Animal Care Technician

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in pet food is looking for an Animal Care Technician in Missouri. In this role, you'll provide exceptional care for animals, ensuring their well-being and supporting their health through various responsibilities. If you are passionate about animal welfare and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers you a chance to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Supportive, caring environment

Hands-on experience

Opportunity for growth

Dog-friendly workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in animal care.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in animal science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate animal care and monitor health.
• Keep animal enclosures clean and maintain safety standards.
• Complete daily documentation and observe animal behaviors.

Skills

Animal Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Physical Endurance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in animal science

Job description

We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide.

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Animal Care Technician!

Do you have a passion for animals and a desire to make a real difference in their lives? We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Animal Care Technician to join our team and help provide exceptional care for animals in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). If you’re committed to animal welfare and ready to take on a rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:
As an Animal Care Technician, your role will involve a variety of duties that directly impact the health and well-being of the animals in your care. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Compassionate Animal Care: Provide love, care, and attention to all animals, ensuring they are treated with the respect they deserve.
• Feeding and Care: Prepare and serve meals, conduct feeding trials, and ensure animals always have access to fresh water.
• Sanitation & Safety: Keep animal enclosures clean and odor-free, while maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Animal Enrichment: Help socialize, exercise, and provide olfactory/natural enrichment for dogs and cats.
• Health Monitoring: Observe and report animal behaviors, health conditions, and report any concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Daily Documentation & Reports: Accurately record animal information, complete necessary visual management charts, and contribute to daily huddles.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Assist with animal introductions, manage supplies, and help with the acquisition of new animals as needed.

Qualifications:
We’re looking for someone who brings both a passion for animal care and the necessary experience to excel in the role:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in animal science (preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in animal care

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to safely follow safety protocols and established safety standards
• Passion for working with animals and socializing them in a positive, off-leash environment
• Capability to assess animal health and provide proper care
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform other physical tasks as needed

Physical Demands:
This role requires physical activity including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and using hands to handle animals. You will need to have good vision and be able to perform tasks that require close attention and physical exertion.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that makes a tangible impact on animal welfare every day
• Work in a supportive, caring environment where your contributions matter
• Gain hands-on experience and the opportunity to grow in the field of animal care

If you're passionate about animal welfare and ready for a challenging yet rewarding role, apply today to join our team of dedicated animal care professionals!

AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents.

Headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri, USA, AFB has offices and production facilities strategically positioned around the globe in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, the Netherlands, China, and Australia. Our organization is comprised of a variety of departments including research & development, manufacturing & operations, quality assurance and sales & marketing.

AFB is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. , a privately-held, family-owned, professionally managed technical business that traces its roots back more than 175 years.

Who We Are

Above all else, AFB International values its employees, its customers, the animals they serve and the communities in which we do business. The cornerstone of our enduring legacy is stated in the EBI Core Values .

Dog Friendly Workplace!

AFB's global headquarters instituted a dog-friendly workplace, and the benefits have far exceeded our expectations! The biggest changes we have noticed around the office are:

Having dogs here makes us move! Now we have a reason to get up and take a walk outside for some fresh air. It’s amazing how we don’t do this when we are alone but leave it to Fido to make us get up and get in a little exercise.

Having dogs here makes us talk! Who needs an icebreaker when you see fellow colleagues walking their beloved pooch? How can you walk by a wagging tail? The dogs make you stop and say hi. Many relationships have been strengthened by having dogs at work.

Having dogs here makes us happy! In a fast-paced workplace, it’s easy to get lost in the daily grind. It’s amazing how many colleagues swing by the office of someone with a pet just to get some fur therapy. They put a smile on your face and remind you to not sweat the small stuff.

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