What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Caregiver (Part Time) position at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary?
** This position is scheduled for approximately 20-25 hours per week, primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We can offer some flexibility for the right applicant.
Previous animal care or educational equivalent is preferred.
The Animal Caregiver is a mid-level position that reports to the Animal Care Director, and is responsible for all aspects of daily animal care, including:
- Lovingly providing food and water for our sanctuary farm animals
- Meticulously cleaning barn and stalls
- Implementing veterinary care treatment plans in accordance with directions
- Assisting in maintaining records for each individual animal as well as daily records
- Participating in hoof trimming, sheep shearing, equine dentistry, and similar appointments
- Training and working with volunteers
- Helping with events and fundraising activities and efforts
- Regularly contributing content for the website and posting on social media
- Advocating for a plant-based lifestyle
This is a dirty job involving physical labor, and daily exposure to common allergens. It is also intense, emotionally challenging work. Shifts are typically scheduled between 7am and 7pm, and may include weekends & holidays as needed to care for the animals.
You will love this job if you truly love animals and are committed wholeheartedly to their care. The ideal candidate is:
- Committed to and passionate about Indraloka’s vision and values
- Experienced in caring for rescued farmed animals
- Able to lift ~50 pounds or more
- Able to work outside in every weather extreme
- Happy working in solitude, but also comfortable working with others
- Disciplined; Cooperative; Gentle; Compassionate; Kind; Reliable; Consistent
- Able to work independently
- Able to understand and precisely follow oral and written directions
- Extremely observant and able to notice and communicate subtle changes in animals’ appearance and behavior
- Able to assist with fixing and building things
- Terrific with humans, and will enjoy giving tours and helping out with events
- Open-minded and willing to learn (even when new information contradicts previously held beliefs)
- Committed to personal responsibility; Organized; Motivated
- An excellent communicator, both orally and in writing
- Able to work in a busy and ever-changing environment; Calm under pressure
- Committed to environmental responsibility; Vegan
Benefits: Part time employees are eligible for our 401k program, as well as generously discounted veterinary care for your personal companion animals at our on-site veterinary clinic: NEPA Rescue Veterinary Clinic.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass state and federal background checks upon acceptance of an Offer Letter.
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $15