Now hiring for the animal care team

Job Title: Animal Caregiver

About Central Texas Pig Rescue (CTPR)

Central Texas Pig Rescue is a nonprofit sanctuary dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care of pigs and other farmed animals. We believe animals are here with us, not for us. As a sanctuary (not an agricultural operation), our daily care centers compassion, safety, and individualized support for each resident. Learn more: centraltexaspigs.org

Position Overview

CTPR is hiring our first paid team member for the Animal Care Team. You’ll support daily husbandry, health observations, and select transports. This is a contract role (1099). Payment is gross; taxes are not withheld. A completed W‑9 is required and a 1099 will be issued for tax purposes.

  • Contract Type: 1099 independent contractor

  • Schedule: Part‑time; we may hire multiple people to cover a total of ~20 hours/week on set, predictable days (non‑concurrent shifts). Weekend/holiday coverage required.

  • Compensation: $15–$20/hour, based on experience and training needed (top of range upon demonstrated self‑sufficiency).

  • Start Date: Immediate

This Might Be a Great Fit If You…

  • Love animals—especially pigs—and align with our mission.

  • Are a thoughtful, clear communicator (written and verbal).

  • Can handle Central Texas weather (summer heat, winter cold, mud, dust).

  • Can repeatedly lift and carry 50 lb (feed bags, hay bales).

  • Hold a valid driver’s license and can present proof of personal auto insurance.

  • Can comply with a vegan lifestyle while on sanctuary property (mandatory).

  • Have some animal-care experience (priority to pig/farm-animal experience).

Core Responsibilities

  • Daily feeding and watering, neighborhood checks, groundskeeping, and tending to cabins and neighborhoods as directed.

  • Health observations & reporting (mobility, appetite, behavior, wounds, etc.).

  • Special-needs support: preparing special meals, administering oral meds/supplements per protocol.

  • Hospital transports: Texas A&M Veterinary appointments during normal business hours (typically scheduled in advance). Drives are performed in the sanctuary van (insured for volunteers); you must still provide proof of personal auto insurance. Expect occasional long round‑trip drives.

  • On‑site support for deliveries, mobile vet/farrier visits, and vendor check‑ins.

  • Projects & grounds work: spreading mulch, digging mud‑spas, setting t‑posts/fencing, light repairs.

  • Team communication: active, timely use of Microsoft Teams for shift notes, animal updates, task hand‑offs, and collaborating on concerns/solutions. (If you are not tech‑savvy or don’t use your phone for work communication, this won’t be a fit.)

Self‑Sufficiency & Reliability (Very Important)

  • Solo shifts are common — you will often be the only person on site. Success requires self‑drive, clear communication, and confident decision‑making within sanctuary protocols.

  • Reliability is non‑negotiable. This role backstops unpaid volunteers who have full‑time jobs; if you don’t show up, animals and people are impacted.

  • Consistency is the goal. We value steady hours on site, predictable days; thorough shift notes in Teams; and clean hand‑offs.

Qualifications (Required)

  • Age 18+.

  • Reliable transportation and punctuality.

  • Able to work around large animals safely; follow biosecurity and sanctuary protocols.

  • Vegan lifestyle on site (mandatory).

  • Comfortable working outdoors year‑round and getting dirty; able to stand/walk for long periods; safely lift 50 lb.

Nice‑to‑Have (Bonus)

  • Pig or farmed‑animal care experience.

  • Equine (Donkey Specifically) experience.

  • Experience driving a livestock trailer (please note if you have this).

  • First aid/triage knowledge for prey animals (unlike traditional companion animals, they don’t always want the help!).

Contract & Tax Notes

This is an independent contractor role. You will invoice for hours; payment is gross (no tax withholding). A W‑9 is required before work begins; a 1099 will be issued for tax reporting.

How to Apply

  • Email a single PDF résumé and a brief note (200–400 words) on why sanctuary work matters to you.

  • Include three references (at least one from animal care, vet, agriculture, or sanctuary work if available).

  • Subject line: “Animal Care Team Opportunity”.

  • Send to: info@centraltexaspigs.org

  • Optional: link to relevant social portfolio or Veganjobs profile.

Hiring priority: candidates with demonstrated animal experience.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. CTPR is an equal‑opportunity organization.