Animal Wellness Assistant - Part-Time
About The Position
The Gentle Barn Foundation is seeking a dedicated, highly responsible Animal Wellness Assistant to work alongside the Founder and support individualized wellness treatments and compassionate daily care for rescued animals. The role supports the healing and rehabilitation of new rescues and resident animals, including administering medications and supplements when needed and providing holistic treatments such as applying balms and ointments and changing bandages. The Animal Wellness Assistant works directly under the Founder’s guidance, with hands-on mentorship and opportunities to learn and grow within the organization. The role is part-time, onsite, and outdoors at The Gentle Barn’s Santa Clarita, California location. The schedule is approximately 22 hours per week: 8-hour shifts on Sundays and Mondays and 2-hour evening shifts Tuesday through Thursday, with potential to grow into a full-time role.
Requirements
- Horse experience is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project-management skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work varying hours based on the organization’s needs.
- Compassion, kindness, and respect toward animals and people.
- Ability to support the organization’s philosophy and professionally advocate its positions on issues.
- Must maintain a plant-based lifestyle while on the property.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with other large animals.
- Prior animal medical knowledge.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
Responsibilities
- Support the healing and rehabilitation of new rescues and resident animals.
- Assist in administering medications and supplements when needed.
- Administer holistic wellness treatments, including applying balms and ointments, changing bandages, and supporting animals’ healing and comfort through attentive care.
- Maintain inventory of medications and supplies.
- Transport animals to veterinary facilities as needed.
- Schedule and monitor practitioners and veterinarians while they are with the animals.
- Purchase and pick up feed and supplies regularly or as needs arise.
- Maintain animal care documentation and photographic updates.
- Provide timely and accurate communication to the Founder regarding animal health.
- Safely handle and restrain animals during treatments and procedures.
- Report potential safety concerns to management.
- Serve as the Founder’s eyes and ears during travel, ensuring optimal animal care, clear communication, and thoughtful oversight in her absence.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Founder.
Benefits
- Paid sick hours.
- Direct mentorship from the Founder with hands-on learning opportunities.
- Clear pathways for professional growth and advancement within the organization.
- Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on compassion, collaboration, and well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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