Wanted: Animal Caregiver at Woodstock Sanctuary

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.