Animal Caregiver II

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an Equine Care Specialist to support the Animal Care Manager in all aspects of equine care, nutrition, and housing. You will train staff and volunteers in specialized animal care and maintain clean, safe enclosures and spaces across the facility.

The role emphasizes ensuring welfare, coordinating with care teams, and adapting to seasonal needs while maintaining detailed records and reporting issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in animal science or equine management or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years in equine husbandry or management.
• Vet tech or veterinary assistant experience a plus.
• CPR and first aid certification.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and well-being of equines; report abnormalities to management.
• Train staff and volunteers in proper animal care protocols.
• Clean and maintain enclosures and facilities; ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Observe illness or injury; assist with treatment plans under supervision.
• Assist with transport of animals to veterinarians and health care activities.
• Maintain records of treatments, feed changes, and medications.

Skills

Animal care knowledge

Leadership/training

Microsoft Suite

Driver's license

CPR/First aid

Education

Bachelor's in animal science or equine management

Tools

Truck or horse trailer operation

Job description

Currently seeking a candidate as an Equine Care Specialist. In the position you will assist the Animal Care Manager with all aspects of equine care including, but not limited to their health, routine, and medical care. You will train staff and volunteers in specialized animal care. You will also clean and maintain enclosures and other spaces on the facility grounds.

Job duties include, but aren't limited to:

Monitoring the health and well-being of the equines and reporting abnormalities to the Manager, Animal Care. Assisting the Director, Operations and the Manager, Animal Care with ensuring that all equines receive what they need for their physical and psychological well-being, including proper nutrition, enrichment, and housing that is appropriate
Preparing food and diets for the equines and feeding according to dietary guidelines and the feeding schedule. Researching proper nutrition requirements including supplements for equines. Monitoring the condition of the equines and working with the Manager, Animal Care to adjust feed and supplements, when needed
Cleaning equine enclosures, common areas, storage, and other areas. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety at all times and rectifying or reporting immediately any loss of enclosure integrity
Observing the equines for signs of illness or injury. Collaborating with the animal care team to determine treatment plans and administers medications or treatments to ill/injured animals under the direction of the Manager, Animal Care and/or a veterinarian. Recording all treatments, medications, or changes in feed/supplements, as directed
Transporting animals on the property or to the veterinarian and assisting with veterinary or other health care treatments performed on the property
Monitoring the changing needs of animals in different temperatures and addressing seasonal changes and needs including signs of heat illness, access to pasture adjustments, or the need for boots, blankets, fly masks, etc.
Training and overseeing the animal caregiver staff and volunteers in providing medications or treatments to ensure that proper protocols of animal care are followed. Bringing any recurrent or irresolvable problems to the attention of the Manager, Animal Care
Assisting the Director, Operations and the Manager, Animal Care in developing, updating, and implementing protocols and procedures
Taking inventory and monitoring supplies including food products, medications, and medical equipment. Organizing storage and stocks supplies.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in animal science or equine management or equivalent work experience required
A minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience in equine husbandry or equine management required
Experience with wild/feral and senior equines a plus
Vet tech or veterinary assistant experience a plus
Advanced knowledge of equine husbandry
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
Must be able to safely operate a truck and horse trailer, ATV, tractor, and various tractor attachments
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain certification in CPR and first aid
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook);
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive
Ability to multitask, and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes. Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment
Willing and able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, weekends and holidays and endures occasional long workdays
Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred.

Full Time and Long Term Opportunities Available

Day Shift