Animal Care Staff/Animal Care Manager

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Animal Caretaker to join our team. As an Animal Caretaker, you will be responsible for providing compassionate care and support to animals in our facility. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who have a passion for animal welfare and want to make a difference in the lives of animals.

Duties:
- Provide daily care and feeding for animals, including cows, goats, horses, chickens, ect.

- Clean and maintain animal enclosures, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

- Administer medications as directed by veterinary staff

-Assist with basic grooming tasks, such as bathing and brushing

-Assist with animal enrichment activities

-Maintain accurate records of animal care, treatment, and behavior, monitor animal behavior and report any changes or concerns

-Help with up-keep of farm as needed (assisting with mowing, landscaping, fixing barns/fencing, ect)

Requirements:
- Previous experience working on a farm or with animals (Equines, cows, pigs, birds, goats, & sheep)

- Strong understanding of animal behavior and ability to handle animals safely and compassionately

-Ability/willingness to learn how to operate tractor & other farm equipment

- Knowledge of animal physiology and veterinary terminology is a plus

-weekend & evening availability required

- Ability to follow instructions accurately and work independently when necessary

Notes:

-Initial screening interviews will be held over phone. Secondary interviews will be a hands-on working interviews. This allows you to try out the job and us to see how candidates work & ensure they are qualified for the role.

-Please send a resume/cover letter to elyssa@sashafarm.org

-We are an animal sanctuary that promotes treating all being compassionately & living a vegan lifestyle. While we do not require staff to be vegan, it is a part of our mission and staff is expected to uphold our vegan values while at the farm.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have open availability? Some weekends and evening shifts are required for this position.

Experience:

• Animal care: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Manchester, MI 48158 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Manchester, MI 48158: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person