Cat Care & Enrichment Specialist

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Tennessee; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and dental coverage

Retirement plan

Generous vacation plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Mars Petcare US in Thompson’s Station, TN is seeking a Pet Caretaker – Cat to provide daily care for the cats in the feeding facility, maintain clean habitats, and apply enrichment programs.

The role reports to the Animal Operations Manager–Cat and works from Wednesday to Saturday, 6:30am–5pm, including holidays. It requires physical fitness and flexibility; Mars offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• BS or MS in a biological science preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of animal health and management issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily operations of the care unit in the MARS Pet Feeding Facility to ensure pet safety and well-being and accurate data collection.
• Record data according to study protocols (consumption timing, amounts eaten, body weights, etc).
• Evaluate pet health for veterinary and enrichment needs.
• Daily cleaning of pet housing quarters per SOPs.
• Implement environmental enrichment programs as directed by the Scientist.
• Implement exercise programs as per SOPs or veterinary guidance.
• Perform basic animal health tasks such as grooming, nail trimming, weighing.
• Collect and evaluate feces quality.

Skills

Animal facility operations

Computer skills

Communication skills

Animal health knowledge

Physical ability (lift up to 50 lbs)

Evenings/weekends/holidays flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

BS/MS in biological science

Job description

Mars Petcare US in Thompson’s Station, TN is seeking a Pet Caretaker – Cat to provide daily care for the cats in the feeding facility, maintain clean habitats, and apply enrichment programs.

The role reports to the Animal Operations Manager–Cat and works from Wednesday to Saturday, 6:30am–5pm, including holidays. It requires physical fitness and flexibility; Mars offers competitive pay and benefits.