Why Join our Team?

As a Canine Companions employee, you’ll enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. You’ll give independence and give a dog a job! 

Canine Companions dedication to our mission is only equaled to our dedication to our employees. 

BENEFITS: 

• Comprehensive benefit program including employer-paid medical, dental and vision for staff
• 14 paid holidays, including an Inclusion Holiday
• 17 paid days off during your first year (Paid time off, PTO), including additional hours to serve your community
• Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program/Wellness Programs
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee dedicated to ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress.

“The organization really lives out the core values in daily actions and decision making. I enjoy coming to work as I know that my day will be filled with integrity as the organization does what is right, guided by honesty, accountability, and sincerity.”

 - Canine Early Care Technician

About the Position

As a canine early care technician, you will be an integral member of our team as you care for our canines during their journey to become highly trained assistance dogs. Our canine early care technicians are responsible for providing quality care to the dogs and puppies housed in our brand new whelping center.

A typical day as a canine early care technician may include:

• Sanitation/ Maintenance
  • Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, dog runs, and whelping center facilities daily
  • Reporting maintenance problems or repairs to the manager
• Dog Feeding
  • Preparing and dispensing of food to kennel dogs and puppies, including special diet feedings
  • Ensuring all females receive adequate nutrition during peak lactation
  • Assisting weaning of pups to solid food
• Dog Care
  • Grooming, bathing, and providing nail trimming for puppies and breeders
  • Assisting with whelping and delivery of all female dogs in the center
  • Encouraging puppies to nurse through weaning
  • Helping with medical treatment, under the recommendation of the supervisor or veterinarian
• Administration/ Inventory
  • Monitoring inventory, reporting supplies needed to manager
  • Completing data entry, and providing breeder information to vet clinic
  • Communicating and logging all veterinary concerns
• Puppy Transport Assistance 
  • Building Crates & Staging Paperwork for Puppy Flights 
  • Transporting Puppies to SFO or OAK international airports utilizing our company Subaru, or Ford Transit Van 

EXPECTATIONS:

To be successful in this position:

• Must Haves:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
• Nice to Haves:
  • Prior dog handling, training and dog health care experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to restrain active dogs weighing up to 110 lb.
• Ability to work, standing or walking on cement for extended periods of time

SCHEDULE:

• 40 hours per week
• This position works a shift of Monday-Friday 5:30am-2:30pm 
  • If Puppy Transport is required Wednesday & Fridays, shift will be 2:30am to 11:30am with a $2.00 differential during overnight hours. 

PAY: $18.25

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

The base salary range below represents the low and high of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of total compensation package for employees.

Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.