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Careers

We are always looking for qualified, experienced applicants to work at the sanctuary. Please email your resume and cover letter to employment@merrymacfarmsanctuary.org

We also offer Internship Opportunities for High School and College Students. Learn more

Current openings

Animal Care Specialist

The Merrymac Farm Sanctuary is a recognized Sanctuary by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries organization.  We are located in Charlotte, VT. MMFS is a growing and ever-evolving sanctuary that is home to over 100 plus rescued animal residents - horses, cows, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, ducks, and rabbits. We are seeking ONLY experienced animal caregivers at this time. We have a great team, and we would like to add one member to our crew. You must love hands-on animal work, and strongly believe in our mission.

Wage: Starting at $16/hr and up depending on experience and resume

Hours: 1/2 to Full Time Available

  • Weekend and holiday work will be required

Job Overview

Animal Care Specialists provide the fundamental care required to ensure our animals’ needs are met. This includes working to complete feeding, watering, health checks, medical care, barn cleaning, animal records documentation, and all tasks necessary to keeping the animals happy and healthy. A successful candidate enjoys working outdoors, is positive and fun, and has a personal commitment to improving the lives of sanctuary animals. This position is fast-paced, primarily outdoors and physically challenging. Successful candidates will be accustomed to and thrive in such a work environment.

Daily animal care tasks tasks:

  • Opens and closes coops and barns according to weather

  • Feeds, waters, and administers daily medication

  • Completes daily horse turn out and turn in

  • Completes daily cleaning schedule of coops, stalls, and barns

  • Provides basic medical treatments as required, such as wound cleaning, eye ointment, etc.

  • Works with staff and volunteers

  • Regularly completes animal health checks and performs proper animal handling techniques. Documents and shares animal observations with staff and leadership

  • Participates in administrative tasks including: accurate and up-to-date data entry and record-keeping of animal health, daily maintenance, and facility needs

  • Participating in staff and management meetings as needed

  • Respond timely and professionally to emails and other communications

  • Other duties as assigned

    Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged positions of standing and walking throughout sanctuary grounds

  • Ability to perform necessary duties in enclosed & open environments in all weather conditions through the year 

  • Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor and lifting 50-75 lbs on a regular basis

Qualifications

  • 3 Plus years professional work in a related field

  • Strong commitment to the mission of the organization

  • Keen observation skills of animal behavior

  • Reliable and dependable with timeliness and attendance

  • Ability to adapt to constantly changing situations

  • Desire to be part of a team dedicated to continuous improvement

  • Emotional maturity and ability to work well with a positive tone with a variety of people

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in fast-paced work environment

  • Excellent time management and communication skills

  • Willingness to work weekends and holidays

  • Must have or be working towards a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle

  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required

  • Experience with farmed animals or horses preferred

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