Animal Sanctuary Caretaker Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Animal Sanctuary Caretaker Solid Rock Community School, Inc./ Sanctuary at Solid Rock Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

Job Title:

Animal Care Professional If you have previously applied and would like to be reconsidered, please apply again.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Animal Care Professional to join our team and assist in the daily care and well-being of our exotic and farm animals. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with animals and ensuring their comfort and safety. We are a small micro sanctuary (2 acres) that is part of an expanding humane educational program. We are in process of building a 7 acre sanctuary located in Tarpon Springs off east lake road, just down the street We have a wide variety of animals

• farm animals and exotics including small primates.

Duties:

• Provide daily care for animals including feeding, watering, and grooming
• Assist with animal handling and transportation
• Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns to the supervisor
• Clean and maintain animal enclosures and living areas
• Administer medications as directed by veterinary staff
• Assist with basic veterinary procedures such as animal catheterization
• Support educational programs

Skills:

• Proficient in animal handling techniques
• Knowledge of animal physiology and behavior
• Experience with farm and exotic animal care is a plus
• Ability to handle animals safely and effectively
• Familiarity with veterinary assistant duties
• Previous experience in zoo or sanctuary operations is advantageous
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Requirements:

• The ideal Applicant will have college and/or work experience related to wildlife rescue, wildlife rehab, vet tech, zoology, farm or exotic animal sanctuary.
• Degree or Certification in a related field or any degree plus related experience
• Proven experience working with a variety of animals
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Physical stamina to handle the demands of the role
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate attitude towards animals
• Must be 100% reliable with no lateness or reliability concerns.
• Must be strong and able to lift with no physical limitations.
• Must not be sensitive to body fluids, smells, or loud noises (thanks animals).
• Must not have an issue being outside
• in the heat, rain or cold.
• Must have reliable transportation, verifiable references. No smoking, drugs, or felonies.
• Agree to get all required vaccinations.
• We are seeking highly motivated hard-working people who care about animals and want to give them the best life ever. You must be able to follow directions, have patience and be a team player.
• As a business that rescues, saves and provides forever care to animals we respect animals in all ways possible at our facility. Our organization is 100% plant-based and humans may not eat/bring animal products on campus. We do not “police” what you do outside of work, but no animal products may be brought on campus for human consumption or use.
• No alcohol, illegal drugs, vaping, or cigarettes on campus.
• No sensitivity to sweat, feces, dirt, heat, cold Preference is given to applicants with previous exotic, farm or primate animal experience and those with medication and medical experience.

http:

//solidrockcommunityschool.org/employment/ or email your resume to Hello@SolidRockFlorida.org Join our team as an Animal Caretaker and make a difference in the lives of our beloved animals. to be part of our dedicated team!

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$15.00

• $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 20
• 50 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Evenings as needed Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s): Are you 100% plant-based or vegan? How far in driving distance are you to the Sanctuary

• Tarpon Springs?

Do you understand that we are plant-based organization which means we may not bring or eat animal products on our campus? This includes any type of animal meat, eggs, dairy, honey etc.? Are you willing to get all required vaccinations that you do not already have for the position?

Experience:

exotic animal care: 1 year (Preferred) Veterinary assistant skills and: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Tarpon Springs, FL 34688: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person