Animal Scientist conducts research, and analyzes and experiments on the selection, breeding, feeding, management, and marketing of animals. Determines and evaluates their applications to scientific study. Being an Animal Scientist requires a degree in animal science. May be expected to have an advanced degree in area of specialty with 0-2 years of experience. Additionally, Animal Scientist has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a project manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
We are setting records with the numbers of animals we are saving!
We are hiring in all departments! Simple shared housing is available onsite. Due to our remoteness, living offsite is not possible. Please be open to sharing a coed house with like minded, courteous people, usually two to three people per house.
Working at the sanctuary comes with some amazing challenges and the biggest rewards. If you are a truly dedicated animal person this may just be the opportunity you have been looking for.
What are some of the qualities we are looking for in any of our positions? In no particular order -
Kindness Ranch is hiring for live on site animal caregivers. It is of utmost importance to remember we are a positive reinforcement - force free, fear free facility.
This is an emotionally challenging position and requires a very dedicated person. You must be okay with working in a remote location and going long periods of time without interacting with many people. Cell phone signals and internet are intermittent at the best of times. The heartbreaks are real, as are the rewards - this is not a position that you come for to "heal" yourself, this is a position you come to in order to heal others.
Sanctuary mindset of giving animals the best life with solid understanding of animal history of being retired lab animals.
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The candidate would ideally have prior sanctuary experience. This is not your typical environment of a general farm and/or dog and cat daycare. This is a strictly regulated establishment and should be treated and respected as such.
Shared Housing, appliances, pots, pans, dishes and simple furnishings are provided. All utilities paid. Personal pets are okay though must be up to date on all vaccinations and a recent health check. Dogs must be leashed at all time when outside of yard.
Must be knowledgeable in socialization, and experience working with behavior challenged animals.
Our animals are former research animals and are not your normal farm animal or house pet, therefore we will not accept any resumes with little to no prior experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22,500.00 per year
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People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
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Work Location: In person