FULL-TIME RANCH ANIMAL CARE STAFF MEMBER

Reports to: Ranch Manager

Location: Palm City, FL

Pay: $10/hour


JOB SUMMARY: 
The ranch animal care staff member will work as a team with the rest of the staff to oversee the health, well-being, and general care of all the rescue animals at Furry Friends Ranch.


JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Provide clean supply of water to all animals.
• Prepare and administer food to all animals.
• Monitor eating habits and make any necessary food adjustments, with manager’s approval.
• Monitor behavior and health of all animals.
• Complete Medical Observations forms for animals demonstrating behavior changes or
medical concerns.
• Administer oral and topical medications to all animals prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Perform other medical procedures (e.g. paw/hoof soak, ear cleanings, collect fecal/urine
samples, etc.), as prescribed by the vet or manager.
• Walk dogs.
• Let pastured animals out in morning and put back in barn or enclosures for the night
(horses, sheep, goats, pigs, ducks, chickens, turkeys).
• Conduct dog introductions and play groups.
• Bathe and groom animals. This includes nail trimming.
• Handle all animals in a compassionate and humane way.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and follow directions.
• Participate in positive reinforcement animal training sessions with trainer.
• Employ learned training techniques on a daily basis, in a consistent manner.
• Enhance physical and emotional well-being of all animals via training, companionship, and
consistent, compassionate interaction.
• Make use of enrichment tools and activities for all the animals (e.g. food puzzles, kong
time, calming music, reading to animals, hand-feeding), as instructed by trainer or
manager.
• Clean buildings, bathrooms, barn, stalls, crates, kennels, cathouse, coups, or any other
enclosure as instructed by manager.
• Cleaning responsibilities include but are not limited to – washing dishes, sweeping,
mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, sanitizing areas/objects, doing laundry, poop-scooping,
mucking, raking, washing walls, washing litter boxes, pressure-washing, trash removal.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team to ensure all animals are cared for and all daily duties are completed in a timely fashion.
• Be attentive to others’ needs and willingly assist as required.
• Assist other team members with their work.
• Keep ranch supplied with all food, cleaning supplies, medical supplies, and maintenance necessities by communicating with other staff and reporting needs to manager.
• Grounds-keeping and maintenance – including, but not limited to – mowing lawns, weed-whacking, hedge-trimming, clearing pastures, repairing fences, replacing air filters, etc.
• Collaborate with team members and adoption staff to promote animals’ adoptability.
• General ranch maintenance projects.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned or delegated by manager.
• Engage with visitors/volunteers in a friendly, informative, positive, professional manner.
• Maintain approachability and assist with volunteers.


QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong desire to work with various types of animals, particularly in the rescue and
rehabilitation setting.
• Previous experience working with multiple species preferred.
• Flexible Schedule/Hours is a must. Must be able and willing to work weekends and
holidays.
• Needs a general understanding of animal behavior and husbandry.
• Must be a hard worker, having a steady, driven work ethic.
• Positive attitude is necessary.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills is a must.
• Attain the ability to create and encourage a positive work environment.
• Must be good at following instruction.
• Must be a team-player.
• Demonstrates personal accountability to ensure that all responsibilities are completed
effectively and in a timely manner.
• Comfortable handling various animal species including (but not limited to):
• Dogs, cats, goats, sheep, pigs, horses, cows, ducks, chickens, turkey.
• Able to assist in ranch maintenance projects.
• Experience in customer service or in dealing with the public is a plus.
• Professionally advocate for Furry Friends’ position on issues.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. routinely.
• Must be willing and able to work outdoors and in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities, such as lifting, squatting, bending,
reaching, and carrying.
• Must be able to work around possible allergens such as hay, dust, and animal dander.
If interested, please contact:


Angela Searcy, Manager
earth.to.angela@gmail.com
(760) 707-7721


Nick Gaglio, Assistant Manager
nickolasgaglio@gmail.com
(954) 729-6144


***Furry Friends Adoption & Clinic is an equal opportunity employer.***