Pet Caretaker (Dog) at Mars, USA-Tennessee-Thompsons Station
Pet Caretaker (Dog) at Mars in USA-Tennessee-Thompsons Station. Full-time. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
SHIFT:
The shift is 10 hours, 4 days a week from 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Weekends and holidays required.
Principal Accountabilities:
This position may include any of the following accountabilities:
- Execute the daily operations of the care unit of the Pet Feeding Center 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 (i.e., 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 Behavior Performance & Training Scientist.
- 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
Critical Mars Leadership Competencies:
- Priority Setting
- Planning
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Integrity & Trust
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Details
Key Functional Skills/Knowledge:
- 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 Months of experience interacting with animals in a professional setting
- Minimum high school diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in an animal facility or veterinary hospital
- BS or MS in a biological science