Methuen Adoption Center - Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist
Company: MSPCA - Angell
Location: Methuen
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description This is a full time 40 hour a
week position, with one required weekend day. Hours are between
7:00am-5:30pm. Applicants proficient in Spanish are encouraged to
apply! THE POSITION: We have an exciting opportunity at our Methuen
Animal Care and Adoption Center for an Animal Welfare Specialist
with specialized 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 at risk. We value our
connections to communities and organizations, and serve as a
resource to protect the largest number of animals possible. Animal
Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of the MSPCA's
mission, working directly with people and their pets to effect
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, medication administration, etc. Facilitating adoptions
by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters using a
conversation-based approach with a goal of identifying 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. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: We are looking
for applicants with at least one year of experience in a customer
service/client care position, as well as, previous work or
volunteer experience with farm and/or equine animals. Applicants
should also demonstrate excellent judgment, interpersonal skills
and an eagerness to support the human-animal bond. Applicants with
a proficiency in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply. Please
detail any farm/equine animal care and customer service experience
in your cover letter. WHO WE ARE: The MSPCA is one of the oldest
and most venerable humane organizations in the world. We work
together as a community to deliver on our mission of advancing the
health and welfare of animals. Sharing in this vision provides
meaning to our employees and adds an important dimension to our
work. OUR BENEFITS: Our compensation package includes health,
dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition
reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee
discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking.
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