Animal Caretaker

Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary is located on 83 acres of farmland and forest in Chapel Hill, offering a peaceful, rural setting that balances functionality with natural beauty. Our Welcome & Pet Adoption Center is the heart of the sanctuary, providing dedicated care suites for pups and kittens, volunteer support, and community programs. The Center also includes a Cat Cafe upstairs, where visitors can relax and connect with adoptable cats in a welcoming environment. This combination of working sanctuary, adoption hub, and gathering space reflects our mission to provide safe, enriching care for animals while fostering meaningful connections with people.

Job Overview
Join us in helping to save more lives. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Animal Caretaker to join our team. The ideal candidate will care deeply for animal welfare and have the ability to provide high-quality care to pups and kittens - with the option to care for horses, donkeys and mini donkeys. Because we pull vulnerable animals from overcrowded shelters and inhumane situations, we tend to mostly care for puppies, kittens and cats in the Welcome Center and, soon, dogs in our new Good Dogs Cottages.

This role involves working closely with animals in need of refuge to ensure their physical and emotional health. Previous animal welfare experience is not required; however, a strong track record of dependability and reliability in prior roles is essential.

Duties

• Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, enrichment, and exercising.
• Maintain cleanliness in animal living areas and ensure proper sanitation protocols are followed.
• Administer simple medications as prescribed and monitor animals for any changes in behavior or health.
• Document animal behavior, health status, and any treatments and care administered in accordance with sanctuary protocols.

Requirements
The animals rely on steady, dependable routines, so consistent and timely attendance for all scheduled shifts is a core requirement of this role. Being able to work within a team environment while also being self-motivated Is critical. And, of course, a genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare can make all the difference for them.

Please send a cover letter stating why you believe you are a good fit for this role, why you know you would be a reliable and consistent presence for these animals, and why you are drawn to this position.

There is a strong preference for candidates who live in the area, so longer commutes do not become an issue over time.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Working with animals in need is incredibly rewarding, but it’s also hard work. The animals in our care rely on us for consistent feeding, cleaning, and affection every single day. How do you stay motivated and positive while handling the physical demands and daily responsibilities that come with caring for them?
• Every member of our caregiving team plays a vital role in the daily well-being of our animals. What personal strengths, experiences, or qualities do you bring that would make you an strong fit for this role and for our team?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24,000