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Marsveterinary

Pet Caretaker

Marsveterinary, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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

What are we looking for? Minimum Qualifications

Minimum high school diploma or GED

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 animals

Experience working in an animal facility or Veterinary Hospital is preferred

BS or MS in a biological science preferred but not required

What will be your key responsibilities?

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 pets

Collection and evaluation of feces quality

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.

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.

Qualifications Demonstrates Self-Awareness; Tech Savvy; Plans and Aligns; Ensures Accountability; Drives Results; Communicates Effectively

Req ID R143482

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