Caretaker/Ranch Hand Couple
Mas Ass Acres Sanctuary
Sequim, Washington
Mas Ass Acres Sanctuary is a donkey and mule sanctuary in Washington State on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula.
We are looking for a full-time, long-term, mature Caretaking/Working couple with a passion for animals and 3-5 years of donkey, mule and/or horse experience/knowledge. Currently, we have 10 donkeys, all sizes, and 5 mules. Most are geriatric and take medication and need special attention, especially hoof care.
Additional duties and responsibilities to include, but not limited to: Twenty-four hour security, and maintenance of property, mowing grounds, clearing fallen trees, pasture management, fence repair, barns/buildings repair and operation and maintenance of farm equipment.
As in all farm jobs, this is not a normal 8:00-5:00 job, it is a lifestyle. With all animal jobs, the unexpected always happens and more time is often required. Our main priority is the welfare and loving care of the animals. Daily duties: feeding, medicating, cleaning, doctoring, grooming/clipping, hoof care, worming, vaccinating, keeping track of hay, feed and supplies, maintaining health records, and attending farrier and vet appointments. Additional beneficial skills: vet tech or vet assistant, accounting, carpentry, mechanic skills, welding, landscaping and yard maintenance. Must be able to lift minimum of 75 lbs.
On-site home, medical, dental insurance, work truck provided. Must have clean driving record, paid one week vacation after one year. Salary DOE, non-smoker, no drugs, no physical limitations. Background and credit checks are required. Please send resume to masassacressanctuary@gmail.com.
Please send work experience to MasAssAcresSanctuary@gmail.com
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| Category | Animal Health / Nutrition, General Agriculture, Operator / Mechanic |
