Animal Sanctuary Caretaker / Manager Couple

Farm Job Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site housing (2 bed/2 bath) and 8+?

Health insurance

Paid vacation after one year and paid/

Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Discovery Bay Ranch Animal Sanctuary in Sequim, Washington, seeks a dedicated Manager/Caretaker couple to care for 22 donkeys, 2 mules, and 2 Texas Longhorns on a privately funded sanctuary.

This full-time, long-term role requires 3–5 years of donkey/mule experience, ability to lift 75 lbs, and a willingness to embrace a lifestyle beyond a standard 9–5 job. On-site housing and benefits are included.

Formación

• This is not an 8:00 to 5:00 job, it is a lifestyle.
• 3–5 years of donkey and mule experience/knowledge required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.

Responsabilidades

• Full care of the animals and maintenance of the property.
• Pasture management, fence repair, and barns/buildings maintenance.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment.

Conocimientos

Donkey/mule experience

Vet tech or vet assistant

Carpentry

Mechanic skills

Welding

Landscaping

Yard maintenance

Physically strong (lift 75 lbs)

Descripción del empleo

Animal Sanctuary Caretaker / Manager Couple (6384)

Discovery Bay Ranch Animal Sanctuary is a privately funded donkey and mule sanctuary in Washington State on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula.

We are looking for a full-time, long-term Manager / Care taking couple with a passion for animals and 3-5 years of donkey and mule experience/knowledge. Currently, have 22 donkeys, all sizes, 2 mules and 2 Texas Longhorn steer. All are geriatric and most take medication and need special attention, especially hoof care.

Location: Sequim, Washington

Job Number: 6384

Qualifications

This is not an 8:00 to 5:00 job, it is a lifestyle.

• Beneficial skills: vet tech or vet assistant, carpentry, mechanic skills, welding, landscaping and yard maintenance.
• Must be able to lift minimum of 75 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Full care of the animals, maintenance of property including owner’s estate, mowing grounds, pasture management, fence repair, barns/buildings repair, operation and maintenance of farm equipment.

Benefits

• Two bedroom, two bath newly remodeled modular home on approximately 8 acres. Property is fenced with a small barn.
• We offer medical, vision and dental insurance.
• Paid vacation after one year and honor national holidays.
• $30,000 - $60,000 per year