Animal Care Assistant - Sheep and Goats - Farm Animal Rescue

Animal Care Assistant – Sheep and Goats

We are seeking an animal care assistant to work for 8 hours up until dusk once per week and who will specialise in the maintenance and care of the imagesanctuary’s sheep and goats. You will work alongside our live-in animal care team.

The role would involve:

–          Cleaning down walls and surfaces in the sheep and goat barns

–          Ensure that yards are secure and safe

–          Check areas that are accessible for the sheep and goats for trash and small items that might be considered food

–          Monthly health checks of each goat and sheep

–          Maintain a log of each goat or sheep describing current condition, health issues and medications

–          Train new live-in animal carers in the daily maintenance of the sheep and goat barns.

–          Lay new clean bedding and close up the houses in the evening, ensuring that all sheep and goats are accounted for

–          Manage the entire farm operation in the case of sickness or default of a live-in volunteer

–          Assist live-in volunteers as necessary

–          Attend and contribute to a quarterly animal care forum

Pre-requisites:

–          Full training will be given

–          Must be strong enough to secure and hold an aggressive goat

–          Must be able to commit for a minimum of six months

–          Must be available to work either Monday, Wednesday or Friday

Desired:

–          Follows a vegan lifestyle

If this feels like the perfect fit, please send an email response to Christine at christine@farmanimalrescue.org.au (with your CV attached preferably).

 

ADDRESS

Farm Animal Rescue Inc.

1713 Dayboro Road
Dayboro
QLD 4521

FAR Management Committee

President - Brad King
Treasurer - Chris Harvell
Director - Carol Slater
Director - Cheryl Evans
Director - Leizl Estioko
Secretary - Olivia Spadina

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