Multi-Species Animal Welfare Auditor

Frost PLLC; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FACTA is seeking an Animal Welfare Auditor to conduct audits of facilities, suppliers, and partners to ensure high welfare standards. The role emphasizes learning audit tools, cross-species auditing, independent work, and timely, accurate reporting.

Ideal candidates have a relevant bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in animal production or welfare, PAACO certification, and willingness to travel 60-80% across the United States. Proficiency with audit systems and confidentiality is required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and education related to animal production and welfare is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience and/or training in Animal production or welfare (equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered). Please note this does not include veterinary care for domestic animals.
• Hold active PAACO certifications (poultry or swine) or working to obtain.
• Animal welfare or animal husbandry exposure required.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Possess working knowledge of livestock handling tools.
• Ability to travel 60-80% to on site audits.

Responsibilities

• Learn audit tools and procedures in one species, then expand to multi-species auditing.
• Conduct audits at assigned facilities.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in audits and reports.
• Communicate with client in preparation for audit.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to FACTA procedures.
• Submit detailed time and expense reports by firm deadline.
• Schedule audit-related travel.
• Meet deadlines for audit reports.
• Communicate with management, producers and others as needed.
• Work independently with minimal oversight.
• Understand audit report software and processes.
• Escalate risks and issues beyond own scope.
• Keep senior team informed of progress.

Skills

Auditing

Multi-species auditing

Communication

Problem-solving

Independence

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in animal production or welfare

PAACO certification

Tools

Livestock handling tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

FACTA is seeking an Animal Welfare Auditor to conduct audits of facilities, suppliers, and partners to ensure high welfare standards. The role emphasizes learning audit tools, cross-species auditing, independent work, and timely, accurate reporting.

Ideal candidates have a relevant bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in animal production or welfare, PAACO certification, and willingness to travel 60-80% across the United States. Proficiency with audit systems and confidentiality is required.