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Animal Care Technician

Castaway Animals Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.)
Verona, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2024
Castaway Animals Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) Sanctuary is looking for an Animal Care Technician to join our lifesaving team.

Primary tasks:  
  • Mixing feeds, feeding and caring for dogs, cats, small animals, horses and all types of livestock.
  • Cleaning barn stalls, coops, kennels, runs, yards, cages, litter boxes and dishes.
  • Work with horses, cows, goats and other animals using positive reinforcement/force free handling/training methods.
  • Administer oral, topical and injectable medications for dogs, cats and other animals.
  • Provide care to special needs animals, includes hand feeding, bottle feeding and tube feeding.
  • Walk/exercise handle shelter dogs while maintaining control of small and very large dogs.
  • Bathe, groom and brush the animals.
  • Sweep and mop floors, wash fold and put away laundry, sort and put away supplies.
  • Drive work cargo van to pick up animals or supplies/feed.
  • Maintain an organized and clean work environment.

Requirements:
  • Must be kind and compassionate towards all types of animals. 
  • Should live within 30-40 minutes of Aurora MO area.
  • Requires the ability to work 5 days a week up to 40 hours weekly.  
  • Must be available to work days and evenings on a set schedule  1pm-9pm on Thursday-Monday.
  • Off Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver license.
  • Must show up to work as scheduled and on time.
  • Must enjoy working outdoors, with large and small dogs, cats and other animals including farm animals.
  • Requires the ability to  do physical labor walking, lifting, bending, shoveling and general yard work outdoors.
  • Requires the ability to regularly lift 50 pounds easily to load and unload feed and supplies.
  • Must have good communication skills. 
  • Requires the ability to understand both verbal and written instructions and carry out those instructions.
  • Must be dependable to work alone or with the team (including volunteers) to achieve goals and tasks.
  • Pay starts at $13-$15 per hour (dependent on experience and position hired) paid weekly. 
  • No health insurance or benefits available with this position
  • Training for this position is available but someone with experience in the field of animal care is preferred.

NOTICE:
Please, when sending your resume  include a cover letter explaining what makes you want to join our team.  Include any practical experience or training you have that would make you a good candidate for this position.  
Thank you for your interest in joining CARE's life saving team!

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