Animal Care and Research Technician 95703

No Relocation Assistance Offered
#95703 Topeka Kansas United States

Job Summary:

Animal Care and Research Technicians (ACRT) will provide high quality care for our pet partners. Individuals in this position support new and existing productdevelopment activities through animal care hygiene and sanitation food service data collection and equipment operation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Animal Health and Hygiene

Ensures animal health and hygiene through exercise training bathing grooming and enrichment activities

Trims nails expresses glands and perform other routine procedures

Administers medications vaccines and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian

Applies behavioral principles as part of a learning or treatment process to modify and improve animal behavior

Learns understands and adheres to Hills Global Animal Care and Use policy & Hills Animal Colony Standard Operating Procedures

Cleaning and Sanitation

Cleans and disinfects canine and feline single and group housing units enrichment areas and other areas of the facility

Cleans and disinfects toys pet bedding and feeding areas and equipment

Cleans and maintains litter boxes for distribution

Launders and maintains pet bedding towels and other items for as needed

Maintains accurate and current sanitation schedule and records

Food Service

Accurately fills pet feeding containers as directed by daily test schedule

Coordinates with other team members to deliver and pickup food containers

Accurately weighs food returns and records data in the animal management system database

Washes organizes and stores food containers and watering bowls

Data Collection

Collects blood urine and stool for testing

Records body weights temperature body condition scores blood pressure measurements heart rates etc.

Assists with dental prophy ultrasound acupuncture and DEXA procedures

Maintains knowledge of ongoing feeding studies and communicates observations/issues

Equipment Operation

Operates calibrates and checks food and body weight scales

Operates handheld data terminals and computers (e.g. Word Excel Lotus Notes) and other applications

Troubleshoots mechanical issues with computer systems feeders or equipment

MinimumEducation Experience:

• Graduation or GED from accredited High School and 1 year of experience in a licensed animal or human care facility.
• A Bachelors. degree in animal or biological sciences may substitute for the 1 year of experience requirement

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Credentialed Licensed Veterinary Technician Certification;
• Veterinary Hospital experience; Prior clinical/research experience.

Expected areas of skills:

• Experience with Google based applications such as Sheets Docs Drive.

• Must be able to come to work as needed to arrive on time and to work overtime.

• Must be able to work variable work schedules including weekends and holidays.

• Must be able to tolerate working conditions that do not exceed safe limits such as heat cold humidity noise drafts dust odors elevations and enclosed spaces for extended period of time each day.

• Must be able to work with approved industrial chemicals.

• Must be able to work with species of animals including but not limited to cats and dogs.

• Must be able to successfully meet minimum requirements of the PNC Animal Colony Functional Capacity Evaluation.

• Must be able to stand bend pull push and lift up to 50# repetitively on a daily basis.

• Must be able to hear (either naturally or with assistance) any animal vocalizations.

• Must be able to see (either naturally or with corrective lenses) and interpret visual signals from a computer screen and keyboard or other electronic devices.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law

Are you interested in working for Hills Pet Nutrition You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by email are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Work that matters fueled by passion for pets! At Hills we have a purpose. Every day around the world we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation amazing nutrition and the best and brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition Hills mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.

HILLS Prescription Diet therapeutic pet foods HILLS Science Diet and HILLS Ideal Balance wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hills is a division of ColgatePalmolive a leading global consumer products company tightly focused on Oral Care Personal Care Home Care and Pet Nutrition with sales of products in more than 200 countries. To learn more about Hills and Colgate please visit and or find us on LinkedIn Facebook Twitter and YouTube.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact with the subject Accommodation Request should you require accommodation.