Animal Care Internship/Fellowship/Volunteer Opportunity at Healing By Growing Farms

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Animal Care Assistant (Veterinarian/Vet Technician)

Are you an aspiring or experienced veterinarian or veterinary technician with a heart for animal well-being? Healing By Growing Farms invites you to contribute your expertise and compassion to the seasonal care of our diverse array of farm animals, including our adorable rabbits, cheerful chickens, delightful ducks, precious quail, and other engaging members of our farm family. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible difference through essential routine care and support within a unique therapeutic setting. Flexible hours are available, spanning days, evenings, and weekends to accommodate your schedule.

Your Impactful Responsibilities:

Proactive Animal Health Assessments: Participate in conducting regular health evaluations of our Emotional Support Animals farm residents, playing a crucial role in early detection and preventative care.

Essential Husbandry Support: Provide vital routine care, including precise nail trimming for our smaller companions and expert beak and spur trimming for our feathered friends.

Championing Seasonal Well-being: Contribute to ensuring optimal comfort and health for our animals throughout the changing seasons, from providing cozy shelter to recognizing and addressing environmental stressors.

Meticulous Record Management: Create an organized and accurate records keeping method concerning our animals' health and care protocols.

First-Response Support: Administer skillful first aid for minor animal injuries under established protocols and supervision if needed.

Integral Animal Care Team Member: Collaborate with fellow farm staff and volunteers on a variety of animal husbandry tasks, contributing to a cohesive and supportive environment.

What You'll Bring to Our Team:

Ideally, you possess experience as a Licensed Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician; however, individuals with significant and relevant animal care experience, particularly with farm animals or poultry, are also encouraged to apply.

A solid understanding of fundamental animal health and welfare best practices.
Confidence and comfort in respectfully handling a variety of farm animal species.
Keen observational skills with the ability to recognize subtle signs of animal discomfort or illness.
Exceptional attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to providing the highest standards of care.
The ability to effectively follow instructions and thrive within a collaborative team environment.
A deep-seated passion for animal welfare that aligns with the core values of Healing By Growing Farms.
Proven commitment, trustworthiness, loyalty, and reliability in previous roles.

Flexibility in your schedule, with availability across days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Your Meaningful Commitment:

We are seeking individuals who can dedicate 2-5 hours per month or more with a flexible schedule. Your ability to visit our East Haven farm on a regular basis, particularly during key seasons or as specific needs arise, will be highly valued.

Animal Care Internship/Fellowship/Volunteer Opportunity at Healing By Growing Farms

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