Animal Caregiver II - Equine, Black Beauty Ranch

The general hourly range for this position is $19.25 - 22.60. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training, and education.  Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more! 

Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch, an affiliate of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), is seeking an Equine Caregiver II in Murchison, Texas. The main responsibility of this position is to performs daily animal husbandry responsibilities, limited basic medical work, some administrative duties and recordkeeping. Day-to-day responsibilities include feeding, cleaning stalls and pastures, monitoring animal behavior, enclosure maintenance and enrichment activities. 

This position will be responsible for:

• Cleaning animal stalls, pastures and animal enclosures;
• Preparing animal diets and performing animal feedings;
• Preparing and implementing behavioral management and enrichment programs for animals including providing toys, objects, and treats;
• Observing and monitoring the health and well-being of animals;
• Periodically checking on animals throughout acreage, hauling food, supplies, etc. in company vehicle;
• Maintaining secure animal enclosures and pastures and ensuring they are in good working order;
• Providing hands on animal care to include but not limited to corralling, shearing, moving and grooming farmed animals;
• Providing basic administration of medication and documenting as required;
• Ensuring veterinary staff is informed of all medications being administered.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required;
• One year of experience in equine care required; 
• Three years of experience in animal care preferred;
• Good observational and organizational skills;
• Ability to follow written directions and record observations;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• A valid driver’s license is required and a clean driving record is strongly preferred, with the ability to demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record while employed;
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to build and maintain relationships with all types of people;
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain up-to-date rabies prophylaxis and titer;
• Ability to use a computer and basic knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel;
• Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to handle complex situations with sound judgment and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated to be proactive and self-motivated;
• Good attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

This is a full time position located in Murchison, Texas. 
 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. EOE