Equine Vet Assistant/Ranch Hand

Duties:

- Perform animal feeding and grooming.
- Provide care and maintenance for animals in kennels or cages
- Monitor and record animal behavior, health, and well-being
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinary staff
- Assist with veterinary procedures such as wound care
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of animal housing areas
- Assist with behavioural training and socialization of animals
- Provide support in veterinary critical care situations
- Perform general animal husbandry tasks on ranch- muck stalls, clean chicken coops, clean water troughs and feeding buckets.

Skills:

- Strong knowledge of animal behavior and handling.
- Experience working with a variety of animals, including chickens, horses, donkey, sheep, goats, pigs dogs, and cats!
- Familiarity with veterinary procedures and terminology
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

- Ability to multi-task and change direction mid-day.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Physical stamina to handle animals of various sizes and lift heavy objects if necessary

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person