Animal Place
Grass Valley, CA, USA
Jan 16, 2019
Full time
Job Title: Animal Caregiver
Job Status: Full-Time, Grass Valley Hours & Days: 40 hours/week, days vary; schedule subject to change at any time and required to work weekends and most holidays
Start Date: Immediate
Immediate Supervisor: Animal Care Director
Job Description: The full-time Animal Caregiver assists in the care of the 400+ animals (pigs, chickens, cows, turkeys, sheep, goats, rabbits, Donkeys) living at the sanctuary under supervision of the Animal Care Director. Animal Caregivers are responsible for the cleaning, feeding, and medical care of the animals. See below for specific responsibilities and duties.
Job Duties:
Animal feeding/watering and maintaining animal feed schedules
Daily animal health care and maintaining treatment records
Daily cleaning duties and maintaining the shelter areas
Aiding with weekly species health checks
Training and supervising shelter interns and volunteers
Assisting with veterinary visits and setting up treatment protocols
Completing shelter office projects as assigned
Qualifications
Passionate about working for and with farmed animals
Previous farmed animal sanctuary experience required (1-2 years)
Reliable and dependable
Good animal behavior and observation skills
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including cold/wet weather (average low is 35F) and hot summers (average high is 95-100F)
Able to lift 40-50 pounds and perform strenuous/manual labor
Works well with a variety of people
Strong communication and listening skills
Able to follow detailed instructions and meet time sensitive demands
Able to learn and process new information quickly
Team player and self-motivator
Comfortable dealing politely with the general public
Committed to Animal Place’s mission and a desire to be a part of the Animal Place family
Willing to work on weekend/holidays/varying shift times
Valid driver’s license and good driving record (subject to verification)
Salary & Benefits: $12-14 per hour, depending on experience; health coverage after probation period
Housing may be available depending on experience Additional live-in responsibilities include but are not limited to: - On-call 2-3 days per week; on-call staff must remain on the property overnight - Covering shifts as needed - Being available for emergency situations when not on shift - Able to handle emergency situations independently
How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume.