Pet Caretaker (Dog)

Mars; Thompson's Station (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking an Animal Care Technician to manage daily care operations in the Pet Feeding Center, ensuring animal safety and data collection per protocols. The role includes health assessments, enrichment programs, exercise routines, and routine grooming tasks to support animal well-being.

The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with high school level education or GED and preferred biological science degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience interacting with animals in a professional setting.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• BS or MS in a biological science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily operations of the care unit of the Pet Feeding Center to ensure pet safety and well-being, efficient running of the facility and that quality data are gathered from the protocols and delivered to the business.
• Accurately record the requested data according to study protocols (i.e., consumption timing, amounts eaten, body weights, etc.)
• Evaluate pet health (both mental and physical) for any veterinary and/or enrichment needs.
• Daily cleaning of pet housing quarters (interior and exterior) in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Implementation of environmental enrichment programs as directed by the Pet Behavior Performance & Training Scientist.
• Implementation of exercise programs in accordance with standard operating procedure and/or veterinary recommendation.
• Provision of basic animal health tasks such as grooming, nail trimming, weighing, etc. to pets
• Collection and evaluation of feces quality

Skills

Animal facility operations

Computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Animal health knowledge

Lift up to 50 lbs

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Education

High school diploma or GED

BS/MS in biological science (preferred)

Job description

Job Description:

SHIFT:

The shift is 10 hours, 4 days a week from 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Weekends and holidays required.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Execute the daily operations of the care unit of the Pet Feeding Center to ensure pet safety and well-being, efficient running of the facility and that quality data are gathered from the protocols and delivered to the business.
• Accurately record the requested data according to study protocols (i.e., consumption timing, amounts eaten, body weights, etc.)
• Evaluate pet health (both mental and physical) for any veterinary and/or enrichment needs.
• Daily cleaning of pet housing quarters (interior and exterior) in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Implementation of environmental enrichment programs as directed by the Pet Behavior Performance & Training Scientist.
• Implementation of exercise programs in accordance with standard operating procedure and/or veterinary recommendation.
• Provision of basic animal health tasks such as grooming, nail trimming, weighing, etc. to pets
• Collection and evaluation of feces quality

Critical Mars Leadership Competencies:

• Priority Setting
• Planning
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Integrity & Trust
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Details

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge in animal facility operations
• Computer skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of animal health and management issues
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 Months of experience interacting with animals in a professional setting
• Minimum high school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an animal facility or veterinary hospital
• BS or MS in a biological science