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.
$19.00/hour About the Opportunity Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS) is looking for Animal Caregivers who wants to use their skills and passion to advance farmed animal protection. Animal Care team members at Catskill Animal Sanctuary provide all the fundamental care required to ensure the physical and emotional health of our animals. As an Animal Caregiver, your responsibilities will include providing food and medications under the supervision of our Healthcare and Animal Care Managers, cleaning shelters and independently executing daily tasks. Animal Caregivers may also develop deep concentrations in farm animal species and lead in the enrichment and care of those animals. This position is fast-paced, primarily outdoors and physically challenging. Successful candidates will be accustomed to and thrive in such a work environment. About Catskill Animal Sanctuary CAS is one of the world's leading teaching sanctuaries, located on approximately 100 acres in New York's Hudson Valley. We are home to more than 150 rescued animals across and several species Our dedicated staff, together with many volunteers, welcome thousands of visitors each year through our tours, programs, and humane education initiatives. Your Role Reporting to the Animal Care Manager, you will perform general animal caregiving chores, including the following daily duties: Ensure the exceptional care, both physical and psychological, of each resident Clean stalls, barns, enclosures, bird coops, and pastures Complete feed set-up including some daily medications Complete feed runs and monitor water levels Participate in animal enrichment activities Perform daily medication administration and treatments with oversight by the Healthcare team Monitor animals' health and perform routine health checks Enter accurate and up-to-date data into our animal care database Assist in guiding and training of interns, new staff, and volunteers Other duties as assigned Who You Are (Qualifications) Hands-on farmed animal experience (e.g. goats, cows, chickens, sheep, horses, etc.) including basic knowledge of animal care, anatomy and compassionate behavioral training preferred Consistent and referable employment history The desire to be part of a team dedicated to building best practices across the entire organization Able to model a friendly, positive tone with staff, volunteers, visitors and other professionals at all times--in other words, to live our "lead with love" ethos. Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in fast-paced work environment Excellent time management and communication skills Ability to work well with a variety of staff and external partners in accordance with our Code of Conduct Ability to perform necessary duties in enclosed & open environments in all weather conditions through the year including ability to lift 50-75 lbs on a regular basis Valid driver's license with clean driving record required Willingness to work weekends and holidays Work Environment Animal caregiver jobs can be both physically and emotionally straining, so one must remain cool, calm, and collected to work effectively. Caregivers provide all the basic care an animal needs to ensure that they are happy and healthy. This job will keep you active! You can expect to be on your feet walking most of the day and team members are required to work in all weather conditions. Work environment is mainly outdoors in a farm environment Requires standing, walking, bending and lifting Requires working with a variety of farmed animals Why Join Us At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, you'll join a community of like-minded people who believe animals and humans share more similarities than differences. Here, you can bring your whole self to work while making a tangible difference for staff, for animals, and for a kinder world. We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Not sure you meet 100% of the qualifications? If you're excited about this role and believe you could excel, we encourage you to apply.
