Canine Early Care Technician

CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC. • Santa Rosa, CA

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About The Position

The Canine Early Care Technician provides quality care for dams and litters housed at the Canine Early Development Center (CEDC). The role includes cleaning and maintaining whelping-center kennels, play areas, socialization areas, and bathing areas. The technician also assists with the care of female dogs during pregnancy, delivery of neonates, and care of puppies housed at the whelping center.

This is a part-time position working 16 hours per week in Santa Rosa, California. Compensation is $18.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively while maintaining organization.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to maintain detailed records and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with dog training and behavior, animal health, and disability awareness and sensitivity.

Nice To Haves

• Prior dog handling, training, and dog health care equipment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and other items using approved tools and methods.
• Provide general housekeeping, including laundry and cleaning, and report maintenance problems to a supervisor.
• Provide husbandry care to dogs, including feeding, bathing, grooming, and teeth brushing as needed.
• Assist with whelping and delivery.
• Administer treatments as necessary.
• Assist puppies with nursing and nutritional care when needed.
• Assist veterinary staff with advanced medical tasks.
• Maintain and update dog records, care logs, and daily task trackers.
• Communicate and record health concerns as appropriate.

Benefits

• Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan.
• Additional paid hours to volunteer within the community.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs supporting professional and personal well-being.
• An Inclusion and Diversity Committee working to foster an inclusive workplace through actionable goals and progress evaluation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed