To apply, please visit: https://careers.mars.com/global/en/job/R5632/Pet-Caretaker

Purpose of Role:
The focus of this role is to provide daily care for the pets within the MARS Petcare Feeding Facility including cleaning of the facilities and implementation of the environmental enrichment programs.

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 (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 Enrichment Specialist.
Implementation of exercise programs in accordance with the standard operating procedure and/or veterinary recommendation.
Provision of basic animal health tasks for pets such as grooming, nail trimming, weighing, etc.
Collection and evaluation of feces quality

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 as needed

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 6 months of experience working with cats/dogs

Preferred Qualifications

BS or MS in a biological science
Experience working in an animal facility or Veterinary Hospital

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™.Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: One location

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