[Jobs] Guide Dogs for the Blind Open Position: Kennel Technician

[Peter Donahue]

Hello again everyone,

    Other than transporting puppies and dogs by van the duties of this
position pretty much match those of the Canine Welfare Technician. There's
no reason why a blind person cannot do this job. I know of a few blind
people who worked in similar positions in veterinary hospitals and at local
animal shelters. Here is the job description:


Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.
Career Opportunities: Open Positions

Position Description

POSITION: Kennel Technician
REPORTS TO: Kennel Manager

OVERALL SUMMARY:  A Kennel Technician provides care to dogs which are being
kenneled at our facilities for reasons other than  formal training.
Requiring
solid teamwork and communication skills, this work entails feeding, bathing
and medicating dogs; maintaining a clean kennel environment; assisting with
whelping; providing neo-care to newborn puppies, as well as some data entry
and reception duties related to dogs coming into or leaving our kennel
facilities.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·        Provide basic care of kenneled dogs and puppies, such as weighing,
assisting in whelping and breeding duties; grooming, bathing, dipping,
spraying
and medicating dogs; reporting behavioral changes, as well as walking dogs
or transporting them by van to other locations.

·        Prepare and dispense food, including special diets, for up to 65
dogs being kenneled.  Keep precise feeding records.

§         Clean individual kennels and maintain sanitary kennel environment.

·        Greet the public and volunteers, assist with the intake and release
of dogs.  Maintain precise records of dogs moving into or out of the kennel,
following GDB procedures to assure that complete and accurate information
gets to the right person.

·        Keep precise records relating to medications administered and
prescribed, conditions under observation, and care given to the dogs and
puppies
in the kennel.

·        Adheres to our organization's safety policies and procedures and
encourages others to do the same.  Promptly reports incidents and accidents
according
to campus procedures.

·        Represent GDB at special functions, assist in photo shoots of
puppies, and undertake other duties assigned.

POSITION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

·        Prior experience caring for dogs in a kennel or vet environment
desirable.

·        Ability to handle a variety of large breed dogs with varying
strength and manageability.

·        Ability to lift up to lift up to 40 pounds.

·        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.

·        Able to communicate via voice mail and e-mail within one month of
employment

·        Able to take direction and to work as part of a team.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

This fulltime, non-exempt, position is expected to start at $14.00 per hour
and includes benefits.  Requires day, evening and weekend shifts.

  Some holiday work required.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your application for this position in one of the following
ways:
List of 3 items
. Complete the
Online Application for Employment
. 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