Pet Care Technician Trainee — Animal Health Research

Nestlé S.A.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Development Center in St. Joseph, MO seeks an Associate Technician Trainee, Animal Care (Cat NT). You will organize and perform care, palatability, and nutritional testing tasks under supervision to support pet nutrition research.

Responsibilities include recording data, collecting samples, weighing animals, providing daily care, and reporting concerns to veterinary staff. A High School Diploma and 2+ years animal handling are required; a Bachelor's in Animal Science or Zoology is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED).
• 2+ years of professional animal handling/husbandry and/or regular care of animals.
• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science/Zoology or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and perform the necessary work related to the care, palatability, or nutritional testing of the pets under general supervision.
• Record data accurately and reliably as outlined by project scientists.
• Collect and process samples for standard and non-standard nutrition tests.
• Obtain animal body weights and Body Condition Scoring (BCS).
• Provide care including daily feedings of the pets and basic grooming.
• Report to the veterinary staff any sick or unusual behavior observed in the pets.

Skills

Animal handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred in Animal Science or Zoology

Job description

Nestlé Development Center in St. Joseph, MO seeks an Associate Technician Trainee, Animal Care (Cat NT). You will organize and perform care, palatability, and nutritional testing tasks under supervision to support pet nutrition research.

Responsibilities include recording data, collecting samples, weighing animals, providing daily care, and reporting concerns to veterinary staff. A High School Diploma and 2+ years animal handling are required; a Bachelor's in Animal Science or Zoology is