Canine Wellness Apprentice — Start Your Dog-Care Career

Canine Companions, Inc.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Canine Companions, Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Canine Wellness Apprentice to provide quality care for dogs in kennels and support kennel operations.

Through structured training, you will learn protocols, safety practices, and recordkeeping while preparing for the Canine Training Instructor Apprentice program. The role emphasizes hands-on care, sanitation, nutrition, medication handling, and teamwork with staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in person in Santa Rosa, CA
• Be an active-duty U.S. service member within 180 days of separation or retirement
• Have 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

Dog health care

Teamwork

Job description

Canine Companions, Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Canine Wellness Apprentice to provide quality care for dogs in kennels and support kennel operations.

Through structured training, you will learn protocols, safety practices, and recordkeeping while preparing for the Canine Training Instructor Apprentice program. The role emphasizes hands-on care, sanitation, nutrition, medication handling, and teamwork with staff and volunteers.