Caregiver, Animal Wellness

• Carry out and maintain Animal feeding and watering schedules
• Perform animal health care tasks and treatments
• Identify common health issues
• Discuss treatment options
• Prepare and administer medications
• Display a basic understanding of medications
• Dose medications
• Observe and document animal behaviors and wellness
• Complete shelter projects as assigned such as feed ordering, med ordering, charting
• Provide daily enrichment
• Assist with veterinarian appointments
• Participate in health checks
• Perform proper animal handling techniques
• Partake in wellness meetings
• Explore innovative techniques including cooperative care, holistic care, etc.
• Supports Animal Care Intern Program by working with Interns onsite in daily tasks

• Minimum of one year as a Farm Sanctuary Assistant Caregiver, Animal Wellness OR Minimum two years’ experience at animal care facility
• volunteer history at animal advocacy organization(s)
• 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

Candidates with only one year of experience may still be considered but would start as an Assistant Caregiver, Animal Wellness

• 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
• access to the Nivati wellness platform