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Assistant Caregiver, Environment Acton, CA Summary: As a vital member of the Sanctuary team, the Assistant Caregiver, Environment provides a safe and healthy environment for the residents.. They assist in helping achieve optimal wellbeing for all the residents which includes barn cleaning, grounds keeping and farm maintenance projects. The Assistant Caregiver, Environment should have a strong desire and ability to perform hands-on work and a personal commitment to improving the lives of farmed animals. They must be able to complete all the responsibilities with the ability to expand into other areas depending on interest and experience. The Assistant Caregiver, Environment reports to the Sr Manager, Environment.. Responsibilities : Provide animal enclosure cleaning and bedding Perform general grounds work including mowing, weeding, trimming, planting, gardening, and other related tasks Participate in day-to-day maintenance and/or...

VAAR is seeking a dedicated, highly-organized, experienced, and compassionate Animal Caretaker to assist our team in the daily operations of our sanctuary and help the organization expand into projects that will prevent animal suffering in central Vietnam. Taking care of animals is much more than feeding them. A clean shelter is essential to ensuring the health of the animals, and as the Founder ran their own nonprofit veterinary clinic for several years, they will train you on how to maintain clinic standards. There is a lot of enrichment to be done for the animals each day, as well as shelter management to ensure we have a safe and secure environment for our rescues. When we have enough funding, we will re-start our mobile vet clinic for medical animal emergencies with local poverty-stricken families, as well as vaccination and sterilization community projects. Vietnam's borders are open and there are currently no COVID restrictions.   Job Description:...

Assistant Caregiver, Environment Watkins Glen, NY Assistant Caregiver, Environment Team members are crucial, valued members at Farm Sanctuary who are tasked with ensuring our Sanctuary residents have safe and healthy living environments on our 275-acre site. This position reports to the Environment Manager and is a great fit for individuals who enjoy physical labor in an outdoor setting. Responsibilities focus on creating an environment that supports the health and wellbeing of the animals in our care.  Responsibilities: Provide animal enclosure cleaning and bedding Provide environmental enrichment Provide general landscaping, as well as snow removal in the winter months Provide general work in support of large maintenance projects including tasks such as painting and fence maintenance  Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Environment & Transport Provide assistance during after hour emergencies (as...

The internship program at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary provides individuals with a unique opportunity to advocate for and connect with farmed animals, to establish community with like-minded people, and to obtain real-life and resumé-worthy experience of the day-to-day operations of an animal sanctuary. The Shelter Team is responsible for the daily care of the 350+ rescued animals living at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Animal Caregiving Interns are a vital part of the daily functioning of the sanctuary, and we could not do the work that we do without their help. Although responsibilities vary depending on the seasons and needs of the shelter, below is what is typically expected all year round from our Animal Caregiving Interns. Responsibilities & Duties -Feeding out hay to the goats, sheep, llama, and rabbits -Cleaning cages -Making supplement treats for the pigs, cows, and chickens -Cleaning water bowls and troughs, and replenishing them with fresh water -Mucking...

Assistant Caregiver, Wellness Watkins Glen, NY Summary : As a vital member of the Sanctuary team, the Assistant Caregiver, 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 Assistant Caregiver, Wellness should have a strong desire and ability to perform hands-on work and a personal commitment to improving the lives of farmed animals. They must be able to complete all the responsibilities with the ability to expand into other areas depending on interest and experience.  Responsibilities : Carry out and maintain animal feeding and watering schedules Prepare and administer medications and treatments Observe and document animal behaviors and wellness Complete shelter cleaning projects as assigned Assisting with animal resident health checks Provide daily...