Facility
Black Beauty Ranch
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s most effective animal advocacy organization, is seeking an Animal Caregiver I for our Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch (CABBR) in Murchison, TX. Your main responsibility will be to provide care to animals at CABBR within our Primate division.
Purpose of Position:
To provide exceptional care to a variety of small primates such as macaques, gibbons, capuchins, and marmosets.
You will be responsible for:
Preparing and administering feed and maintaining prescribed diet for animals; Assisting in ordering and maintaining food inventory;
Providing daily care and observation of animals;
Maintaining logs and databases of daily care, feeding, husbandry, animal locations, and body conditions;
Cleaning and providing daily upkeep for enclosures, habitats, and office areas;
Maintaining and repairing enclosures, pastures, and habitats including mowing, landscaping, and assistance with construction of new facilities;
Preparing and implementing behavioral management and enrichment programs;
Applying classical conditioning and positive reinforcement techniques to train animals for feeding, sociability, and willingness to accept medical treatment;
Dispensing prescriptions as directed and assisting with ordering and maintaining medical inventory;
Providing basic first aid, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care to animals;
Assisting the Veterinary team with procedures, animal transport, and chemical capture as appropriate;
Assisting with overseeing interns and volunteers in equine department, including reporting and handling concerns and providing mentorship;
Performing other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required;
One (1) year of experience in primate care preferred;
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain up-to-date rabies prophylaxis and titer and TB testing;
Willing and able to work a flexible schedule;
Proficiency of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook);
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes;
Strong interpersonal skills are necessary;
Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred.
Education and Pre-requisites
Not specified.
Compensation and benefits
$15.00+ per hour plus full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and more!
Application instructions
https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/humanesociety/Posting/View/2557