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Current Positions Available: We currently are hiring for both Small and Large Animal (Barn) Caretakers

Animal Caretaker Positions: Job Descriptions

Learn more about our Animal Caretaking positions by clicking on the job description buttons below. To be considered for a position, please fill out the employment application below.

Small Animal Caretaker Job Description Large Animal (Barn/Farm Caretaker) Job Description

Fill out our Animal Caretaker Employment Application to be considered for a position on our team!

Spring Farm CARES Animal Caretaker Employment Application

This is the first step in applying for an animal caretaker position with Spring Farm CARES. Please fill out all applicable fields.

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Position(s) for which you are applying*

Small Animal Caretaker

Large Animal (Farm/Barn) Caretaker

Personal Information

Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone*

Email*

Are you under the age of 18?*

Yes

If you are under 18, do you have working papers?

Yes

Not applicable

Are you available to work overtime?*

Yes

Are you available to work weekends?*

Most animal care positions will require weekend hours.

Yes

Are you available to work holidays?*

All animal care positions will include needing to work some holiday hours.

Yes

Type of employment desired:*

Full time

Part time

Either full time or part time

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense?*

Yes

If yes, please explain:

Do you have a valid driver's license?*

Yes

Has your license ever been suspended or revoked?*

Yes

If your license has been suspended or revoked, please explain:

Date you can start work if hired:*

Month

Day

Year

Education and Training

Education

What level of education have you completed? Please check all that apply.

High school diploma/GED Equivalent

AA/Vocational Degree

Bachelors Degree or above

Currently in College/University

None of the above - Please explain

Any special certification or training you'd like to mention:

Employment History

Please fill this section out regarding the last three jobs you have held.

Are you currently employed?*

Yes

Name of current or most recent employer:

Address of current or most recent employer - City and State

Dates employed at current or most recent employer

Job title and brief summary of duties:

Reason for leaving:

Name of previous employer 2:

Address of previous employer 2 - City and State

Dates employed at previous employer 2:

Job title and brief summary of duties:

Reason for leaving:

Name of previous employer 3:

Address of previous employer 3 - City and State:

Dates employed by previous employer 3:

Job title and brief summary of duties:

Reason for leaving:

References

Please list work-related references we may contact. If you have no prior work experience you may list school or volunteer-related references.

Reference 1 - Name - First/Last

Reference 1 - Phone

Reference 1 - Position/Job Title

Reference 1 - Company

Reference 1 - Relationship to you:

Reference 1 - Number of years known:

Reference 2 - Name - First/Last

Reference 2 - Phone

Reference 2 - Position/Job title:

Reference 2 - Company

Reference 2 -Relationship to you:

Reference 2 - Number of years known:

Reference 3 - Name - First/Last

Reference 3 - Phone

Reference 3 - Position/Job title:

Reference 3 - Company

Reference 3 - Relationship to you:

Reference 3 - Number of years known

About You

Please Answer All Questions

What position are you interested in*

If you are applying for an animal caretaker position, please let us know which position you are interested in.

Small Animal Caretaker

Large Animal (Farm) Caretaker

Both

Describe your philosophy about animals:*

Tell us about the animals you now have and what they mean to you personally:*

Describe your experience with and/or liking for working with people:*

Do you have reliable transportation to and from work?*

Attendance and reliability are of utmost importance in animal care.

Yes

Are you willing and able to drive in bad weather to come to work?*

Attendance and reliability are of utmost importance in animal care.

Yes

Not sure

Are you willing to work Saturday and or Sunday on a regular basis?*

Yes

Are you willing to work any hours between 7am and 7pm?*

Yes

Are you willing to work if your regular work day falls on a holiday?*

We arrange shorter work days for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day

Yes

Do you have any allergies to any of the following:

Dust/Hay

Cats

Cleaning Agents

None

Questions For Animal Caretaker Positions

Please note there are two sections below, one for Small Animal Caretaker position and one for Large Animal (Barn/Farm) Caretaker position. Please answer the questions associated with the position for which you are applying. If you are applying for both positions, then answer all of the questions in each category.

Questions for Small Animal Caretaker Applicants

Are you willing and capable to do general cleaning work (vacuuming, mopping, windows)?

Yes

Are you willing to do laundry?

Yes

This job requires lifting up to 50 lbs. Are you able to do this?

Yes

This job requires a fair amount of physical work, such as mopping and sweeping floors. Are you able to do this?

Yes

Describe in detail your experience with cats, rabbits, birds, and other pets. (Including but not limited to feeding, cleaning, grooming, medicating, training, etc.)

Questions for Large Animal (Barn/Farm) Caretaker Applicants

The Barn/Farm caretaker job requires very heavy lifting (muck buckets, feed bags, stacking hay bales), up to 80 lbs. Are you able to do this?

Yes

This job requires strenuous physical work most of the work day. Work conditions may be dusty; work may be in barns or outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions. Are you able to perform such work in these conditions?

Yes

Describe in detail your experience with horses, donkeys, and other farm animals:

Describe in detail your experience with farm work and equipment, and minor repair skills:

Signature*

I attest to the fact that the answers given by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and ability. I understand that any omission, including misstatement, of material fact on this application can be grounds for rejection of my application or, if I am employed, cause for my immediate termination. I further understand that if I am employed, my employment is not definite and can be terminated at any time either with or without prior notice by either me or the organization. I authorize Spring Farm CARES to verify my references, record of employment, and education. I release Spring Farm CARES, my former employers, and all other persons, corporations, partnerships, and associations from any and all claims, demands or liabilities arising out of or in any way related to such examination or revelation.

I agree to the above statement

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Current Positions Available: We currently are hiring for both Small and Large Animal (Barn) Caretakers

Animal Caretaker Positions: Job Descriptions

Learn more about our Animal Caretaking positions by clicking on the job description buttons below. To be considered for a position, please fill out the employment application below.

Fill out our Animal Caretaker Employment Application to be considered for a position on our team!

Spring Farm CARES Animal Caretaker Employment Application

Personal Information

Education and Training

Employment History

References

About You

Questions For Animal Caretaker Positions

Questions for Small Animal Caretaker Applicants

Questions for Large Animal (Barn/Farm) Caretaker Applicants

Resume (optional)

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