Animal Care Technician

Actalent • Mexico, MO • 1d ago

Animal Care Attendant

Permanent | Full-Time #STLSCI

Make a Difference in Pet Nutrition - No Customer Interaction Required!

Join a leading innovator in pet food palatability and help ensure the health and happiness of cats and dogs while supporting the development of delicious, nutritious pet food. As an Animal Care Attendant, you'll play a hands-on role in caring for animals and supporting taste trials-without direct customer service responsibilities.

What You'll Do

Maintain clean, organized, and odor-free kennels and facility areas.

Feed cats and dogs on a set schedule and ensure constant access to fresh water.

Engage animals with toys and social interaction to promote well-being.

Bathe and groom animals as needed to maintain hygiene and comfort.

Prepare and serve pet food for scheduled feedings; weigh and dispose of leftovers.

Accurately document animal behavior, health, and feeding data.

Foster a collaborative, compassionate environment focused on exceptional animal care.

What You Bring

High School Diploma required.

At least 6 months of animal care experience (1 year preferred)-can include professional, volunteer, farm, or personal business experience.

Experience working with large groups of animals is a plus.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for extended periods, and perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, and restraining animals safely.

Experience in animal handling, animal science, or animal research preferred.

Work Environment

Support the Palatability Assessment Resource Center (PARC) in conducting taste trials with cats and dogs.

Work alongside a dedicated team of 19+ care technicians and 4-5 veterinary techs.

Exposure to varying weather conditions and typical animal care environments.

Rotating two-week schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Physical, hands-on role in a high-productivity, team-oriented facility.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven company improving pet nutrition.

Enjoy above-market wages, competitive benefits, and 401(k).

Opportunities for personal growth and career advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mexico, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $42120.00/yr.

Comprehensive Health CoverageEmployees can choose from three medical plans (HDHP 3000, HDHP 1800, PPO) with coverage for prescription drugs, virtual visits, and alternative medicine. Preventive care is fully covered across all plans

Financial Protection PlansEBI offers optional Critical Illness and Accident Protection Plans, providing lump-sum payments or fixed reimbursements for covered events to help with medical and daily living expenses

Income and Family SupportFree short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid parental and maternity leave (up to 12 weeks), and up to $10,000 in adoption assistance are provided to eligible employees

Tax-Advantaged AccountsEmployees can enroll in Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to save pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses, with rollover and investment options for HSAs

Wellness and Additional PerksA wellness program offers up to $1,200 in incentives, and employees have access to pet insurance, travel assistance, life planning resources, and an Employee Assistance Program for emotional and legal support

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mexico,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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