Caretaker / Ranch Hand Working Couple needed at Donkey & Mule Sanctuary in Washington State ~ $70k-$90k

Mas Ass Acres Sanctuary

Email

[email protected]

Location

Sequim, WA

Job Type

Full Time, Year round

Salary

$70,000-$90,000

Posted

February 27, 2026

Housing Offered?

Yes

Experience

2-5 yrs

Sponsoring Work Visas?

How to Apply

Via Email

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: 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.