Seeking a Horse Trainer and Farm Animal Care Taker

Salem OR

Description

We are looking to have this position start by October. Role and Responsibilities: Overview: Our Animal Caretaker is an essential part of our team. This position is perfect for the detail-oriented animal lover who wants to be part of a dynamic team! The Farm Animal Caretaker will assist with basic animal care for the equine and livestock living on the property. This includes: feeding, watering, and handling. Cleans animal living areas: pens, stalls, shelters and enclosures. Performs routine maintenance of farm, and barnyard areas. Additionally, this position will work closely our horses, working with them on handling, grooming, and overall individual behavioral needs. Minimum Requirements: • Able to handle outdoor work and perform outside physical work in varying weather conditions. • Willing and able to clean up and care for farm animals. • Self-motivated individual who can learn to identify and complete tasks on their own or as directed. • Ability to stand, crouch, bend and be on your feet for 8 hours a day. • Analyze horse’ dispositions to anticipate any possible behavioral problems such as kicking, head tossing, dominance assertion or biting; and train accordingly to prevent future behavioral problems. • Observe and maintain horse and farm animal nutrition, feeding habits and health which may be discussed with veterinary staff. • Lift minimum of 50lbs. • Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license. • Must have dependable transportation. • Background check required. Experience: • Minimum 1 year experience working with horses and other large animals such as working on a farm with livestock. Experience working with and training horses, experience working with draft horses desired but not required. Job Details: • Provide daily care for all farm animals including: Feeding, watering, grooming and handling of all farm animals. Cleaning up all in all animal areas, ensure animals have a clean and safe, enclosures throughout the day and keep areas well maintained and orderly. Ensure isolation areas are deep cleaned and prepared for incoming animals prior to arrival when appropriate. Provide ongoing daily enrichment for the animals. Monitor animal health daily and report any changes or concerns that arise behaviorally or medically. • Clean and maintain property grounds to ensure the ideal environment for the animals. • Assist in any repairs or ground keeping as needed. • Assist in booking veterinary appointments for farm animals as needed.