Vet Assistant

We make pet food taste great!

 

This position is focused on providing care during pet food palatability (flavor) studies.

 

Working as a Vet Assistant allows you to work with both cats and dogs. This job is focused on animal care, and you will not have to work with customers. 

 

Main Responsibilities: 

•        Maintains kennels and facility areas.

•        Ensure facility is organized, sanitized, and free of odors.

•        Feed cats and dogs on schedule.

•        Ensures animals have access to clean water.

•        Uses the provided pet toys to play and socialize animals.

•        Bathes and grooms’ animals.

•        Prepares pet food for scheduled feedings.

•        Weighs left over food and disposes of food accordingly.  

•        Maintains documentation on dogs and cats and updates this information accordingly.

•        Maintains a supportive and collaborative environment.

•        Provides exceptional animal care.

Work Environment:

•        Daily personal interaction with dogs and cats Team oriented work environment, working alongside 19+ care technicians and 4-5 vet tech staff.

•        No interaction with public “clients” (i.e. Pet owners)

•        Highly supportive of personal growth and development

•        High growth global company that operates in a non-cyclical pet food industry, providing stability in the company

•        Privately owned and professionally operated; we can make long-term decisions and are not “chasing the quarter” like a public company.

•        Safety is our #1 priority.

•        Provide scholarships to employee’s children; also supporting local charities and matching gifts to non-profit organizations.

•        Above market wages and competitive benefits package:

o   401k matching, medical/dental/vision; time off via vacation, personal days

Our Core Values:

•        Our people matter: we are for our employees’ well-being, growth, and success both as individuals and high-performing teams.

•        Long-term approach: we think and act differently by prioritizing long-term impact over short-term gains.

•        Win and grow with customers: we partner with customers by listening deeply and delivering innovative solutions.

•        Kaizen mindset: we relentlessly pursue continuous improvement.

Starting pay is $19/hr but is negotiable.

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hermann,MO.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 27, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.