Whelping Kennel Technician

Guiding Eyes for the Blind is hiring!

Title: FT Whelping Kennel Technician

Location: Patterson, New York

Reports To: Whelping Kennel Manager

Organization Overview

Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. We are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence. Guiding Eyes for the Blind is dedicated to creating and supporting life-changing connections between people and dogs.

At our facilities in Yorktown Heights, NY, and Patterson, NY, we breed, raise, and train exceptional dogs. Then we connect them to people who are seeking increased freedom and independence, so that together, they can experience all kinds of life adventures.

Work Hours

Friday – Tuesday (7am-3:30pm) with Sunday (11am-7:30pm; overnight when necessary) as a late night

In the event of a whelp or critical care issue on your late night, you will be required to spend the night caring for the brood and newborn pups.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide a high level of animal husbandry care to all dogs and puppies including but not limited to bathing, feeding, check overs, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and medicating according to established policies and procedures.

· Monitor birthing process to ensure health and safety of the pups and adults. Perform whelping procedures, assisting brood whenever necessary. Handle all post whelp clean-up, care, and treatments.

· Time management of workload using computer task list.

· Maintain accurate records utilizing point of entry system.

· Perform assigned medical treatments, vaccines, preventatives, sub-q fluids, tube feeding, ICU use and care, according to standard procedures.

· Clean and maintain equipment, kennel facilities and assigned grounds.

· Effectively work with pups in early obedience and socialization.

· Good interpersonal skills. Work with staff, volunteers, and general public, who are interacting with the Whelping Kennel providing support, guidance, and recognition.

Qualifications

· Detail oriented

· Able to follow instruction

· Good judgement

· Able to multitask

· Must be comfortable around large, active dogs

· Dependable and reliable

· People-oriented – enjoys interacting with people

Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Status

Guiding Eyes requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated for at least two weeks before commencing work, unless they meet a legally required exemption. New hires are required to present proof of their vaccinated status, such as their CDC Covid-19 Vaccination Record Card or an official immunization record from the jurisdiction, state, or country where the vaccine was administered; or a New York State Excelsior Pass, or a New York City COVID Safe Pass.

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (Med/Den/Vis) and 403(b) plan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F, D/V
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime

Work Location: One location