ANIMAL CAREGIVER (part-time)

** Vet Tech experience (or similar educational/professional
animal care related field experience) is PREFERRED, but we will train any
candidate seriously interested in Indraloka’s nonprofit mission.

The Animal Caregiver reports to the Animal Care Manager & Veterinarian 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
• Participating in hoof trimming, sheep shearing, equine dentistry, and similar appointments
• Taking animals to veterinary appointments
• Running errands to to pick up food, produce, and supplies
• Helping to maintain buildings and fences (assisting on occasion)
• Helping to maintain grounds and pastures (assisting on occasion)
• Training and working with volunteers
• Leading tours and helping with events and fundraising activities and efforts
• Advocating for a plant-based lifestyle
• Assisting in maintaining records for each individual animal as well as daily records
• Regularly contributing content for the website and posting on social media

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 5pm, 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 carry 30 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 fix and sometimes build 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

Additionally, the candidate must have a valid driver’s license, pass criminal history, child abuse, and FBI clearances.

Able to work in an environment with exposure to common allergens including nuts, soy, seeds, as well as bees, wasps, and other insects.

This job description is subject to change at any time.