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Ranch & Farm Hand, Animal Care & Maintenance
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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$39,426 / year median in California
+13% projected growth
Job Description
HELPDESK FARM IS NOW HIRING!
Do you love animals, working outdoors, and ranch life? HelpDesk Farm is looking for hardworking, dependable, hands-on people who know how to work on a ranch or farm, or who are willing to learn. Our ranch is home to many animals, including: Horses & PoniesCowsGoatsSheep & LambsLlamasChickensDogsCatsTurtlesOstriches…and more!WE ARE HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS
Horse & Livestock Care Experienced horse trainers and handlers- People who genuinely love working with horses and ponies
- Feeding and caring for livestock
- Cleaning horse stalls, stables, pens, and animal areas
- Cleaning and removing manure
- Milking cows
- Collecting chicken eggs
- Cleaning chicken coops
- General daily animal care and ranch maintenance Farming, Planting & Landscaping Planting fruit trees, plants, and crops
- Maintaining trees and vegetation
- Irrigation and watering
- Running and repairing water lines
- General landscaping and property maintenance Ranch Construction & Maintenance Building and repairing gates and fencing
- Building animal shelters, shade structures, tents, and enclosures
- Painting and repairs
- Carpentry and general construction
- Creating and improving animal areas
- Building useful and creative projects around the ranch Ranch & Property Improvement Dirt road grading, paving, and road improvement
- Tractor and equipment experience
- Propane system experience
- Plumbing and water-line experience
- Fencing and gate installation
- General handyman and ranch maintenance work