Horse Handler
Horse Handler
ABOUT DOG TALES:
Dog Tales is a world-renowned dog rescue and horse sanctuary set on an incredible 50 acres of green fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas in King City, Ontario. Our picturesque location - complete with kilometers of walking trails, therapy pools, and a grooming spa - is the perfect setting for abused and neglected animals to heal and be rehabilitated while they wait for forever homes. Along with medical care, our team provides all of the love, attention and training that our rescue animals need to recover from their difficult pasts, so that they can move on to permanent, loving homes, which most do. For the rest, Dog Tales is home for as long as they need it to be.
If you would like to be part of an energetic and compassionate team, where you can make an impact and difference in the lives of countless animals, join us!
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
We are looking for full time horse handlers to provide daily care for our 75 rescued horses along with a variety of other farm animals. Care includes feeding, grooming, turning in and out and mucking of the barns. This position is physically demanding and successful candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Hands on horse experience - 1 year (required)
Good communication skills
Ability to work efficiently as a team and independently
Keen attention to detail
BENEFITS & PERKS:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:
Extended benefits package
Free staff meals
Paid vacation time and sick days
Employee appreciation events
SALARY: $42,000/year
SCHEDULE:
Our horses and farm animals require care all year round including weekends and evenings. Therefore, our team members work varied shifts of mornings and evenings, Monday-Sunday, including holidays.
Please note, reliable access to a car is necessary as there is not public transit near our facility
If you’re interested in this position, please email your resume to jobs@dogtales.ca or click the button below.