Multispecies Animal Care Specialist – Full-Time

Green Chimneys; Brewster (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Chimneys seeks an Animal Caretaker under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Nature Based Programs to care for animals across our facilities, including horses, farm animals, camels, and wildlife.

The role includes maintaining Birds of Prey and other species at the Paul Kupchock Wildlife Rehabilitation Center two days a week, with rotating assignments to assist in farm areas, the equine barn, Clearpool, camels, or wildlife.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in animal science or related field preferred.
• Knowledge and familiarity with care and handling of livestock, equine, and birds of prey required or ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Care for all animals at Green Chimneys, including equines, farm animals, camels and wildlife.
• Maintain Birds of Prey and other animals at Paul Kupchock Wildlife Rehabilitation Center two days a week.
• Assist or fill in as a substitute/additional animal caretaker in farm areas, equine barn, Clearpool, camels or wildlife on rotating assignments.
• Schedule includes all animal care on Sundays and Mondays.
• This is a 40-hour weekly, full-time role with benefits.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in animal science or related field

Knowledge and familiarity with care and handling of livestock, equine, and birds of prey

Tools

Driver’s License

DOT license

CPR certification

Job description

Green Chimneys seeks an Animal Caretaker under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Nature Based Programs to care for animals across our facilities, including horses, farm animals, camels, and wildlife.

The role includes maintaining Birds of Prey and other species at the Paul Kupchock Wildlife Rehabilitation Center two days a week, with rotating assignments to assist in farm areas, the equine barn, Clearpool, camels, or wildlife.