Donkey Rescue Groom/Caretaker
Little Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, USA
- Salary
- Competitive
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 382268
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 18/07/2024
- Expires
- in 13 days
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Little Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue has relocated to its brand new, 100 acre facility in New Oxford, PA. We are growing quickly and are looking for experienced grooms, and caretakers for more than 140 donkeys, mules, and a few ponies. Duties will include general barn work, feeding, cleaning stalls, barns and paddocks, helping with vet, farrier and dentist, turn out, grooming and handling of donkeys, and light training activities.
We don't expect anyone to necessarily have much, or any donkey experience, but it is necessary that applicant have experience working with green or young horses. Many of these donkeys and mules can be challenging and this job is not for someone without significant experience. We will train and teach applicant the specifics of working with these donkeys and mules, but a thoughtful, patient, and confident person is a must.
If you are looking for a break from the intensity of a show barn, this might be a great change of pace for you. We are serious about taking exceptional care of all the residents at our rescue.
Salary is competitive, dependent on experience, and will be discussed individually.
Requirements
We have full time opportunities. One weekend day will be required of all full time employees.
Accommodation
Brand new construction, 4-bedroom home will be available in late June for staff. This will be SHARED housing with up to 3 employees living in the house. Each person will have their own bedroom and will share the kitchen and living room spaces. The house is located exactly 5 minutes from the farm. Compensation for employees who are provided housing will be different and discussed separately. NO smoking. NO drugs. The location of housing is very convenient to nearby towns and all amenities. Pets may be allowed on a case by case basis, but are not allowed at the farm and must be able to stay at the house while employee is at work.
Job Benefits
Full time employees earn Paid Time Off Housing is offered (shared house with other employees) The joy of working with donkeys and making a difference in the lives of rescued animals
- Employer No
- 317080
- Website
- http://www.littlelongears.org
- Location
- New Oxford, Pennsylvania, USA
We are a non-profit donkey rescue currently home to nearly 140 donkeys, mini mules and a few ponies. We moved from Westminster, Maryland, two years ago, to our brand new facility on 100 acres in New Oxford, PA. There are multiple large barns, one of which is the main barn with 8 stalls, tack room, feed room, visitor area, grooming area, wash rack, veterinary treatment area, and much more. Every barn has large sand paddocks attached, leading to various pastures for all of the groups of donkeys. This facility has every amenity needed to care for our rescued donkeys and to make things comfortable and efficient for the staff who work here.