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Canine Welfare/Neonatal Technician Jobs in San Rafael, California, USA at Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.
Position: Canine Welfare / Neonatal Technician
At GDB, build a career in early canine development!
At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe in the power of partnerships; we connect people, dogs, and communities with the mission to transform the lives of individuals with visual impairments. Our incredible dogs help us to achieve this, and our Canine Welfare / Neonatal Technicians are pivotal in their role of caring for and supporting the early development of these puppies on their journey to potentially become guide dogs for the blind or visually impaired.
As a Canine Welfare / Neonatal Technician at our San Rafael campus, you’ll have the crucial role of keeping our puppies and their parents healthy and thriving. It requires collaborative teamwork, attention to detail, and a lot of physical activity. We’re a complex, state-of-the-art facility and the rewards of working with our dogs and supporting our mission are endless. We also offer a generous pay rate, with room to grow and build a career with our neonatal team!
What you’ll do:
Feed, bathe, medicate, and provide 24/7 care for new dams (moms) and their puppies
Maintain a clean kennel environment to specific biosecurity standards
Keep precise records relating to daily care, conditions under observation, and enrichment provided to the dogs and puppies
Assist with breeding and whelping (birthing), working closely staff to provide specialized support
Learn about early canine development and socialization goals to help direct volunteers
Provide structured learning opportunities as well as outlets for play
Support with health checks
Perform data entry and reception duties related to dogs coming into or leaving our kennel
What you’ll love:
Our supportive 3-month training and mentorship program; you’ll receive mentorship as a new employee and provide mentorship to others as your experience develops and grows
Our 28,000-square-foot Puppy Center and nursery
The camaraderie of our incredible team
Opportunities to learn about neonatal care and early canine development
A campus with extras like an onsite gym and where you can bring your dog to work
A generous benefits package that includes vacation & holidays, health insurance, retirement savings plan and more!
The qualifications you’ll need:
Interest in learning specialized dog care skills and building your career in early canine development and care
Ability to give and receive feedback and demonstrate positive and collaborative teamwork
Ability to communicate via charting, voice mail, e-mail, do basic data entry and learn new technology, including an online learning system
Attention to detail, with good observational and recordkeeping skills
Stamina to handle repetitive bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, scooping, and hosing
Dependable attendance
Requires day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as this team works a 24-hour/day schedule
Pay Rate:
$24.43 / Hour
Full-time (40 hours/week), with day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as this team works a 24-hour/day schedule.
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Title: Canine Welfare/Neonatal Technician
Company: Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.
Location: San Rafael, California, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
