Job Description:

Job Title: Dog Caretaker

Schedule: Day Shift, Weekends and Holidays rotating

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 as directed by the Pet Enrichment Specialist.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 petsCollection and evaluation of feces quality
Critical Mars Leadership Competencies

Priority SettingPlanningDealing with AmbiguityIntegrity & TrustProblem SolvingAttention to Details
Key Functional Skills/Knowledge:

Knowledge in animal facility operationsComputer skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalKnowledge of animal health and management issuesAbility to lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays
Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 6 Months of experience interacting with cats/dogsExperience working in an animal facility or Veterinary Hospital is preferred
Minimum Qualifications

Minimum high school diploma or GEDBS or MS in a biological science preferred but not required
Every associate at Mars has responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 140,000 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.Best-in-class 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.[Insert any additional market/role specific benefits that the candidate might be interested in]
Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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