Petcare Technician I - Trainee

Company: Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for organizing and performing the necessary work related to the care of the pets and palatability or nutritional testing under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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• Knowledge of and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and all procedures and protocols in the Nestl-- Purina R&D Petcare Manual
  
• Adherence to Nestl-- Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  
• Assign rooms in data management system and process palatability/nutrition tests
  
• Perform nutritional, palatability or behavior tests according to the protocol submitted in the request
  
• Accurately and reliably record data as outlined by the requesting project scientist
  
• Organize incoming food for tests
  
• Perform grooming as necessary
  
• Obtain animal body weights/body condition scoring (BCS) as required
  
• Provide socialization programs for pets
  
• Assist with care for and monitor growth of puppies or kittens as needed
  
• Report to the veterinary staff sick or unusual behavior observed in the pets
  
• Report any broken or damaged equipment, item or physical area
  
• Perform minor troubleshooting of facility equipment
  
• Perform all necessary cleaning and sanitation duties to maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment
  
• Assist with minor veterinary procedures (e.g. exams)
  
• Assist with breeding of pets as needed
  
• Practice safety in the work area
  
  
  
  JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):
  
  
  
  
  
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  • High School Diploma (or GED)
    
  • Minimum 2 years of animal handling experience or BS degree in Animal Science/Zoology or related field
    
  • Good interpersonal, communication, organization, and math skills
    
  • Computer literacy
    
    SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
    
    
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    • Advanced training or experience in animal science, veterinary technology, or animal handling, grooming, or behavior
      

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