Pet Care & Research Coordinator Apprentice

Nestlé Purina North America; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America in St. Joseph, MO is seeking an Associate Animal Care Coordinator Trainee (Kennel NT) to care for pets and support research in a pet care environment. You will perform daily feedings, grooming, weigh pets, and maintain accurate data entry under supervision.

You will learn socialization and training programs, follow Nestlé QA/QMS and GLP guidelines, and contribute to a safe, clean facility while supporting a team dedicated to animal well-being and the human–animal bond.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6+ months of animal husbandry or regular pet care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for pets including daily feedings and basic grooming.
• Obtain accurate body weights and enter data reliably.
• Learn and implement socialization and training programs as per guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe facility and adhere to GLP/QMS procedures.
• Report any health concerns to veterinary staff.

Skills

Animal care

Body weight measurement

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nestlé Purina North America in St. Joseph, MO is seeking an Associate Animal Care Coordinator Trainee (Kennel NT) to care for pets and support research in a pet care environment. You will perform daily feedings, grooming, weigh pets, and maintain accurate data entry under supervision.

You will learn socialization and training programs, follow Nestlé QA/QMS and GLP guidelines, and contribute to a safe, clean facility while supporting a team dedicated to animal well-being and the human–animal bond.