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Farm Sanctuary Animal Caretaker
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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$34,430 / year median in New York
+15% projected growth
Job Description
- comfortable working in the rain, snow, heat, and cold. Punctuality
- Aimals depend on consistent routines Kindness toward animals
- gentle handling and patience Attention to detail
- noticing health changes, maintaining clean barns, accurate feeding Physical strength
- able to lift heavy loads and push fully loaded wheelbarrows Local candidates
- must live within 30 minutes and have reliable transportation Farm experience
- minimum 1 year Weekend availabilty
- required; full time strongly preferred, ability to be on call (paid) for emergencies Engage with visitors
- welcome and provide information about animal welfare and sanctuary operations.