Animal Care Specialist

Actalent; Montgomery City (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Missouri is seeking an Animal Wellness Technician to join a team caring for dogs and cats in a state-of-the-art facility.

You will receive hands-on training in enrichment, feeding programs, and kennel operations while contributing to animal comfort and well-being. This role welcomes candidates passionate about animal care and teamwork, offering growth within veterinary support and related fields.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily care, attention, and enrichment activities for animals
• Exercising and socializing dogs and cats according to established programs
• Feeding animals based on individualized feeding schedules and protocols
• Monitoring animal well-being and documenting observations accurately
• Maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary kennel and animal care areas
• Refreshing water supplies and ensuring animals remain comfortable throughout the day
• Assisting with bathing and cleaning animals when needed
• Performing laundry duties, including washing bedding, towels, and animal care materials
• Preparing animal meals in a food preparation area that operates similarly to a commercial kitchen
• Supporting pet food taste trial programs by preparing and managing feeding materials
• Monitoring inventory levels and notifying supervisors when supplies need replenishing
• Following all safety, sanitation, and animal care procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Animal Wellness Technician

Start Your Career Working with Animals!

Do you love working with dogs and cats? Have you cared for animals through a farm, shelter, pet store, grooming facility, veterinary clinic, kennel, or even your own pets? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to turn your passion for animals into a rewarding career.

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and hardworking individuals to join our team as an Animal Wellness Technician. This is a great entry-level opportunity that provides hands-on training and experience in professional animal care, enrichment, feeding programs, and kennel operations within a state-of-the-art facility.

Whether you're looking to build a future in animal care, veterinary medicine, animal science, or simply want a career where you can make a difference in the lives of animals every day, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Role

As an Animal Wellness Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the health, comfort, and well-being of our dogs and cats by:

• Providing daily care, attention, and enrichment activities for animals
• Exercising and socializing dogs and cats according to established programs
• Feeding animals based on individualized feeding schedules and protocols
• Monitoring animal well-being and documenting observations accurately
• Maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary kennel and animal care areas
• Refreshing water supplies and ensuring animals remain comfortable throughout the day
• Assisting with bathing and cleaning animals when needed
• Performing laundry duties, including washing bedding, towels, and animal care materials
• Preparing animal meals in a food preparation area that operates similarly to a commercial kitchen
• Supporting pet food taste trial programs by preparing and managing feeding materials
• Monitoring inventory levels and notifying supervisors when supplies need replenishing
• Following all safety, sanitation, and animal care procedures

We're Looking For

This Role Is Perfect For Candidates Who

• Enjoy working with animals in a hands-on environment
• Are comfortable being active and on their feet throughout the day
• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Are reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Take pride in keeping work areas clean and organized
• Are looking for long-term growth within animal care

Experience We Value

We welcome candidates with experience in any animal-related setting, including:

• Veterinary clinics or hospitals
• Animal shelters or rescue organizations
• Kennels and boarding facilities
• Pet stores
• Grooming facilities
• Farms and livestock operations
• Humane societies
• Animal husbandry or animal science programs
• Dog walking or pet sitting
• Personal experience caring for multiple animals

No advanced animal care experience is required for many openings. We provide training for motivated individuals who are eager to learn.

In addition, candidates with experience in restaurants, food service, manufacturing, production, warehouse operations, or other fast-paced environments often thrive in this role because of the attention to cleanliness, routines, and teamwork required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds