What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part time Animal Caretaker position at Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary?
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary is a 400 acre non-profit refuge located in Poolesville, MD, which provides a permanent home for over 250 rescued horses, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens and turkeys. Responsibilities include feeding and watering rescued animals, cleaning barns, cleaning outdoor areas and food and water bowls, restocking feed, caring for and medicating animals with oral and injectable medications.
Qualifications for the position are:
Excellent animal behavior observation skills
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Able to perform strenuous physical labor and lifting (applicant should be in good physical condition with no back problems, and must be able to lift 50 lb. feed bags and bales of hay.
Able to work well with a variety of people
Very reliable, dependable and trustworthy (must have your own car that is reliable)
Passionate about animal welfare/animal rights and veganism
Most importantly - a genuine desire to give a good quality of life to the rescued animals
Hours - Monday thru Friday 8 a.m.- 1 pm, must be willing to work most holidays at overtime rates. Some weekend work will be required occasionally on event days.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to adhere to a vegan policy while on the sanctuary grounds?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24