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​Job Title: Animal Care Manager
Job Status: Full Time
Benefits:  90% Insurance Coverage (Medical, Vision, Dental); Vacation
Job SummaryThe Animal Care Manager is responsible for supervising the animal caregivers, interns and volunteers, including creating schedules, task lists and training. The Animal Care manager will oversee all animal care process: daily feed, water, cleaning, health checks, etc. This person will coordinate on and offsite veterinary care for the animals and maintain animal care records and database and ensure treatment and feeding plans are followed.
Animal Care Manager will develop and execute ongoing training programs for the Animal Care Team.
The Animal Care Manager assists in the care of the animal residents living at the sanctuary. 

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Job Responsibilities and Duties

  • Supervising and training Animal Caregivers, staff, interns and volunteers
  • Maintaining animal feed schedules
Implementing feeding/nutrition plans for animals based on individuals, species, seasons, etc.
  • Managing regular animal health checks (daily, weekly, monthly) and maintaining treatment and records.
    • Checks and treatments like (but not limited to): Conducting fecals, blood draws, blood testing, injections, cytologies, etc.
  • Administer medications, injections and supplements
  • Scheduling veterinary visits as needed and discussing medical decisions with veterinarians
  • Assisting with veterinary visits and setting up treatment protocols
  • Completing administrative tasks
  • Creating animal care staff schedule
  • Managing inventory and ordering animal care supplies, food and medications
  • Approving animal care staff timecards and time-off requests
  • Leading and making decisions in animal care emergencies
  • Filing animal care information, including medical records, ensure treatment plans are followed
  • Assist as necessary with cleaning, feeding, providing water, medicating and maintaining the animal habitats, shelters and other areas
  • Maintain neat and organized work and storage spaces
  • Weekly status meetings with the Executive Director and daily check-ins
  • Ensuring tools & medical equipment are kept in good condition
  • Work with ED to create and document enrichment programs for each species


Qualifications
  • Animal care and handling experience or vet tech experience
  • Supervisory and leadership experience
  • Good animal behavior and observation skills
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including cold/wet weather and hot summers
  • Able to lift 40 - 50 pounds and perform strenuous/manual labor
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Able to follow detailed instructions and meet time sensitive demands
  • Able to learn and process new information quickly
  • Team player and self-motivator, reliable and dependable
  • Committed to Full Circle Farm Sanctuary’s mission and desire to be a part of the FCFS family
  • Willing to work on weekend/holidays/varying shift times
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record (subject to verification)
  • Keen interest in the animal welfare/rights movement is encouraged
  • Vegan lifestyle​
If you are interested in applying, email your resume to admin@fcfsanctuary.org or susanh@fcfsanctuary.org

If you interested in getting involved in other ways, check out our Intern and Volunteer Opportunities!
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