Pet Caretaker

Job Description

Job Description:

Purpose of Role:

The focus of this role is to provide daily care for the dogs within the MARS Petcare Feeding Facility including cleaning of the facilities and implementation of the environmental enrichment programs.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED

• Knowledge in animal facility operations

• Computer skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Knowledge of animal health and management issues

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 Months of experience interacting with animals

• Experience working in an animal facility or Veterinary Hospital is preferred

• BS or MS in a biological science preferred but not required

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Execute the daily operations of the care unit of the MARS Pet Feeding Facility to ensure pet safety and well-being, efficient running of the facility and that quality data are gathered from the protocols and delivered to the business.

• Accurately record the requested data according to study protocols (ie, consumption timing, amounts eaten, body weights, etc)

• Evaluate pet health (both mental and physical) for any veterinary and/or enrichment needs.

• Daily cleaning of pet housing quarters (interior and exterior) in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Implementation of environmental enrichment programs as directed by the Pet Enrichment Specialist.

• Implementation of exercise programs in accordance with standard operating procedure and/or veterinary recommendation.

• Provision of basic animal health tasks such as grooming, nail trimming, weighing, etc. to pets

• Collection and evaluation of feces quality

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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