Canine Wellness Apprentice: Path to Training

Canine Companions; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Canine Companions in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Canine Wellness Apprentice to help care for dogs and maintain kennels. You will learn Canine Companions’ values and training protocols through structured training and hands-on experience, supporting daily kennel operations and canine wellness while preparing for the Canine Training Instructor Apprentice program.

The role emphasizes safety, care protocols, recordkeeping, teamwork, and volunteer support, with potential progression to paid employment

Qualifications

• Must be an active-duty U.S. service member within 180 days of separation or retirement.
• Completed at least 180 days of active-duty service.
• Expect an honorable discharge.
• Complete required transition assistance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Canine care, handling, and welfare.
• Sanitation, infection prevention, and facility maintenance.
• Feeding, nutrition, and medication protocols.
• Health observation and emergency response.
• Grooming and behavioral observation.
• Recordkeeping and attention to detail.
• Inventory management and operational organization.
• Communication, teamwork, and volunteer support.
• Professionalism, accountability, and commitment to organizational value.

Skills

Dog handling

Sanitation

Recordkeeping

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Canine Companions in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Canine Wellness Apprentice to help care for dogs and maintain kennels. You will learn Canine Companions’ values and training protocols through structured training and hands-on experience, supporting daily kennel operations and canine wellness while preparing for the Canine Training Instructor Apprentice program.

The role emphasizes safety, care protocols, recordkeeping, teamwork, and volunteer support, with potential progression to paid employment