Pet Caretaker (Cat)

SHIFT: Wednesday - Saturday, 6:30am - 5pm. This will include holidays.

This position may include any of the following accountabilities

• Execute the daily operations of the care unit of the MARS Pet Feeding Facility 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 (ie, 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 directed by the Pet Behavior Performance & Training Scientist
• Implementation of exercise programs in accordance with standard operating procedures and/or veterinary recommendations.
• 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 Detail

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 Months of experience interacting with cats/dogs
• Experience working in an animal facility or Veterinary Hospital is preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• BS or MS in a biological science preferred but not required

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.