Animal Care & Research Technician

Colgate; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as an Animal Care & Research Technician, responsible for ensuring the health and hygiene of animals, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in research activities. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development in animal care.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation/PTO Days

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a licensed animal facility.
• Credentialed Licensed Veterinary Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures animal health through exercise, training, and grooming.
• Cleans and disinfects animal housing and equipment.
• Collects blood, urine, and stool for testing.

Skills

Management

Animal Care

Behavior Modification

Data Collection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in animal or biological sciences

Tools

Google Sheets

Word

Excel

Lotus Notes

Job description

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A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Animal Care & Research Technician

Travel Required?: No Travel

Date: May 13, 2025

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#167009 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Animal Health & Hygiene

Ensures animal health and hygiene through exercise, training, bathing, grooming, and enrichment activities

Trims nails, expresses anal glands, and perform other routine procedures

Administers medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian

Applies behavioral principles as part of a learning or treatment process to modify and improve animal behavior

Learns, understands and adheres to Hill's Global Animal Care and Use policy & Hill's Animal Colony Standard Operating Procedures.

Cleaning & Sanitation

Cleans and disinfects canine and feline single and group housing units, enrichment areas, and other areas of the facility

Cleans and disinfects toys, pet bedding, and feeding areas and equipment

Cleans and maintains litter boxes for distribution

Launders and maintains pet bedding, towels, and other items for as needed

Maintains accurate and current sanitation schedule and records

Food Service

Accurately fills pet feeding containers as directed by daily test schedule

Coordinates with other team members to deliver and pickup food containers

Accurately weighs food returns and records data in the animal management system database

Washes, organizes, and stores food containers and watering bowls

Data Collection

Collects blood, urine, and stool for testing

Records body weights, temperature, body condition scores, blood pressure measurements, heart rates, etc.

Assists with dental prophy, ultrasound, acupuncture, and DEXA procedures

Maintains knowledge of ongoing feeding studies and communicates observations/issues

Equipment Operation

Operates, calibrates and checks food and body weight scales

Operates hand-held data terminals and computers (e.g., Word, Excel, Lotus Notes) and other applications

Troubleshoots mechanical issues with computer systems, feeders, or equipment

Graduation or GED from accredited High School and 1 year of experience in a licensed animal facility; Bachelor's degree in animal or biological sciences may substitute for the 1 year of experience requirement

Ability to work a flexible schedule supporting a 365 day operation, including weekends and holidays.

Proven management skills with the ability to develop short- and long-term plans to enable the achievement of business objectives

Preferred qualifications include:

Credentialed Licensed Veterinary Technician Certification;

Veterinary Hospital experience; Prior clinical/research experience.

Expected Areas of Skills

Experience with Google based applications such as Sheets, Docs, Drive.

Must be able to come to work as needed, to arrive on time, and to work overtime.

Must be able to work variable work schedules including weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to tolerate working conditions that do not exceed safe limits such as heat, cold, humidity, noise, drafts, dust, odors, elevations, and enclosed spaces for extended periods of time each day. Must be able to work with approved industrial chemicals.

Must be able to work with species of animals including, but not limited to, cats and dogs. Must be able to successfully meet minimum requirements of the PNC Animal Colony Functional Capacity Evaluation.

Must be able to stand, bend, pull, push, and lift up to 50# repetitively on a daily basis. Must be able to hear (either naturally or with assistance) any animal vocalizations.

Must be able to see (either naturally or with corrective lenses) and interpret visual signals from a computer screen and keyboard, or other electronic devices.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $ - $ USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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