Royal Canin
Pet Caretaker
Lewisburg, Ohio
Everything we do is driven by our passion for pets. Across every role and every location around the world, our teams are united by a shared purpose: creating A Better World For Pets. As a truly pet-centric company, we put pets at the heart of everything—from the products we create to the care and expertise we bring to our work. Whether you’re in R&D, manufacturing, customer care, or any of the corporate functions, your contributions make a direct impact on the health of pets everywhere. We’re also deeply committed to the growth and development of our associates, offering opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a difference every day.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful Pet Caretaker at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
What I love most about Royal Canin is how pet-centric we are—everything we do revolves around improving the lives of pets. It’s not just about creating high-quality products; it’s about living our purpose every day. At the same time, Royal Canin invests in us as associates, helping us grow, develop our skills, and find real meaning in our work. It’s inspiring to be part of a global team that prioritizes both pet health and personal development.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski People & Organization Director, Learning & Culture
As Pet Caretaker at Mars, you will work in a team environment to provide daily care and management for the pets.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required
1-3 years' experience interacting with cats or dogs.
Knowledge in animal facility operations
Knowledge of animal health and management issues.
Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds, work both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in basic grooming or training.
Experience working in an animal facility or animal hospital.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Complete daily cleaning for primary and secondary housing areas within the PHNC in accordance with SOPs, Animal Welfare Act, and Mars standards.
- Implement environmental enrichment, exercise, socialization and grooming programs in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Evaluate pet health (both mental and physical) for any veterinary and/or enrichment needs. Assisting the Health Care Team in treatment and research collections as needed.
- Perform animal behavior and obedience training following the Mars Standards. This includes implementing behavior modification plans, training for research facilities, and support for rehoming.
- Follow Mars Safety (HSE) and Quality Management (QMS).
- Execute daily operations of the care unit to ensure pet safety and well-being, efficient running of the facility and that quality data is gathered from the protocols and delivered to the business.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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