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.
Pony Rides Sweet Eats Fruit Farm - 3.8 Georgetown, TX Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Seasonal $12 - $15 an hour 8 days ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork Experience working with children Animal care Conflict management Equine experience
Full Job Description Ride Operator:
Pony Rides (Part-Time, Seasonal) About Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Sweet Eats Fruit Farm is Central Texas's premier agro-tainment destination—a farm-themed amusement park spanning 80 acres. As a working farm with activities for families and people of all ages, our mission is to Help Families Make Magical Memories.
Position Details Schedule:
At least 10-30 hours per week/weekend with potential for additional weekday hours if desired
Duration:
Seasonal/Temporary position from mid-September through October, with potential opportunities to continue through our November and December seasons
Pay:
$12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Job Type:
Part-time, Seasonal, Temporary Job Description Our lead-line pony rides are a guest favorite at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm. This position requires dedication to both exceptional animal care and outstanding customer service.
Animal Care Responsibilities:
Brushing and grooming horses Picking hooves and applying fly spray Proper saddling and feeding Consistent training and care
Customer Service Responsibilities:
Providing clear riding instructions Helping children who may be nervous or scared Maintaining patience and ensuring safety around horses Creating positive experiences for all guests
Additional Duties:
A major component of this role involves farm chores including feeding animals, cleaning stalls, and maintaining feed and water stations. You may also work at other attractions including the petting zoo, apple cannons, and pedal carts. Key Responsibilities Provide exceptional customer care and service Maintain high standards of animal care Conduct safe lead-line pony rides Set up and prepare stations for daily operations Keep work areas clean and presentable Greet and assist customers throughout their visit Communicate safety rules clearly to guests Complete daily farm chores and maintenance tasks Support various farm attractions as needed Requirements Availability to work 10-30 hours per week/weekend Physical ability to sit, stand, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds Comfortable being on your feet and walking horses throughout the day Genuine enjoyment of working with children and families Interest in and aptitude for animal care Strong teamwork and collaboration skills Excellent conflict resolution and communication abilities Clear, strong speaking voice for giving instructions and information Reliable attendance and punctuality for all scheduled shifts Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against any individual who files a charge of discrimination, opposes a practice believed to be unlawful discrimination, reports harassment, or assists, testifies, or participates in an EEO proceeding.
Job Types:
Part-time, Temporary, Seasonal Pay:
$12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule
Experience:
Animal care: 1 year (Preferred)
Equine:
1 year (Preferred) working with children: 1 year (Preferred)
