Animal Care Specialist

Animal Wellness TechnicianStart Your Career Working with Animals!Do you love working with dogs and cats? Have you cared for animals through a farm, shelter, pet store, grooming facility, veterinary clinic, kennel, or even your own pets? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to turn your passion for animals into a rewarding career.We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and hardworking individuals to join our team as an Animal Wellness Technician. This is a great entry-level opportunity that provides hands-on training and experience in professional animal care, enrichment, feeding programs, and kennel operations within a state-of-the-art facility.Whether you're looking to build a future in animal care, veterinary medicine, animal science, or simply want a career where you can make a difference in the lives of animals every day, we'd love to meet you.What You'll DoAs an Animal Wellness Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring the health, comfort, and well-being of our dogs and cats by:Providing daily care, attention, and enrichment activities for animalsExercising and socializing dogs and cats according to established programsFeeding animals based on individualized feeding schedules and protocolsMonitoring animal well-being and documenting observations accuratelyMaintaining clean, safe, and sanitary kennel and animal care areasRefreshing water supplies and ensuring animals remain comfortable throughout the dayAssisting with bathing and cleaning animals when neededPerforming laundry duties, including washing bedding, towels, and animal care materialsPreparing animal meals in a food preparation area that operates similarly to a commercial kitchenSupporting pet food taste trial programs by preparing and managing feeding materialsMonitoring inventory levels and notifying supervisors when supplies need replenishingFollowing all safety, sanitation, and animal care proceduresWe're Looking ForThis role is perfect for candidates who:Enjoy working with animals in a hands-on environmentAre comfortable being active and on their feet throughout the dayHave a strong work ethic and positive attitudeWork well independently and as part of a teamAre reliable, punctual, and detail-orientedTake pride in keeping work areas clean and organizedAre looking for long-term growth within animal careExperience We ValueWe welcome candidates with experience in any animal-related setting, including:Veterinary clinics or hospitalsAnimal shelters or rescue organizationsKennels and boarding facilitiesPet storesGrooming facilitiesFarms and livestock operationsHumane societiesAnimal husbandry or animal science programsDog walking or pet sittingPersonal experience caring for multiple animalsNo advanced animal care experience is required for many openings. We provide training for motivated individuals who are eager to learn.In addition, candidates with experience in restaurants, food service, manufacturing, production, warehouse operations, or other fast-paced environments often thrive in this role because of the attention to cleanliness, routines, and teamwork required.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Montgomery City, MO.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Montgomery City, MO.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.About ActalentActalent 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.