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As a vital member of the Sanctuary team, the Caregiver, Animal Wellness provides essential daily needs to the residents. They assist in helping achieve optimal wellbeing for all the residents which includes their physical, emotional, cognitive and social health. The Caregiver, Animal Wellness works closely with the management team to identify concerns, course of action and implementation of quality care. They should have a strong desire and ability to perform hands-on work and a personal commitment to improving the lives of farmed animals.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
Candidates with only one year of experience may still be considered but would start as an Assistant Caregiver, Animal Wellness