Matt Carriker

Background

Matt Carikker was born in Fredericksburg, Texas, U.S., to parents Pat and Lee Carriker. His father worked as a veterinarian and his mother was a stay-at-home mom. He also has two siblings — two brothers named Mark William Carriker and Drew Carriker. His brother, Mark, also worked as a YouTuber but tragically lost his life in March 2020.

In 1989, the family relocated to Boerne, Texas, where he completed his early education. When he was in high school, Carriker met a woman named Meredith, and the two began dating. They also graduated high school together. In 2004, the couple tied the knot and got married. In April 2007, Carikker started his YouTube journey with a channel titled “OffTheRanch,” where he uploaded vlogs documenting his daily life. The channel gained popularity over time, especially due to his renovation videos of abandoned cars and houses. While he was getting ready to graduate in 2011, Carriker started another YouTube channel named “DemolitionRanch” on January 3. That same day, he posted his first video on the channel.

Because he focused so much on creating and posting videos, Carriker didn’t end up graduating. Moreover, he had plans to establish a vet hospital after graduation, but that dream also didn’t materialize because he didn’t earn the certification. Therefore, he took a break from making videos and shifted his focus to his studies. After successfully completing his graduate studies, he opened a vet hospital and continued his work on “Demolition Ranch.” In 2014, he started a third channel named “Vet Ranch,” which focuses on animal welfare.