Methuen Adoption Center - Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist (20 hours, Mondays and Tuesdays Only)

MSPCA-Angell Careers•Methuen, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist works part time at the MSPCA’s Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center at Nevins Farm. The position provides hands-on care for equine and farm animals, including cleaning, feeding, enrichment, and medication administration. It also supports adoptions by matching animals with prospective adopters through conversation-based discussions focused on the best possible outcome for both the person and the animal. The specialist assists with animal surrenders in an empathetic, compassionate, and nonjudgmental manner. The MSPCA is a New England animal welfare organization that cares for and places animals across four adoption centers. The organization describes its approach as open adoption and socially conscious sheltering, with a goal of helping the greatest number of animals while moving pets through the shelter effectively. It emphasizes a diverse and well-supported workforce to serve its patients, clients, and communities.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a customer service or client care position.
Previous work or volunteer experience with farm and/or equine animals.
Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.
Eagerness to support the human-animal bond.
Ability to work Mondays and Tuesdays.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Clean and feed equine and farm animals.
Provide enrichment activities for animals.
Administer medications.
Facilitate adoptions by matching animals with prospective adopters through a conversation-based approach.
Assist with animal surrenders in an empathetic, compassionate, and nonjudgmental manner.