Pet Caretaker (Dog)

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:
This position may include any of the following 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