A unique opportunity to be a part of a Farmed Animal Sanctuary, providing high quality care for its rescued residents as part of a passionate team.

What you need to know

• Work schedule 5 days Monday to Friday
• Hours between 7am and 3pm (subject to change)
• This position requires a good level of physical fitness as it involves significant hands-on work, including lifting and bending.
• Pay: $25.44 per hour

Essential:

• Vet Nursing experience including animal treatment plans, health checks, administering injections and medications, blood testing, testing faecal samples and more.
• Experience in handling farmed animals, with a sound understanding of their health and behavioural needs.
• Ability to supervise and support other team members during animal husbandry tasks and deliver constructive feedback where required.
• Strong attention to detail, including identification of animals who may have issues requiring investigation.
• Strong communications skills to ensure relevant people are up to speed on animal updates.
• Reliable with excellent time management skills.
• A flexible and proactive attitude with the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities on a daily basis.
• Physical fitness and the willingness to perform manual and hands-on work in all weather conditions.
• A professional, responsible and respectful approach to working as part of a team.
• The ability to follow and/or produce detailed instructions and use initiative to solve problems.
• Great interpersonal skills with a positive attitude towards advocating on behalf of farmed animals.
• Personal commitment to the goals and values of Edgar's Mission and the promotion of kindness.
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised and take accountability.
• A current driver's licence
• A working with Children's Check (can be applied if application is successful)

Desirable:

• Able to drive animal transport vehicles including a horse float.
• Experience working at an animal sanctuary, shelter or advocacy organisation

Core Responsibilities

Working closely with the Sanctuary Supervisor and Senior Animal Caregiver to:

• Plan, implement and record animal husbandry tasks including regular health checks of all animals, grooming, hoof and tusk trimming, vaccinations and more.
• Set up and oversee special animal treatment and rehabilitation programs for special need animals, including briefing the Caregiver team, checking regularly to ensure requirements are being met and tracking progress.
• Administer daily medications, including injections.
• Identify, assess and treat health issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure animal records are accurate and up to date by updating our database and treatment tasks on the day they occur.
• Collect faecal samples for in-house testing or sending off-site for further diagnostics.
• Collect blood samples for further diagnostics.
• Book vet appointments and order vet supplies and medications.
• Provide a detailed handover of animal treatments and updates to the senior Animal Caregiver who covers the weekend care.
• Provide a safe and enriching environment.

Other responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a safe environment for animals, staff, volunteers and visitors by following biosecurity, emergency and safety procedures.
• Feeding and cleaning support when required
• Occasional travel may be required for animal transport and general errands.
• Other duties as required.