Associate Technician Trainee, Animal Care
- Pay
- $44,272 – $58,473 per year
- Location
- St. Joseph, MO · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 7 days ago
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- Associate Technician Trainee, Animal Care
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.
Position Summary
Our Nestlé Development Center (NDC) in St. Joseph, MO is home to dogs and cats who help us learn, research, and better understand the well-being of pets and promote the human animal bond. When you join us, you'll work to ensure our pets have the best quality of care while participating in cutting edge pet food research.
Research that contributes to innovative, first to market dietary solutions as well as trusted all life stage pet food. Our center is located near the metropolitan area of Kansas City, within 30 minutes of the Kansas City International airport. St. Joseph is a tight-knit, rural community packed with character, still within commuting distance to the city thus, providing many residential opportunities.
- As an Associate Technician Trainee, Animal Care (Cat PWM), you’ll be responsible for organizing and performing the necessary work related to the care, palatability, or nutritional testing of the pets under general supervision.
- Knowledge of and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and the Nestlé Purina R&D Petcare Manual
- Adherence to Nestlé Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Accurately and reliably record data as outlined by the requesting project scientists.
- Collect and process samples for standard and non-standard nutrition tests.
- Obtain animal body weights and Body Condition Scoring (BCS)
- Provide care including daily feedings of the pets and basic grooming
- Report to the veterinary staff sick or unusual behavior observed in the pets
Requirements
High School Diploma (or GED)
2+ years of professional animal handling/husbandry and/or regular care of animals
Other
Bachelors degree in Animal Science/Zoology or related field is preferred
Salary
$44,272.80 to $58,473.00 per year
Pay and benefits
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
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Salary
$44,272.80 to $58,473.00 per year
Equal opportunity and legal notices
- Job Requisition: 426612
- St. Joseph, MO, US, 64503
- St. Joseph, MO, US, 64503
- Nearest Major Market: Kansas City
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From Nestle's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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