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Animal Care Taker

Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary

HARTVILLE, WY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Animal Care, Animal Husbandry, Animal Research, Backhoe Loader, Carpentry, Cellular Telephone, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Health Insurance, Identify Issues, Inventory Reports, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Plumbing, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Record Keeping, Team Player, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Vehicle Driving
LOCATION
HARTVILLE, WY
POSTED
1 day ago
Must live on site
Animal Caretaker Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary - Hartville, WY 82215 We are setting records with the numbers of animals we are saving! We are hiring! Simple shared housing is available onsite. Due to our remoteness, living off site is not possible. Please be open to sharing a coed house with like-minded, courteous people, usually two to three people per house. Background check and rental history verification may be required prior to employment. Working at the sanctuary comes with some amazing challenges and the biggest rewards. If you are a truly dedicated animal person, this may just be the opportunity you have been looking for. What are some of the qualities we are looking for in any of our positions? In no particular order - Dedicated to animal well-being without compromise. Independent and hard working. Very strong organizational skills Detail oriented and thorough record keeping Consistently striving to not just provide the highest quality of care to resident animals but improve the quality of care Follow verbal and written instructions thoroughly Knowledge of email and Google Suites, Microsoft Word and Excel Compassionate diet preferred - though not required The following skills are a major plus! General Carpentry Irrigation and Plumbing Operate a tractor or backhoe Vehicle and Machinery maintenance Fence repair Ability to effectively troubleshoot Strong work ethic It is of utmost importance to remember we are a positive reinforcement - force free, fear free facility. This is an emotionally challenging position and requires a very dedicated person. You must be okay with working in a remote location and going for long periods of time without interacting with many people. Cell phone signals and internet are intermittent at the best of times. The heartbreaks are real, as are the rewards - this is not a position that you come for to "heal" yourself, this is a position you come to in order to heal others. Sanctuary mindset of giving animals the best life with solid understanding of animal history of being retired lab animals. Requirements: Daily physical labor in all seasons/types of weather Lift 50+ lbs. Drive sanctuary vehicles Strong communication skills Ability to work independently but follow all sanctuary protocols & guidelines without direct supervision Team Player Animal husbandry, behavior or similar experience preferred Responsibilities Direct care for sanctuary animals, farm animals (cows, pigs, goats, sheep, llamas and maybe more). Provide a clean, safe environment for all animals Diet prep & distribution Meds; when applicable One on one interactions & behavior training Grooming Enrichment Daily logs, record books & documentation to meet the standards of KR, USDA & FDA Prompt & consistent communication with Animal Care Manager Weekly Reports & Inventory The candidate would ideally have prior sanctuary experience. This is not your typical environment of a general farm and/or dog and cat daycare. This is a strictly regulated establishment and should be treated and respected as such. Shared Housing, appliances, pots, pans, dishes and simple furnishings are provided. All utilities paid. Personal pets are okay though must be up to date on all vaccinations and a recent health check. Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside of yard. Must be knowledgeable in socialization, and experience working with behavior challenged animals. Our animals are former research animals and are not your normal farm animal or house pet, therefore we will not accept any resumes with little to no prior experience. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22,500.00 per year Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to Commute: Hartville, WY 82215 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Hartville, WY 82215: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary