What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equine Specialist position at Rawhide Youth Services?
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Rawhide is looking for an Equine Specialist to work at our Fond Du Lac location! The Equine Specialist position assists the equine therapeutic program by performing animal care duties (feeding, cleaning stables, maintaining the health of animals, etc.).
Essential Job Functions for Equine Specialist:
- Daily feeding, watering, and turnout of horses
- Assisting with farrier and veterinary visits, as needed
- Monitoring feed, bedding, and supplement supplies
- Performs animal care duties by being responsible for the health and fitness of horses
- Maintaining the barn, grounds, paddocks, arena, and stalls by cleaning up manure, sweeping and keeping barns clean and organized; maintaining tack and equipment in good working order
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations of the facility
- Supports the therapy team by assisting in the development of treatment activities and objectives
- Other duties as assigned by leadership
Experience/Skills for Equine Specialist:
- Equine Experience
- Ability to handle physically demanding job requirements
- Ability to handle year-long outdoor conditions
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task
Benefit Overview:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Competitive 401k plan
- Flexible Schedule
- 11 paid Holidays
- PTO, VTO, Wellness Day, & Floating Holiday
- 5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave
- Onsite Nurse
- Onsite Café and Coffee Shop
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Nature Trails/Waterfront Access on 700 acres
- Onsite Fitness Center and Gym
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Development Program
- Jury Duty Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Paid Benefits for Birth or Adoption
It is the policy of Rawhide Youth Services, Inc. to comply with the equal opportunity policy and standards of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health Services and the Department of Workforce Development and all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations relating to nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery.