).

· 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, such as, but not limited to, adoption, cleaning and medical 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 (some animals come in with little training)

· Ability to represent, create, and sustain positive working relationships within the Humane Society of North Texas in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers, and staff, as a team player.

· Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.

· Initiative and flexibility in constantly changing work demands

· Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel

· Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.

· 2 years of experience handling equines

· Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in an animal field preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Regular exposure to animal odors, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches and moderate noise levels.

Required Professional Licensing or Certifications

· Must have a valid Texas Driver’s license. Ability to drive a truck pulling a horse trailer (bumper pull or goose-neck) preferred.

The pay range for this role is:
16 - 18 USD per hour(Joshua Ranch)

View the full job description here ( https://www.click2apply.net/7glYRwU6zaaKzhBA4hY7V4 )

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