Pet Caretaker (Dog)

Mars • Thompson's Station, TN

7d

About The Position

The Pet Caretaker executes daily operations in the care unit of the Pet Feeding Center to support pet safety and well-being, efficient facility operations, and collection of quality data for delivery to the business. The role includes recording study-protocol data, evaluating pets’ mental and physical health, maintaining housing areas, implementing enrichment and exercise programs, providing basic animal-health care, and evaluating feces quality.

The schedule is 10 hours per shift, four days per week, from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Weekends and holidays are required.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience interacting with animals in a professional setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of animal facility operations.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 daily operations of the Pet Feeding Center care unit to support pet safety and well-being, efficient facility operations, and collection and delivery of quality protocol data.
• Accurately record requested data according to study protocols, such as consumption timing, amounts eaten, and body weights.
• Evaluate pets’ mental and physical health for veterinary or enrichment needs.
• Clean pet housing quarters daily, including interior and exterior areas, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Implement environmental enrichment programs as directed by the Pet Behavior Performance & Training Scientist.
• Implement exercise programs according to standard operating procedures or veterinary recommendations.
• Provide basic animal-health tasks, including grooming, nail trimming, and weighing.
• Collect and evaluate feces quality.

What This Job Offers

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