Job Description
Essential Functions of the Position Care for, feed, monitor and perform minor treatment on equine & livestock animals. Includes performing routine husbandry with equine (horses, donkeys) and some chickens, such as cleaning hooves, maintaining coats by brushing and bathing, and deworming. Assist veterinarian by holding animals for procedures (such as teeth floats, castrations, and blood draws). Assist farrier with hoof work on animals. Clean assigned barn and facility areas on a daily basis. Maintain assigned equipment, supplies and vehicles in safe condition and report any problems or needed repairs to the Barn Manager. Report observed health and behavior issues to the Barn Manager. Process equine & livestock adoption applications and serve as adoption counselor with prospective adopters Must be eligible to be a "driver" for the Humane Society of North Texas and must perform "driver" duties. Such "driver" duties may include, but not be limited to, driving a Box Truck, Adoption Trailer, or livestock trailer. Must possess skills to drive vehicle pulling horse trailer (bumper and gooseneck styles). Enter animal intake, medical, behavioral, and outcome data into animal management database Keep current inventory of necessary program supplies and report shortages to Barn Manager Represent the Humane Society of North Texas by providing excellent customer service. Protect the confidential information on customers and donors. Additional tasks as assigned Qualifications Knowledge of Humane Society of North Texas policies and protocols, such as, but not limited to, adoption, cleaning and medical protocols. Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, and animal handling and behavior. Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness. Comfortable interacting with all levels of behavior in farm animals (so