Night Watch
Cressfield | casual
Hunter, NSW
Job Description
Cressfield is a boutique Broodmare Farm 10 mins north of the Australia’s Horse Capital, Scone. Specialising in the unique and individualised care of approximately 60 broodmares throughout the breeding season, Cressfield are now seeking an experienced horse person to fill the role of Night Watch Foaling Attendant.
Commencing mid-July, and running to early November, the Foal watch Attendant will be required to work 12 hr shifts following a roster of 7 nights on, 7 nights off.
This role will be well supported by on farm management.
Job Responsibilities
* Assist with foaling
* Provide supportive care for mare and foal post foaling
* Recognise emergency situations and call appropriate personnel for assistance
* Feed mares and foals in the foaling area, pick up stables and monitor nearby stock
* Keep accurate foaling records and communicate well with staff at changeover.
* Ability to administer IM injections and oral medications.
Job Requirements
* Ability to work calmly and quietly under pressure
* Good horsemanship skills
* Ability to recognise an abnormal foaling, call appropriate people for help and take necessary first steps to mitigate the situation at hand.
* Good time management and ability to work well on their own.
ABOUT Cressfield
Our mission is to have a select number of high value, well performed broodmares that are mated to a selection of the Hunter Valley's best standing stallions, with the aim to produce a superior equine athlete.
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