Farm & Equine Technician Position Available In Rockingham, New Hampshire

Farm & Equine Technician New Hampshire

SPCA 104

Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham, NH 03885 Farm Care Technician Reports to:

Farm Program Manager HOURS:

Part-time Please apply through Indeed or send resume & cover letter to HR@NHSPCA.org General responsibilities :

• Feeding, paddock and stall cleaning, scrubbing and refilling water troughs, and grooming/ handling of farm animals, including spot cleaning of animal and public areas throughout the day.
• Monitoring the health of the animals on an ongoing basis and immediately reporting any health problems or conditions (medical or behavioral) to Farm Program Manager.
• Treating all animals and people humanely, properly, and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance.
• Working courteously and cooperatively with other staff members, volunteers, and the public.
• Understand and follow department SOPs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Farm Program Manager.
• Opportunities to assist in routine medical treatment and behavioral training of animals may be available to the right candidate.

Requirements :

• Prior equine or large animal experience.
• Maturity, good judgment and a professional personal appearance.
• Flexibility, ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize them.
• The ability to remain pleasant and calm even in stressful situations.
• Comfortable working in close proximity with large farm animals and/or nervous or inexperienced animals.
• Ability to understand and effectively teach methods of humane animal care and treatment.
• Physical ability to walk and/or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday required.
• Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands, to hear, to see, to move animals and materials.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and less.
• Availability and a willingness to work a flexible schedule are a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have valid driver’s license.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Stratham, NH 03885 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Stratham, NH 03885: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person