Animal Care Specialist - Farm & Mobile Zoo

Honey Hill Farm; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Overtime pay

Holiday pay

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Honey Hill Farm, located near Berry, KY, is seeking a part-time animal care assistant to support the Support Operations Manager in caring for 400+ animals and helping with daily event-related tasks. You will provide daily animal care, assist with vaccines and routine health checks, hoof trimming, and transportation to vet appointments.

Strong teamwork, reliability, and a passion for animals are essential. The role offers weekend shifts, pay between $16.00 and $20.00 per hour, paid training, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Reliable and able to work Saturdays and Sundays year-round.
• Ability to regularly lift at least 50 lbs and handle large animals.
• Clean driving record with no DUIs or reckless driving.
• Flexible schedule to assist during emergencies and holidays.
• Strong passion for animals and commitment to ongoing self-education.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily animal care including feeding, watering, and maintaining clean stalls.
• Assist in vaccines, parasite checks, and treating illnesses as needed.
• Assist with hoof trimming, shearing, and socialization of animals.
• Transport animals to vet appointments or events and prepare for travel.
• Coordinate with the animal care team and management to ensure welfare.
• Support operational tasks for events and daily duties.
• Work around heavy machinery and equipment as required.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Reliability

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Job description

Honey Hill Farm, located near Berry, KY, is seeking a part-time animal care assistant to support the Support Operations Manager in caring for 400+ animals and helping with daily event-related tasks. You will provide daily animal care, assist with vaccines and routine health checks, hoof trimming, and transportation to vet appointments.

Strong teamwork, reliability, and a passion for animals are essential. The role offers weekend shifts, pay between $16.00 and $20.00 per hour, paid training, and