Overview
Animal Care & Farm Manager – Private Country Estate, East Kerry Jobs in County Kerry, Ireland at Red Chair Medical
Title: Animal Care & Farm Manager – Private Country Estate, East Kerry
Company: Red Chair Medical
Location: County Kerry, Ireland
A rare opportunity to manage and develop a private pet farm within a strictly private country estate in East Kerry. This is a full-time, hands-on role focused on delivering exceptional standards of animal care within a secure, non-public environment.
The estate is creating a safe and structured setting for a range of animals, alongside a small number of carefully managed educational visits for children. This is not a public-facing farm, it is a private, controlled environment where quality of care and discretion are key.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily care, feeding, and welfare management of mixed animals including Highland cattle, llama, ostrich, Sika deer, goats, ducks, and sheep
- Maintain animal housing, paddocks, fencing, and overall farm organisation to a high standard
- Support the introduction and integration of new animals in line with best practice
- Monitor health and welfare, liaising with veterinary support where required
- Ensure a clean, safe, and well-managed environment at all times
Education & Interaction
- Support a small number of structured visits for children within the estate
- Explain animal care, behaviour, and welfare in a clear and engaging way
- Ensure all interaction is calm, safe, and controlled
Requirements
- Proven experience working with livestock or mixed animal environments
- Strong understanding of animal welfare and practical husbandry
- Calm, professional manner, comfortable in a private estate setting
- Confident communicator, able to engage appropriately with small groups
- Reliable, organised, and capable of working independently
What’s on Offer
- Permanent, full-time position
- Highly private and secure working environment
- Opportunity to build and manage a unique, welfare-led animal setting
- Scenic East Kerry estate location
