Pet Care Technician Trainee - Hands-On Animal Research

Nestlé Purina North America; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking an Animal Care Technician at our Development Center in St. Joseph, MO. You will support pet food research and welfare, handling dogs and cats, recording data, and contributing to quality standards to advance our dietary solutions.

Responsibilities include daily pet care, sample collection, body weights and BCS, with guidance from project scientists. A HS diploma and 2+ years’ animal care experience are required; a related bachelor's is preferred.

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

• Follow the Animal Welfare Act and the Nestlé Purina R&D Petcare Manual.
• Adhere to Nestlé Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Accurately and reliably record data as outlined by the requesting 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 sick or unusual behavior observed in the pets.

Skills

Animal handling

Data recording

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science/Zoology (preferred)

Job description

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking an Animal Care Technician at our Development Center in St. Joseph, MO. You will support pet food research and welfare, handling dogs and cats, recording data, and contributing to quality standards to advance our dietary solutions.

Responsibilities include daily pet care, sample collection, body weights and BCS, with guidance from project scientists. A HS diploma and 2+ years’ animal care experience are required; a related bachelor's is preferred.