09 Sep
On site, P/T Animal Caregiver, RNs: Look here! (Santa Fe)
New Mexico, Santa fe / taos 00000 Santa fe / taos USA

Vacancy expired!

Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary is a small non profit dedicated to providing end of life and hospice care for unwanted senior dogs, horses and poultry in a serene sanctuary setting in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Looking for a detail-oriented person with a minimum of 2 years professional farm animal care, vet tech, nursing, PA, or similar health or animal care experience to join our animal caregiver team while living at the on site casita. On site living at KSAS is very private and peaceful and would be ideal for a retired or semi-retired health or animal care professional who enjoys a minimalist lifestyle and who wishes to serve old animals in their final stages of life.

Responsibilities:

Morning and evening shifts of feeding and watering 30+ animals

Daily medication administration

Maintain clean and safe barns, yard, and gardens

Training and supervising animal caregiver staff and volunteers

Small farm maintenance projects

Routine and as needed animal health checks

Assistance with health checks and vet visits

Maintain inventory of feed and supplies

Keep up to date computerized records of animal care, health checks and vet visits

On site caregivers may be called upon to assist with a sanctuary or animal emergency outside of regularly scheduled work hours

This is a great job for someone who:

Who has an empathic nature and hospice experience

Enjoys physically and mentally challenging work

Loves being outdoors in ALL weather

Has a positive “can-do” attitude

Has a passion for senior animal advocacy

Is a clear and concise communicator and a great team player

Understands the need to follow strict sanctuary rules, policies and procedures

Adjusts easily and quickly to detailed and frequently changing instructions

Is able to routinely lift and stack 50lb bags of grain unassisted

$12-14/hour (DOE). Dependable (all-weather) transportation is required; must be over 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license, clear driving record, and have a high school diploma or higher. Some weekends and holidays are required.

Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary (KSAS) operates in a small, organic farm setting and we adhere to ecologically sound and sustainable practices.

For more information and to apply, visit www.kindredspiritsnm.org

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