[Jobs] Guide Dogs For the Blind: Canine Welfare Technician

[Peter Donahue]

Good afternoon everyone,

    Here is the information for a position as a Canine Welfare Technician at
Guide Dogs for the Blind:


Guide Dogs for the Blind
Career Opportunities: Open Positions

Position Description

POSITION: Canine Welfare Technician (Modified) (CA)
REPORTS TO: Canine Welfare Kennel Manager

OVERALL SUMMARY: A Canine Welfare Technician I (Modified) provides physical
and psychological care to dogs (training, career change, boarding guides and
puppies, and retired guides) that are being kenneled at our facilities. This
entails feeding, bathing and medicating dogs; maintaining a clean kennel
environment;
occasional data entry; and reception duties related to arrival and release
of dogs. This position requires solid teamwork and excellent communications
skills.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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. Provide basic care of kenneled dogs, such as walking, exercising,
transporting, weighing, grooming, bathing and medicating dogs; report health
or behavioral
changes. Prepare and dispense dog food, including special diets and
maintaining precise feeding records.
. Within a team structure, clean individual kennels and maintain a sanitary
kennel environment.
. Interact with the public and volunteers; assist with the intake and
release of dogs.
. Maintain precise kennel records of dogs moving into or out of kennel,
following GDB procedures to assure complete and accurate information reaches
the
appropriate personnel.
. Monitor and control single dogs in fenced exercise areas (community runs),
and provide them with stimulation ("kennel enrichment") through personal
interactions
and/or devices, adhering to GDB standards and procedures.
. Maintain good verbal and written communications with co-workers,
teammates, instructors and supervisor. Maintain written records on dog care
and other
duties performed each week. Participate in meetings, educational sessions
and other group forums.
. Conduct campus tours and provide general assistance on graduations.
Represent GDB at special functions.
. Adhere to our organization's safety policies and procedures, and encourage
others to do the same. Promptly report incidents and accidents according to
campus procedures.
. Undertake other miscellaneous assignments as needed.
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POSITION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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. Prior experience caring for dogs in a kennel or vet environment desirable,
and evidence of ability to handle a variety of large breed dogs with varying
strength and manageability.
. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
. Ability to communicate via voice mail and e-mail and to perform basic word
processing and database tasks. Ability to read Braille is preferred.
. Good interpersonal skills and a pleasant manner dealing with other staff
and the public.
. Ability to remain on one's feet, standing or walking all day on cement.
. Ability to withstand up to 2 hours of repetitive bending, stooping,
kneeling and squatting.
. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
. High school diploma or equivalent.
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POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

The full-time, non-exempt, Grade 5 position is expected to start at
$14.50/hr and includes a generous benefits package. This position is
expressly available
to legally-blind candidates. Work schedule will include weekend days,
holidays and some shift work.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter resume to
icareer at guidedogs.com
and please also complete our online application
https://www.guidedogs.com/career-apply.html

OR, fax your application materials to 415-492-4196.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your application for this position in one of the following
ways:
. Complete the
Online Application for Employment

(Training Department positions:
Training Department Online Employment Application)
. Email your cover letter and resume to
icareer at guidedogs.com
. Mail your cover letter and resume to the following address:

Guide Dogs for the Blind
Attention: Recruiting
P.O. Box 151200
San Rafael, CA 94915-1200
Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.
A nonprofit, charitable organization
P.O. Box 151200, San Rafael, California 94915-1200
(800) 295-4050
www.guidedogs.com

350 Los Ranchitos Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-4000

32901 S.E. Kelso Road
Boring, OR 97009
(503) 668-2100

Peter Donahue