Top 6 Animal caretaker Jobs in Yonkers Ny

Animal Caretaker
Andrus Childrens Center —Yonkers, NY
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Farm Animal Caretaker - Yahpank
Long Island University —Brookville, NY
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
Team Lead Animal Caretaker - Yaphank
Long Island University —Brookville, NY
- $70,001 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
Animal Caretaker / Animal Attendant / Dog Daycare
HI-BK LLC —Brooklyn, NY
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Farm Animal Caretaker - Yahpank
Long Island University —Brookville, NY
The duties of a farm animal caretaker are to meet the operational and technical needs of a small farm that stables teaching animals and hosts teaching…
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Delaware Pet Stuff —Delaware, OH
This job's primary role includes pet feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and client interaction for animals being dropped off or picked up. 16-20 hours per week.
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Daybreak Foods, Inc. —Johnstown, OH
Safely operate required equipment and tools. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. Properly collect and dispose of mortality.
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Animal Caretaker

Andrus Childrens Center -
Yonkers, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Farm animal care experience
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Working with youth
Mobile devices

Full Job Description

Job Overview of Animal Caretaker

The Animal Caretaker is a member of the Facilities team who oversees the daily care and enrichment of the animals while maintaining the grounds of the ANDRUS Therapeutic Farm.

The Animal Caretaker must also complete other tasks and responsibilities not covered specifically herein when necessary.

Work Schedule of Animal Caretaker: Wednesday-Saturday from 7:00am until 6:00pm (changing to 8:00am until 7:00pm when daylight savings time goes into effect) 40 hour work week

Essential Duties of Animal Caretaker

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Observe and document general animal health and behavior while on shift. Maintain proper records of health, medications, behavior, enrichment, training, welfare and visitor engagement in electronic records and hard copies when necessary
Completes visual assessments of animals, work areas and grounds to ensure proper standards are maintained. This includes reporting on safety hazards and medical concerns.
Maintains animal barns by cleaning daily, deep cleanings, organizing food storage and inventory and perform additional duties as required.
Participates in landscaping improvements, including mowing, grading, planting, pruning, weed control, addition of special designs for animal enrichment to ensure healthy and attractive appearance of grounds.
During inclement weather respond to emergencies to ensure grounds are safe for animals, plow and salt walkways for safety.
Participates in activities and programs with youth.
Participates in veterinary visits and ensures accurate record keeping.
Presents for emergencies that pertain to the Animals and the Farm
Perform routine and emergency maintenance repairs to ensure animal barns, walkways, fencing are all in compliance and safe.
Participates in animal training and enrichment discussions. Completes trainings when necessary while working collaboratively with the Team to execute enrichment of the space and Animals day to day.
Supports overall strategic plan of the organization.
Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values and commitments.

Essential Qualifications of Animal Caretaker

Key qualifications include:

High School Diploma or equivalent with two to three years of relevant experience working with animals a must, farm animals a plus.
Demonstrated experience in grounds keeping, animal care, and related service settings.
Experience with landscaping tools and equipment a plus.
Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing
Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs

Benefits of Animal Caretaker

Generous PTO, 4 weeks of vacation, floating holidays, holidays, personal and sick time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Benefits
401(k) Employer Contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Flex Spending Accounts
Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
Professional Development

Physical/Travel Requirements

Reach
Walk
Climb Stairs
Bend
Kneel
Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs.

The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

EEO Statement

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.

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