Regional Breeding Manager

CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC. • New Albany, OH

3d • $39 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Breeding Manager supports Canine Companions’ breeding program by providing consistent, high-quality veterinary technical care, program management and operational coordination for a limited regional population of breeding dogs, pregnancies, litters, and puppies. Working within the scope of practice of Canine Companions protocols, this position helps coordinate routine breeding-related care, recognizes changes that require escalation, supports whelping and neonatal-care processes, maintains accurate records and supplies, and collaborates with Canine Companions veterinary leadership and local veterinary partners. External clinicians may be used when feasible and appropriate for specialty consultation, diagnostics, urgent care, or referral.

Requirements

• Ability to perform skills appropriate for a veterinary technician, including those related to reproduction such as collection and assessment of vaginal cytology, semen collection and reproductive hormone sample collection and handling for testing.
• Familiarity with emergency triage and referral coordination.
• Ability to collaborate with specialty or academic veterinary services, including university-based clinicians.
• Ability to communicate via phone and e-mail.
• Able to use Microsoft Office, business and database software.
• Up to date with current veterinary technology and equipment.
• Ability to use digital x-ray and ultrasound machines.
• Ability to complete necessary paperwork and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well will staff; good interpersonal skills and a pleasant manner dealing with volunteers and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Veterinary Technician Licenses strongly preferred
• Experience in canine reproduction, theriogenology, whelping, neonatal care, pediatrics, shelter/colony medicine, research animal care, or another setting requiring protocol-driven population health.
• Experience supporting breeding programs or managing longitudinal veterinary care for a defined animal population preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records, inventory systems, and structured clinical documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Support planned breeding activities, reproductive health monitoring, sample collection, diagnostics and pregnancy-related care.
• Assist with whelping preparation and post-whelp follow-up.
• Conduct home visits for prospective breeder caretakers to ensure environments meet organizational standards.
• Support expected litters before, during and after whelping.
• Monitor dams and puppies for key indicators such as nursing, hydration, weight gain, temperature and behavior.
• Recognize and promptly communicate concerns that require veterinary attention.
• Provide veterinary technician-appropriate preventive and routine care under veterinary direction.
• Perform procedures such as specimen collection, medication administration, vaccination-related services and microchip/identification support as permitted by law and organizational protocols.
• Use veterinary equipment including digital X-ray and ultrasound.
• Conduct initial assessments within the scope of an RVT and identify situations requiring veterinary, urgent or emergency care.
• Collaborate with Canine Companions veterinarians, veterinary leadership and local veterinary partners to support continuity of care.
• Coordinate records, diagnostic information, case updates and follow-up instructions.
• Assist with transportation of dogs and litters to veterinary appointments, breeding appointments or emergency care when needed.
• Maintain accurate breeding and medical records, including medications, diagnostics, weights and neonatal observations.
• Coordinate appointments, transportation, supplies and communication with breeders, caretakers, staff, volunteers and veterinary partners.
• Provide clear, protocol-aligned guidance to approved caregivers on routine observations, medication instructions, whelping preparation and neonatal monitoring.
• Maintain appropriate inventory, equipment readiness, biosecurity and infection-control practices.

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff
• Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays annually, including an Inclusion Holiday, plus 17 paid days off (PTO) during your first year
• Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan
• Community Engagement: Additional paid hours to volunteer within your community
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs: Support for both professional and personal well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed