Animal Care Partner and Feeder

 Paws for Reflection Ranch is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Feeder/Animal Care Partner to join our team. This role is critical to ensuring the daily health, safety, and well-being of our therapy herd and resident animals.

As an Independent Partner, you will work closely with our Director of Equine Programs to maintain our animal facility and provide top-tier care for our animals.

Animal Feeding & Care:

• Feed and fill water for horses, goats, pigs, and barn cats during scheduled shifts.
• Clean and feed animals in the Critter Cabin, and feed Sheldon (our resident tortoise) on scheduled weekends or upon request.
• Safely handle horses in a variety of settings and weather conditions according to Ranch handling standards.
• Stall horses and turn them out for feeding or during inclement weather.
• Blanket and un-blanket horses during the winter months.
• Provide simple first aid to horses as directed, and communicate promptly regarding herd health, injuries, or supply needs.

Facility Maintenance:

• Maintain stalls in the barn and arena daily (picking out stalls and re-bedding with shavings as needed).
• Maintain overall cleanliness in the barn, feed room, and arena.
• Clean water troughs; place and remove water deicers during the winter.
• Complete special projects as assigned by leadership.

•  Experience:  General experience handling animals is required. Prior experience safely handling horses in various weather conditions is highly preferred. 
• Skills: Strong critical thinking, excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, navigate ranch terrain, and preform animal-related tasks. 

 Join a supportive and innovative environment. We offer: 

• Flexible Scheduling. 
• The unique joy of working in a peaceful, natural setting with a dedicated team and incredible animal co-therapists. 
• Structured opportunity for professional growth and training in animal-assisted modalities. 
• Opportunity to participate in fun community activities and outreach events. 
• Compensation is $25 per morning shifts, $15 per evening shifts

 Please submit your resume, a letter of interest detailing your experience and goals as a riding instructor, and three professional/personal references.