Animal Caretaker

Overview

About Ahimsa Safe Haven:
Nestled in the heart of Onsted, Michigan, Ahimsa Safe Haven is a compassionate sanctuary that provides a safe, nurturing environment for over 120 rescued animals. Each resident carries a unique tale of resilience and hope, and we are committed to ensuring their ongoing care and well-being. We are currently seeking dedicated Animal Caretakers to join our team, focusing on the care of our cat, pig, and bird residents.

• Daily feeding of cats, pigs, and birds, ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
• Providing fresh water to all animal residents throughout the day.
• Regular cleaning and maintenance of pig pens and bird coops/runs, ensuring a clean and healthy living environment.
• Feed cats and provide them with fresh water.
• Change cat litter.
• Clean two buildings that house the cats daily (sanitizing bowls, sweeping, mopping, spot cleaning as needed, etc.).
• Monitor cats’ health and safety.
• Provide socialization to cats when needed.
• Observe animal behavior and health, and report any concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Assist with enrichment activities for the cats, pigs, and birds.
• Participate in training and educational opportunities to enhance animal care skills.
• Lift bags of food for the animals that can exceed 50 lbs.

• Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays
• Mornings, Afternoons, and Evenings
• Part-time (29 hours or less)

Both morning and afternoon shifts are available.

$15/hour

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their well-being.
• Experience working with cats, pigs, birds, or other kinds of animals.
• A basic understanding of animal behavior and nutrition.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Physical stamina to perform the necessary tasks.
• Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.

If you have a passion for animal welfare and are eager to make a difference in the lives of our animal residents, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated team at Ahimsa Safe Haven and help us continue our mission of providing a safe, loving sanctuary for our animal residents. Together, we can make a difference, one animal at a time.