Overview
Breeding Kennel Technician Jobs in Town of Patterson, New York, USA at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Inc.
Location: Town of Patterson
At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, we are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence. Guiding Eyes for the Blind is dedicated to creating and supporting life-changing connections between people and dogs.
At our facilities, we breed, raise, and train exceptional dogs. Then we connect them to people who are seeking increased freedom and independence, so that together, they can experience all kinds of life adventures. Do you want to play a role in that adventure?
Working with our dogs will inspire you. We put our clients first and seek to exceed their expectations by supporting them with exceptional dogs trained to meet their unique needs, so they can live the life they want to live. It starts in our Breeding Kennel at the Canine Development Center where our nurturing and kind Technicians play a crucial role in the journey of our dogs by caring for the Broods, Studs, and young puppies (six to ten weeks old).
As aBreeding Kennel Technician
, you will take on varied duties that include, but are not limited to, maintaining a clean kennel according to established guidelines, providing a high level of animal husbandry care as well as performing basic breeding procedures, medical treatments, specimen collections, diagnostic tests, blood draws, and administering vaccines to both adult dogs and puppies.
The Role
Normal shift hours will be Sunday – Thursday; 7am to 4pm and includes one late night shift (7am to 5pm) per week (day TBD).
Provide a high level of animal husbandry care to all dogs including, but not limited to bathing, feeding, check overs, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and medicating in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Perform basic breeding procedures including progression evaluation and specimen collections, semen collection and evaluation, natural and vaginal inseminations.
Perform assigned medical treatments, specimen collections and diagnostic tests (blood, urine, stool collection and analysis, heartworm test, brucellosis test, vaginal smears, semen analysis, etc.) according to standard procedures.
Maintain accurate and timely records utilizing point of entry system.
Clean and maintain equipment, kennel facilities and assigned grounds according to established protocols.
Time management of workload using public Breeding Kennel calendar in Outlook.
Effectively handle dogs in obedience and socialization. Provide obedience, socialization and exercise support to dogs and puppies in the Breeding Kennel.
Work with Kennel volunteers providing support, guidance andrecognition.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications You Will Need
Experience particularly in a kennel environment, Veterinarian’s office or training environment or a strong interest in learning about animal care.
Physical stamina for a demanding role that includes repetitive bending, stooping, kneeling and squatting on concrete surface.
Able to lift and control 65-75 pound dogs as well as carry portable dog crates and dog pens weighing up to 30 pounds.
Reliability, high level of integrity and punctuality are essential.
Flexibilityin availability is a must including weekends, evenings and holidays as required.
Strong interpersonal andcommunication skills.
Able to work daily with accel, bleach and other cleaning agents.
Ability to accurately assess situations and make quick, sound judgements.
Ability to multitask…
Title: Breeding Kennel Technician
Company: Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Inc.
Location: Town of Patterson, New York, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Healthcare
