Pet Care Specialist — Enrichment, Health & Data Ops

Mars Incorporated; Thompson's Station (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Thompson's Station, TN, is seeking a Pet Care Technician to operate the care unit of the Pet Feeding Center. The role involves hands-on animal care, data collection, and daily facility operations.

The shift is 10 hours, 4 days a week from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekends and holidays required. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience with animals and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience interacting with animals in a professional setting.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in animal facilities or veterinary settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily operations of the care unit to ensure pet safety and well-being.
• Accurately record data according to study protocols (consumption timing, amounts eaten, body weights).
• Evaluate pet health for veterinary and enrichment needs.
• Daily cleaning of pet housing quarters per SOPs.
• Implement environmental enrichment programs as directed by the supervisor.
• Implement exercise programs per SOP or veterinary recommendation.
• Provide basic animal health tasks such as grooming, nail trimming, weighing.
• Collect and evaluate feces quality.

Skills

Animal facility operations

Computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Animal health knowledge

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Evenings, weekends, and holidays

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mars Incorporated in Thompson's Station, TN, is seeking a Pet Care Technician to operate the care unit of the Pet Feeding Center. The role involves hands-on animal care, data collection, and daily facility operations.

The shift is 10 hours, 4 days a week from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekends and holidays required. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience with animals and a high school diploma.