Canine Welfare Technician for Guide Dog Training

Guide Dogs for the Blind; San Rafael (CA); Sur place; USD 54 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, CA is hiring a Canine Welfare Training Technician to care for adult dogs in training, maintain health, and support enrichment activities. The role is full-time with weekend shifts and occasional holidays, contributing to a team-driven mission.

You will work closely with trainers and veterinary staff, documenting care routines, and helping to prepare dogs for life-changing partnerships with their future handlers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience caring for dogs in kennels, veterinary, or training settings preferred.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and perform lifting and cleaning tasks.
• Comfort with digital tools to track care and records.
• Strong communication and dependable attendance in a team environment.

Responsabilités

• Provide daily expert care including feeding, bathing, medications, exercising and grooming adult dogs in training.
• Monitor dog behavior and health and report observations accurately.
• Support kennel cleanliness and sanitation to uphold high standards.
• Assist in basic obedience reinforcement and training enrichment.
• Collaborate with trainers, veterinary staff and volunteers; maintain detailed records.

Connaissances

Dog care & welfare

Kennel duties

Observation & reporting

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Description du poste

Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, CA is hiring a Canine Welfare Training Technician to care for adult dogs in training, maintain health, and support enrichment activities. The role is full-time with weekend shifts and occasional holidays, contributing to a team-driven mission.

You will work closely with trainers and veterinary staff, documenting care routines, and helping to prepare dogs for life-changing partnerships with their future handlers.