What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live In Dog Caretaker - Live in Wyoming with retired research dogs! position at Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary?
We are setting records with the numbers of animals we are saving!
A complete background check may be required prior to offering employment.
We are hiring LIVE-IN dog caretaker - This position requires you to live with the animals you care for.
Working at the sanctuary comes with some amazing challenges and the biggest rewards. If you are a truly dedicated animal person this may just be the opportunity you have been looking for.
This is not a 9-5 job. Your living and working environment are the same. While
there are "office hours" for visitors, the dogs are living with you 24 hrs a day,
some after hour care may be required. Some days are busier, while others are
Slower.
This is an emotionally challenging position and requires a very dedicated person. You must be okay with working in a remote location and going long periods of time without interacting with many people. Cell phone signals and internet are intermittent at the best of times. The heartbreaks are real, as are the rewards - this is not a position that you come for to "heal" yourself, this is a position you come to in order to heal others.
Sanctuary mindset of giving animals the best life with solid understanding of animal history of being retired lab animals.
What are some of the qualities we are looking for in any of our positions? In no particular order -
- Dedicated to animal well being without compromise.
- Independent and hard working.
- Very strong organizational skills
- Detail oriented and thorough record keeping
- Consistently strive to not just provide the highest quality of care to resident animals but improve the quality of care
- Follow verbal and written instructions thoroughly
- Knowledge of email and Google Suites, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Compassionate diet preferred - though not required
- A solid base in dog training & behavior, including pack management and
- behavioral analysis
- Excellent customer service skills
- Passion for cleaning
- Knowledge of pet care best practices
- Ability and experience to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments
- Must be knowledgeable in socialization, and experience working with behavior challenged animals.
It is of utmost importance to remember we are a positive reinforcement - force free, fear free facility.
Requirements:
- Daily physical labor in all seasons/types of weather
- Lift 50 lbs.
- Drive sanctuary vehicles
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently but follow all sanctuary protocols & guidelines without direct supervision
- Team Player
- Animal husbandry, behavior or similar experience preferred
- Responsibilities
- Direct care for sanctuary dogs and and sometimes cats at another location on the property.
- Provide a clean, safe environment for all animals
- Diet prep & distribution
- Meds; when applicable
- One on one interactions & behavior training
- Grooming & bathing
- Enrichment
- Daily logs, record books & documentation to meet the standards of KR, USDA & FDA
- Prompt & consistent communication with Animal Care Manager
- Weekly Reports & Inventory
The candidate should have prior sanctuary experience. This is not your typical environment of a general farm and/or dog and cat daycare. This is a strictly regulated establishment and should be treated and respected as such.
Additional Compensation for consideration:
Housing, appliances, pots, pans, dishes and simple furnishings are provided. All utilities paid including internet. Personal pets are okay though they must be up to date on all vaccinations and a recent health check. Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside of any yard.
Our animals are former research animals and are not your normal farm animal or house pet, therefore we will not accept any resumes with little to no prior experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Relocation assistance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Days:
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22,500