Methuen Adoption Center - Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist

Methuen Adoption Center - Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist

This is a full‑time 40 hour a week position, with one required weekend day. Hours are between 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Applicants proficient in Spanish are encouraged to apply.

Methuen ACAC, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844, USA

Full‑Time

June 5, 2026

Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center is seeking an Animal Welfare Specialist with specialized and advanced equine and farm animal experience to work at our unique adoption center location at Nevins Farm. The vision of the MSPCA Animal Protection Division is to proactively address the underlying issues that put animals mal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of the MSPCA mission, working directly with people and their pets to affect positive change in our community.

Some job responsibilities include:

• Working hands‑on with several species of animals, including companion, equine, and farm animals, feeding, cleaning and disinfecting animal living spaces, providing enrichment activities, exercising, and medication administration.
• Facilitating adoptions by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters using a conversation‑based approach to identify the best possible outcome for the person and the animal.
• Assisting in the surrender of an animal in an empathetic and compassionate manner that is free from judgment.

The hourly pay rate will be determined based on skill level and experience, ranging from $22.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Applicants must have at least one year of experience in a customer service or client care position, as well as at least two years of experience or volunteer work with farm and/or equine animals. Advanced horsemanship skills are required. Applicants should also demonstrate excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, and an eagerness to support the human‑animal bond.

Proficiency in Spanish is strongly encouraged.

Please detail any farm/equine animal care and customer service experience in your cover letter.

Health, dental and life insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays; sick and vacation time; employee discounts for pet health care; free on‑site parking.

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