Animal Care Staff

Ironwood Pig Sanctuary | Marana, AZ

Love animals and don’t mind working hard? We’re looking for a dependable, observant person to join our Animal Care team caring for nearly 700 rescued pigs.

💰 $16/hour starting pay
⏰ Full-time | 40 hours/week
☀️ Summer: 7 AM – 3 PM
❄️ Winter: 8 AM – 4 PM
❤️ Benefits after 30 days

🐽 WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepare and feed individual pigs and large groups
• Follow feeding plans for pigs with special diets and individual needs
• Prepare juices, mashes, supplements, and specialized feedings
• Observe pigs for changes in appetite, behavior, mobility, injuries, swelling, and other health concerns
• Learn and recognize individual pigs and their specific care needs
• Provide additional care for elderly, disabled, sick, and special-needs pigs
• Assist with light medical care once trained
• Safely move, separate, catch, and handle pigs when needed
• Clean and maintain feeding equipment and animal-care areas
• Communicate and document health or behavioral concerns
• Assist with other animal-care tasks as needed

☀️ WHAT TO EXPECT

This is a fast-paced, physically demanding outdoor job. You’ll spend your day walking throughout the sanctuary, lifting and carrying feed and supplies, and working outside in the Arizona heat.

Previous pig experience is NOT required. We’ll teach you!

We’re looking for someone who is:
✓ Dependable
✓ Observant
✓ Eager to learn
✓ Able to follow detailed instructions
✓ Committed to providing excellent care

📩 HOW TO APPLY