What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician 2 position at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue?
Animal Care Technician II
GENTLE GIANTS DRAFT HORSE RESCUE
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit equine welfare organization. Founded in 2005, we continue to lead the fight to end horse slaughter, abuse, and neglect.
With highly trained Animal Care Technicians, we are equipped to tackle the many needs of our equine friends. From canker and CPL treatments to the unique housing we provide for our blind horses, we do everything we can to provide the absolute best care possible to these gentle souls.
What You’ll Do:
At Gentle Giants, we view and treat every horse in our care as our patients. In this position, you will be a pivotal part of our team as we work to provide top notch care to our rescues.
Working alongside staff and trained volunteers, you will help to complete the daily feed for 120-180 draft horses, including ensuring they receive appropriate medications, identify common ailments or injuries, and ensure the safety of all members of the crew, horse and human alike.
Opportunities to participate in rescue trips are offered when possible.
Daily Tasks:
- With your team, complete the daily feed for 120-180 horses across the farm
- Assisting with the administration of daily medications and special treatments, including medicated baths, leg washes, hoof wraps, and more
- Perform daily assessments of each horse in your assigned fields for injuries, illnesses, abnormalities, changes in behavior, etc., take vitals, and report these to the lead for the day
- Assist with weekly veterinarian and farrier days and take part in the administration of vaccines and dewormer
- Ensure all animals in our care have access to fresh, cold, water and hay at all times
- Muck and reset stalls
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness of barns, fields, run-in sheds and disposing of any soiled hay, trash and debris
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities:
- 4 years experience working directly in the equine care field
- Ability to perform a rapid medical assessment and TPR
- Ability to report clear and concise medical information to supervising staff
- Understanding of the basic pharmacological action of every drug in our pharmacy
- Understanding of contraindications and side effects of commonly used drugs in our pharmacy
- Proficient in identifying common equine medical emergencies such as: colic, choke, thumps, laminitis, rhabdomyolysis, depression, anorectic presentation, respiratory distress, heat distress, dehydration, sudden lameness, canker, thrush
- Proficient in wrapping hooves
- Proficient in basic wound care
- Ability to work collaboratively with fellow staff and volunteers
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to lift over 50lbs.
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
Details:
- Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week). To include one weekend day (Sat/Sun)
- Schedule: 4 days a week. 10 hours per day . Typical schedule is either Su,M,W,Th OR Tu,We, Fr,Sa.
- Pay: Starting at $21.43 per hour. This position is eligible for overtime and an annual rate increase.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.44 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 4x10
- Day shift
Experience:
- Equine: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mount Airy, MD 21771 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21