Job Title: Traveling Animal Caretaker / Property Manager
Location: Multi-state travel required (Wyoming, South Florida, Ohio, Virginia, and potential future property in Las Vegas)
Compensation: $150,000 annually
Position Overview
A private individual is seeking a dedicated and experienced Traveling Animal Caretaker / Property Manager to oversee the care of a variety of animals and manage multiple residential properties across several states. This unique role is ideal for a hands-on professional who enjoys travel, has strong animal care experience, and possesses practical property maintenance and management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Animal Care:
- Provide daily care for a variety of animals, including a pony, miniature donkeys, goats, dogs, rabbits, and a ferret
- Feed, groom, and monitor the health and well-being of all animals
- Coordinate veterinary visits and administer basic care as needed
- Travel with the employer and animals when required
- Remain at designated properties to care for animals when the employer is traveling without them
Property Management:
- Travel to each property approximately once per month to conduct thorough inspections (interior and exterior)
- Identify maintenance needs and ensure properties are well-maintained and secure
- Source, hire, and coordinate handymen, contractors, and service providers for repairs or projects
- Oversee and manage all maintenance work to ensure quality and timely completion
- Maintain records of property conditions, repairs, and vendor services
Qualifications
- Proven experience in animal care, preferably with a range of farm and domestic animals
- Strong handyman or property maintenance background preferred
- Ability to travel frequently and adapt to changing locations
- Experience managing contractors or service providers
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and trustworthy
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Valid driver’s license required