Animal Sanctuary Caretaker

Job Title: Animal Care Professional

Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Animal Care Professional to join our team and assist in the daily care and well-being of our exotic and farm animals. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with animals and ensuring their comfort and safety.

We are a small micro sanctuary (2 acres) that is part of an expanding humane educational program. We are in process of building a 7 acre sanctuary located in Tarpon Springs off east lake road, just down the street

We have a wide variety of animals- farm animals and exotics including small primates.

Duties:
- Provide daily care for animals including feeding, watering, and grooming
-Assist with animal handling and transportation
- Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns to the supervisor
- Clean and maintain animal enclosures and living areas
- Administer medications as directed by veterinary staff
- Assist with basic veterinary procedures such as animal catheterization
- Support educational programs

Skills:
- Proficient in animal handling techniques
- Knowledge of animal physiology and behavior
- Experience with farm and exotic animal care is a plus
- Ability to handle animals safely and effectively
- Familiarity with veterinary assistant duties
- Previous experience in zoo or sanctuary operations is advantageous

Requirements:
-The ideal Applicant will have college and/or work experience related to wildlife rescue, wildlife rehab, vet tech (with extensive experience), zoology, farm or exotic animal sanctuary.
- Degree or Certification in a related field or any degree plus related experience
- Proven experience working with a variety of animals
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Physical stamina to handle the demands of the role
- Excellent communication skills and a compassionate attitude towards animals
-Must be 100% reliable with no lateness or reliability concerns.
-Must be strong and able to lift with no physical limitations.
-Must not be sensitive to body fluids, smells, or loud noises (thanks animals).
-Must not have an issue being outside- in the heat, rain or cold.
-Must have reliable transportation, verifiable references. No smoking, drugs, or felonies.
-No problem with getting required vaccinations.
-We are seeking highly motivated hard-working people who care about animals and want to give them the best life ever. You must be able to follow directions, have patience and be a team player.
-As a business that rescues, saves and provides forever care to animals we respect animals in all ways possible at our facility. Our organization is 100% plant-based and humans may not eat/bring animal products on campus. We do not "police" what you do outside of work, but no animal products may be brought on campus for human consumption or use.
-No alcohol, illegal drugs, vaping, or cigarettes on campus.

Employment Options:

Option 1- Full time. A combination of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. $700 weekly salary plus benefits.

Option 2- Part-time (Weekends Only) $18/ hr.

Option 3- Part-time (Weekdays & Weekends) $18/hour.

If interested, please fill out this application

http://solidrockcommunityschool.org/employment/

or email your resume to Hello@SolidRockFlorida.org

Join our team as an Animal Caretaker and make a difference in the lives of our beloved animals. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 50 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
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you 100% vegan or plant-based?
• Are you willing to get any required vaccinations you may not already have?

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• exotic animal care: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tarpon Springs, FL 34688: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18