This is a Temporary 40 hour a week position, with required weekend days. Anticipated length of assignment is 3-5 months.
- Are you a kind individual with a passion for helping animals and people?
- Does the idea of making a difference make you smile?
- Would you love to be a part of a fun, supportive team?
- Do you get bored doing the same task every day and like the idea of a fast paced environment that is ever changing?
MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center in Methuen has a temporary need for an Animal Welfare Specialist with specialized equine and farm animal experience due to a recent large intake of farm animals. The vision of the MSPCA Animal Protection Division is to proactively address the underlying issues that put animals at risk. We value our connections to communities and organizations, and serve as a resource to protect the largest number of animals possible.Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of this mission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community. Job responsibilities include:
- This temporary position will focus primarily on assisting with the care of farm animals.
- Working hands-on with several species of animals, evaluating their physical and behavioral health and implementing training and medical plans to increase their adoptability and quality of life in the shelter.
- Facilitating adoptions by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters using a conversation-based approach with a goal of identifying the best possible outcome for the person and the animal.
We are looking for applicants who demonstrate excellent judgment and interpersonal skills and are eager to work to support the human-animal bond. Applicants should have equine and farm animal experience, as well as, work experience in a customer service or client care role. WHO WE ARE:The MSPCA is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world. We work together as a community to deliver on our mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals. Sharing in this vision provides meaning to our employees and adds an important dimension to our work.