Animal Care Associate - Livestock

Grant's Farm is looking for Animal Care Staff that will primarily be responsible for bottle raising goat kids. A successful person in this role will also follow protocol for routine feeding and milking of livestock herd, follow herd health procedures, document Animal Care thoroughly, and work with the Livestock Care Team as needed.

• Record keeping of information pertinent to herd feedings and medical issues.
• Daily cleaning and maintenance of the animal enclosures, barns, and feeding equipment.
• Observing animals for labor, illness, injury, or changes in behavior.
• Assisting Livestock Care Team with birthing, infant care, and tagging/identifying.
• Daily milking of the dairy cows and goats.
• Cleaning and maintaining milking equipment and dairy stalls/stands.
• Following guidelines on the safe handling of goats, quarantine procedures, restraint techniques, and birthing procedures.
• Assisting the Livestock Care Team with animal vaccinations and administration of medications as prescribed by the program veterinarian.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to lift or carry 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to walk distances over uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, inclement weather, cold, etc

401K

Grants Farm is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to multitask.
• Basic computer skills MS office, data entry
• Strong sense of personal integrity.
• Attention to detail.
• Team spirit and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Desire to learn