Pet Caretaker (Cat)
Resumen de la oportunidad
Pet Caretaker (Cat) en Mars. Ubicación publicada: USA-Tennessee-Thompsons Station.
- Empresa
- Mars
- Secteur
- Consumo masivo
- Localisation
- USA-Tennessee-Thompsons Station
- Mode de travail
- Sur site
- Tipo de contrato
- FULL TIME
- Mise à jour
- 26 septembre 2026
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Description de l'offre
À propos du poste
SHIFT: Wednesday - Saturday, 6:30am - 5pm. This will include holidays.
Principal Accountabilities:
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.