Animal Caretaker

Lyders Group • Full-time • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States • USD $50k - USD $60k / year • 3d ago

As an animal husbandry worker, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the facility, including animal care, barn management, and pasture supervision. This role involves managing the health and care programs for animals, ensuring proper maintenance of the facilities, and implementing safety protocols. A successful candidate will ensure a high standard of care and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

· Barn Management: Oversee the daily operations of the barns, ensuring a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment.

· Animal Care: Manage the health, nutrition, and overall well-being of all animals in the facility.

· Facility Maintenance: Ensure all facilities and equipment are maintained to the highest standards.

· Pasture Supervision: Observer, manage and improve all pastures, to eliminate hazards, ensure cleanliness, fence line maintenance, and safety for all animals on the farm.

· Logistics and Supplies: Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, and supplies to and from work sites or veterinary visits. Handle the purchasing of animals, feed, and other necessary supplies.

· Safety Protocols: Develop, implement, and enforce safety protocols to ensure the well-being of staff and animals.

· Compliance: Ensure compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures related to animal care and facility management.

Qualifications

Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in animal management.
Valid Driver’s License: Local travel will be required
Animal Care: Strong background in horse care and health management.
Facility Management: Proven experience in managing animal facilities.
Team Player: Demonstrate the ability to work with a team or autonomous with open communication and a team mentality.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Physical Demands

The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is:

· Regularly required to the do the following activities

· Remain standing for long periods of time

· Talk and hear, verbally express ideas and important information and instructions

· Use hands and fingers to handle, and/or feel; the ability to type, pick, pinch with fingers, seize, hold, grasp or turn with hands, and perceive attributes of objects and materials, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with fingertips.

· Frequently required to do the following activities:

· Walk about.

· Maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running.

· Reach up and out with hands and arms

· Lift up to eighty (80) pounds

· Occasionally required to do the following activities:

· Climb stairs or ladders

· Twist upper torso

· Stand for long periods without a break

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year