Always Helpful Veterinary Services
Animal Farm Worker - Livestock Laborer
Always Helpful Veterinary Services, Nottingham, Pennsylvania, United States
Farmhand - Animal Care Assistant
Always Helpful Veterinary Services in Nottingham, PA is currently seeking a dedicated Farmhand - Animal Care Assistant to join our team. This part-time position offers a flexible schedule with 2-4 weekends per month, providing a perfect opportunity to make a difference in the lives of farm animals.
About Us Always Helpful Veterinary Services and Fincastle Farm provide top-tier care to a diverse range of animals. We pride ourselves on personalized and compassionate approach, offering everything from integrative care to advanced treatments. Our supportive and close-knit team values continuous learning and provides a beautiful environment where quality care thrives. We celebrate diversity and foster growth.
Responsibilities As a Farmhand - Animal Care Assistant, you are responsible for ensuring the well-being of the farm's residents. Your duties include feeding horses, llamas, goats, and other animals, meticulous stall and shed cleaning, regular health checks, husbandry procedures such as hoof care and medication, and promptly reporting any concerns. Weekly tasks include cleaning feed buckets, snow removal, and maintaining fences.
Requirements
18+ years old
Farm and livestock experience (preferably goat care)
Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with record keeping experience.
Excellent organization and time management skills
Trustworthy and reliable
Passionate about animals and truly cares about providing kind treatment
Preferred Qualifications Our ideal candidate is hardworking, follows directions well, can operate farm equipment, and has gentle handling skills for small ruminants.
Work Schedule Part-time schedule includes 2-4 weekends per month. Starting at 7:00 AM, morning chores are completed by 11 AM or 12 PM, with flexibility, and you return by 3:00 PM to finish the afternoon chores.
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About Us Always Helpful Veterinary Services and Fincastle Farm provide top-tier care to a diverse range of animals. We pride ourselves on personalized and compassionate approach, offering everything from integrative care to advanced treatments. Our supportive and close-knit team values continuous learning and provides a beautiful environment where quality care thrives. We celebrate diversity and foster growth.
Responsibilities As a Farmhand - Animal Care Assistant, you are responsible for ensuring the well-being of the farm's residents. Your duties include feeding horses, llamas, goats, and other animals, meticulous stall and shed cleaning, regular health checks, husbandry procedures such as hoof care and medication, and promptly reporting any concerns. Weekly tasks include cleaning feed buckets, snow removal, and maintaining fences.
Requirements
18+ years old
Farm and livestock experience (preferably goat care)
Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with record keeping experience.
Excellent organization and time management skills
Trustworthy and reliable
Passionate about animals and truly cares about providing kind treatment
Preferred Qualifications Our ideal candidate is hardworking, follows directions well, can operate farm equipment, and has gentle handling skills for small ruminants.
Work Schedule Part-time schedule includes 2-4 weekends per month. Starting at 7:00 AM, morning chores are completed by 11 AM or 12 PM, with flexibility, and you return by 3:00 PM to finish the afternoon chores.
Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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