Pet Specialist

Job Description:

Position Title: Pet Specialist

Reports To: Dog Operations Manager

Segment: Petcare

Function: R&D

Location: Thompsons Station, TN (TNT)

Number of Reports

0

Purpose of Role

The focus of this role is to provide for the daily nutritional needs of the pets within the MARS Petcare Feeding Facility, including the execution of the feeding protocols within the guidelines of the MARS Global feeding methodologies.

Principal Accountabilities

• Member of the Feeding Protocol Execution Team
• Preparation and feeding of the daily diets for all pets within the feeding facility.
• Completion of specialized feeding trials and protocols.
• Adherence to the MARS Animal Management Program.
• Recording of requested data according to study protocols (i.e. consumption timing, amounts eaten, body weights, etc)
• Ensure that data collected is complete and adheres to the protocol objective.
• Responsible for the quality and accuracy of the data being delivered back to the business.
• Implementation of environmental enrichment and exercise programs for pets
• Evaluation of feces quality
• Assist with daily husbandry which may include pet grooming and the cleaning of pet quarters

Critical Mars Leadership Capabilities

• Priority Setting
• Planning
• Problem Solving

Key Supporting Competencies

• Integrity and Trust
• Managing and Measuring Work

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

• Knowledge of animal nutrition
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience interacting with cats/dogs

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in the Biological Sciences
• Experience working in an animal facility or Veterinary Hospital
• Experience in data collection and analysis

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.