Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Tailor your resume to this Intern, Animal Care role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against Farm Sanctuary's job description. Free.
Tailor your resume to this Intern, Animal Care role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against Farm Sanctuary's job description. Free.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Intern, Animal Care posting at Farm Sanctuary — free, in seconds.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Intern, Animal Care posting at Farm Sanctuary — free, in seconds.
About the Role
The Animal Care team is responsible for providing daily medical care and enrichment to rescued residents. Animal Care interns are crucial members of a dedicated team helping provide exceptional care to the non-human animals of Farm Sanctuary. Responsibilities can range from supporting caregivers in daily health treatments and feedings, as well as assisting with barn cleaning and grounds maintenance. Interns receive opportunities to learn about veterinary-based care practices and ethical sanctuary-based research, all critical to providing lifesaving care and creating an environment for residents to thrive.
Responsibilities
- Feeding residents in animal hospital and on the sanctuary grounds
- Monitoring wellness of animal hospital residents
- Cleaning cages, floors, and food and water bowls in hospital
- Assisting in daily enrichment activities
- Participating in animal health checks led by caregivers
- Washing scrubs, towels, and blankets used in the animal hospital
- Cleaning animal enclosures and giving fresh bedding for the animals
- Participating in larger grounds maintenance projects as needed, such as repairing fences, painting, and raking
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or interested in a career in animal care
- Able to work independently
- Efficient time management skills
- Detail-oriented and ability to maintain good communication
- Ability to maintain a positive and respectful attitude
- Alignment with Farm Sanctuary’s values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom
- Familiarity, commitment to, and experience with the practice of equity and social justice, and the principles embedded in Farm Sanctuary’s mission
- Valid driver’s license preferred
Skills
- Animal experience is preferred, but not required
Location
- Watkins Glen, NY
Work Type
- Full-time Temporary
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Currently pursuing a degree or career in animal care
Salary/Compensations
- $16.00 per hour
Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in Farm Sanctuary’s medical insurance plan starting the second month of the internship
- Communal housing on sanctuary premises is provided and preferred
- Shared bedroom and a shared bathroom provided
About the Company
- Farm Sanctuary is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees are respected, valued, and feel a sense of belonging.
- We believe that our prioritization of diversity, equity, and inclusion is a strength and essential to achieving our mission.
- A diverse workforce brings many perspectives, ideas, and experiences, leading to more creative and effective solutions to our complex issues.
- By embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment, we foster a culture of belonging where innovation and growth can thrive.
- We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization, including hiring and recruitment practices, employee development and training, and interactions with the communities we serve.
- We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are core components in fulfilling our mission of rescuing and protecting farmed animals from cruelty, and we are committed to creating a culture of respect, civility, and compassion for all.
Equal Opportunity
- We work hard to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type.
- We take our duty seriously to protect employees with regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.