Pet Caretaker (Dog)

Mars • Thompson's Station, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position executes 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. Responsibilities include accurately recording data according to study protocols, evaluating pet health, daily cleaning of pet housing quarters, implementing environmental enrichment and exercise programs, and providing basic animal health tasks such as grooming and weighing.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: High school or GED