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Mars is hiring a Pet Caretaker (Dog) in Thompsons Station, TN. It is a full-time role in Other Roles, first listed on November 3. Mars has 99 other openings in the US.
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Mars has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 22 states. Most are in engineering & mfg (14), data & AI (9) and sales & BD (8). The biggest locations are Chicago, IL (49), Franklin, TN (6) and Salt Lake City, UT (5). 1% of them are remote, 13% are open to entry-level candidates and 8% show pay. We collect Mars' jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Job Description:
SHIFT:
The shift is 10 hours, 4 days a week from 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Weekends and holidays required.
Principal Accountabilities:
This position may include any of the following accountabilities:
- Execute the daily operations of the care unit of the Pet Feeding Center 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 (i.e., 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 Behavior Performance & Training Scientist.
- 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
Critical Mars Leadership Competencies:
- Priority Setting
- Planning
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Integrity & Trust
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Details
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
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 Months of experience interacting with animals in a professional setting
- Minimum high school diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in an animal facility or veterinary hospital
- BS or MS in a biological science
USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Mars' official careers site on November 3, 2026 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. Mars will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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