ANIMAL CAREGIVER

NOTE: We are not currently hiring for this position, but we encourage you to apply to be considered for future openings!

Location

High Falls, NY 

Organizational Description 

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary rescues farmed animals and gives them care and sanctuary, connects animals with people to advance veganism, and advocates for animal rights in alliance with other social justice movements. We welcome visitors to come and meet animals who are most commonly exploited, abused, and killed in animal agriculture. Our animal residents are given lifelong sanctuary and are treated with respect as individuals. By giving farmed animals the chance to live their lives with dignity and by sharing their stories, we advocate for veganism and aim to reduce suffering for all. 

Job Overview

This is a non-exempt, full-time, year-round, benefits-eligible, on-site position reporting to the Shelter Director.

Animal Caregivers are responsible for the feeding, watering, administration of medications, and monitoring the physical and emotional well-being of 400 farmed animals. You will be part of a team that performs health checks and health maintenance (i.e. hoof and claw trims), maintains health records, supervises interns and volunteers, occasionally cleans buildings and unloads hay, and may interact with the public on tour days and at special events.   

Duties + Responsibilities 

  • Opening and Closing routines: 
    - Feeding, watering and opening all houses and barns 
    - Administering  AM & PM medications to all residents 
    - Closing up all houses and barns according to weather related needs 
    - Making sure all residents are safe for the night 

  • Administering medical treatments and health maintenance 

  • Responsible for properly maintaining clean housing, water and bedding 

  • Supervising/training volunteers and interns 

  • Participate in proper record keeping: vigilant observation of residents for changes in behavior or condition of any kind and prompt reporting 

  • Enforcing all rules and protocols for visitors and volunteers on the property in a respectful manner 

Required Skills 

  • Ability to adapt to constantly changing situations, such as emergency transport/vet visits/injured animals/direct rescues 

  • Must be a reliable team player 

  • Must be physically (and mentally) able to do all tasks in any weather 

Required Experience 

  • Previous experience in direct animal care, preferably including farmed animals 

  • Commitment to the mission of the organization

  • Clean driver’s license 

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties to meet the on-going needs of the organization. Scheduling often includes weekend and evening hours. 

Benefits

  • $21-$24 per hour depending on experience

  • Health insurance, including dental and vision  

  • 401 K retirement plan

  • Paid holidays and paid time off

  • A great culture and a great team

How to Apply

Send resume, cover letter and three references to Hervé Breuil at herve@woodstocksanctuary.org. 

We regret that the number of applicants allows us to respond only to those candidates who we are interviewing. No phone calls please. 

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer, committed to values of diversity and inclusion. We are an actively anti-racist organization. BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply.