Animal Care Provider
The Animal Care Provider is responsible for working independently with guidance from manager and assisting in animal care. Duties include cleaning water buckets and providing fresh water; cleaning barns and providing fresh bedding as needed; cleaning grounds; cleaning barn walls and surfaces, windows and cobwebs; feeding animals as needed; managing feed rotation; assisting with hoof trimming; assisting with administration of some medications; assisting with lifting special needs animals; monitoring special needs animals; ensuring safety protocols are followed; observing animal behavior to identify injuries, sickness or aggression; assisting with health checks as needed; transporting small animals to veterinarian as needed; picking up supplies at local stores as needed; and much more.
Qualifications
- Good animal behavior observation skills
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to perform strenuous physical labor and lifting
- Must be able to follow detailed instructions and maintain animal care schedules as assigned
- Ability to work well with variety of people
- Team player
- Must have own vehicle and travel to veterinarians and local stores as needed.
- Very reliable and dependable
- Commitment to Asha's Farm Sanctuary’s animal care policies
- Commitment to Asha's Farm Sanctuary’s organizational programs and goals
- One year experience at animal care facility preferred and/or animal advocacy volunteer history
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
Shift:
Seasonal (June though August/September)
18 hours per week as outlined below. Weekend start and end times may change slightly during opening season and during special events (as of May 1, 2025):
Wednesday, 7AM-1PM (6 Hours)
Saturdays, 7AM-1PM (6 Hours)
Sundays, 7AM-1PM (6 Hours)
Availability surrounding (before, during and after) special events (public and private) required. Advance notice given (lead time to be agreed between incumbent and management).
The Seasonal Part-Time Animal Care Provider should have a strong desire and ability to work hands-on with rescued farmed animals and a personal commitment to rescuing and protecting farm animals.
Salary and Benefits:
- $20.00 per hour
- 401(k) Matching Retirement Program (after 3 month probationary period)
- Non-exempt position
All applicants considered for phone or onsite interviews are required to complete Asha Farm Sanctuary’s Employment Application. Instructions for sending supplemental materials will be provided within the application.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person