Major Responsibilities:

• Provides daily care of animals including feeding, watering, basic grooming, cleaning, etc.
• Maintains good sanitary living conditions for animals including sanitizing and sterilizing tools and equipment for animal care.
• Observes and reports illness or injury to the Veterinarian/Foreperson. Treats minor injuries and/or assists veterinarian in administering health care.
• Administers medication, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, and vaccinations for animals under the direction of the Veterinarian. Applies flea treatments and parasite controls.
• Maintains animal records. Logs vaccinations, medical testing, and procedures, and health/well being of the animal.
• Transfers animals from one enclosure/shelter to another as necessary. Travels to various shelter areas to deliver and pick up animals.
• Responds to inquiries from public.
• Assists with making minor repairs when necessary, including grading of paddocks, repairing fencing, animal feeders and shelters.
• Operates heavy machinery including tractors, front-end loaders, snowplows, and forklifts.
• Performs demonstrations about the animals and animal related activities to park visitors.
• Facilitates classes in conjunction with program staff for paid participants, including teaching young children the proper handling of various animals on the farm.
• Informs Foreperson/Supervisor of changes in animals- health and wellbeing. Assists in making decisions on enrichment programs, animal diets, and medical care required.
• Monitors inventory of feed and other supplies and informs Foreperson/Supervisor when supplies are low.
• Monitors new animals arriving at the farm during quarantine period.
• Monitors and cares for animals during birthing or during animal illness. Reports complications to Foreperson/Vet/Supervisor.
• Performs perimeter checks and informs Foreperson/Supervisor of any issues.
• Captures sick or injured wildlife and coordinates their transfer to Animal Services for ongoing care and public safety.
• Safely disposes of dead animals, including wildlife found on property.
• Participates in media events.
• May be required to perform or assist in the euthanasia of animals.