Only applicants that have a minimum of 7 years farmed animal experience or a qualified veterinarian will be considered.

Position Purpose:

This role is accountable for ensuring the highest quality of care is provided for our farmed animal residents.  This will include ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met at all times and they enjoy an excellent quality of life, for every stage of their life.

In addition to hands-on animal care and treatment, the more broader aspect of this role is to ensure the high functioning of our sanctuary animal health care team. This will ensure that keen daily observations of all animals are carried out and any abnormalities recorded and responded to as needed, along with the administration of medications, supplements and feeding as required. Proactive monitoring of all animals is a must, in particular our vulnerable aging and special needs residents.

The role further entails the scheduling and overseeing the implementation of monthly animal health checks along with the identifying of any health issues and responding to the same, along with staff training as needed. This position is accountable for ensuring medical records are promptly updated and maintained, and to oversee or perform health procedures (i.e wound care, administering medications etc.) as needed, as well as basic health care (i.e hoof, tusk, beak and nail trims, and more).  Additionally, this role entails working closely with vets and animal health care professionals both during on-site visits and determining animal health care and rehabilitation plans.

This role requires a proactive and forward-thinking approach advancing our team's understanding of farmed animals by scheduling training sessions, undertaking research and collaborating with other animal professionals.

Pasture rotation, provision of shelter and a safe environment for animals at all times forms an essential part of this role along with the timeliness of task completion, maintenance of hygiene standards, and OH&S standards are maintained.

Edgar’s Mission takes great pride in delivering the highest standard of animal care whilst ensuring the best experiences for all resident animals, staff, volunteers and visitors. This position requires a commitment to this goal.

Essential

• Significant Veterinary or 7 years experience providing care and treatment of farmed animals.  This would include daily care plans, health checks, administering injections and medications, blood testing, testing faecal samples and more.
• Experience in handling farmed animals, with a sound understanding of their health and behavioural needs.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and support other team members during animal care tasks, and deliver constructive feedback where required.
• Strong attention to detail, including identification of animals who may have issues requiring investigation.
• A flexible and proactive attitude with the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities on a daily basis.
• Personal commitment to the goals and values of Edgar’s Mission and the promotion of kindness.

About Us

Edgar’s Mission is a not for profit sanctuary for rescued farmed animals that seeks to create a humane and just world for humans and non-humans.  Set on 153 peaceable acres situated just outside of Lancefield, the sanctuary is nestled in the tranquillity of the Macedon Ranges.

Edgar’s Mission rescues, rehabilitates, re-homes or provides life-long sanctuary to farmed animals in need. At any one time we provide a safe haven to between 400 and 500 farmed animals.  Through education, outreach, advocacy, community enrichment and sanctuary tours, we encourage people to expand their circle of compassion to include all animals.

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