Animal Care & Research Technician

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title:

Animal Care & Research Technician

Travel Required?:
No Travel

Posting

Start Date:

9/21/26

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176265 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

At Hill’s we have a purpose to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, science-led nutrition, and the best and brightest people.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill’s mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

Are you passionate about advancing pet nutrition and providing world-class care to companion animals? As an Animal Care Research Technician (ACRT), you will directly impact the development of cutting-edge products at the Hill's Pet Nutrition Science & Technology Center. In this dynamic role, you will own the daily care, enrichment, and nutritional needs of our resident pet partners while executing vital research protocols that improve the lives of pets globally.

By delivering exceptional hygiene, precise data collection, and positive behavioral training, you will serve as a critical stakeholder in upholding our rigorous welfare and scientific standards.

You can find more details about our location in the following video!

• Cleans and disinfects the facility's housing units, enrichment areas, toys, pet bedding, feeding areas, equipment, and maintains litter boxes, to include tasks such as:
  Daily power washing and weekly sanitization (including breaking down and resetting) of interior rooms and outdoor spaces for 2-4 hours each day, scooping feces from indoor/outdoor spaces throughout the day, cleaning all cat areas with disinfectant and scooping litter boxes daily, washing interior and exterior windows as scheduled
• Maintains accurate and current sanitation schedule and records
• Engage in positive, daily interactions with pets, including exercise,…