Animal Care & Research Technician

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #167009 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet.

Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Are you passionate about providing world-class care for our pet partners while contributing to groundbreaking product development? As an Animal Care and Research Technician, you will play a vital role in fostering the well‑being of our animals through daily enrichment, individualized nutrition, and specialized research support. By joining our team, you are owning the health and happiness of our pets and influencing the future of pet nutrition at Colgate-Palmolive.

• Provide daily care and enrichment for animals through exercise, play, training, and grooming.
• Foster animal well‑being using positive behavioral techniques and monitoring health and comfort.
• Observe, document, and support animal health, including administering medications and routine care.
• Prepare individualized meals, monitor nutrition, and track food and water intake.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by sanitizing animal areas and equipment.
• Collect samples and perform procedures (e.g., dental, ultrasound, DEXA) to support research.
• Accurately enter and manage animal care data to uphold research standards.

• Proactively seek learning and growth opportunities within and beyond your core role.
• Expand your skills through cross‑training, collaboration, and staying current on best practices.
• Contribute innovative ideas to improve animal care and team effectiveness.
• Grow into roles involving diagnostic procedures, team leadership, project management, and cross‐functional collaboration.
• Diagnostic procedures (radiology, ultrasound, dental care, DEXA scanning).

• Graduation or GED from accredited High School and 1 year of experience in a licensed animal facility;
  Bachelor's degree in animal or biological sciences may substitute for the 1 year of experience requirement.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule supporting a 365‑day operation, including weekends and holidays.
• Proven management skills with the ability to develop short‑ and long‑term plans to enable the achievement of business objectives.

• Credentialed Licensed Veterinary Technician Certification.
• Veterinary Hospital experience;
  Prior clinical/research experience.

If you are passionate about animal wellness, enjoy both daily routines and new challenges, and want to work in an environment that values enrichment as much as research, we’d love to have you join our team!

Salary Range $ - $ USD. Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for Executive‑level roles.

Benefits:
Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year).

Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or…