Methuen Adoption Center - Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist

MSPCA-Angell Careers•Methuen, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity at our Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center for an Animal Welfare Specialist with specialized and advanced equine and farm animal experience to work at our unique adoption center location at Nevins Farm. 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 the MSPCA's mission, working directly with people and their animals to effect positive change in our community.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a customer service/client care position.
At least 2 years of previous work or volunteer experience with farm and/or equine animals.
Advanced horsemanship skills required.
Excellent judgment, interpersonal skills and an eagerness to support the human-animal bond.
Proficiency in Spanish is encouraged.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish

Responsibilities

Working hands-on with several species of animals, including companion, equine and farm animals, feeding, cleaning and disinfecting animal living spaces, providing enrichment activities, exercising, medication administration, etc.
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.
Assisting in the surrender of an animal in an empathetic and compassionate manner that is free from judgment.