Associate Animal Care Coordinator Trainee (Cat Repro)

About the role

Join Nestlé's Development Center in St. Joseph, MO, where confident, well‑socialized dogs and cats support cutting‑edge pet‑food research. As an Associate Animal Care Coordinator Trainee you will help ensure the highest quality of care for the animals while contributing to research that strengthens the human‑animal bond.

Key responsibilities

• Provide daily care for pets, including feedings, basic grooming and enrichment activities.
• Obtain accurate body weights and body‑condition scores as required.
• Enter pet‑related data reliably into the system.
• Learn and apply socialization and training programs according to guidelines.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties to maintain a safe environment.
• Follow Nestlé Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Comply with the Animal Welfare Act and Nestlé Purina Petcare procedures.
• Report any sick animals or unusual behavior to veterinary staff.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience in animal husbandry or regular animal care.

What we offer

• Salary range $35,000 – $45,000 per year.
• Performance‑based incentives.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Broad range of additional benefits.