Supervisor Canine Wellness at CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC.

Why Join our Team?

At Canine Companions, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As an employee, you’ll help provide independence to individuals, while also giving a dog a meaningful job. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in our equally strong dedication to our employees. 

Our Employee Benefits 

We believe in offering a comprehensive benefits package to ensure the well-being and growth of our team: 

• Employer-Paid Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff 

• Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays annually, including an Inclusion Holiday, plus 17 paid days off (PTO) during your first year 

• Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan 

• Community Engagement: Additional paid hours to volunteer within your community 

• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs: Support for both professional and personal well-being 

• Inclusion and Diversity Committee dedicated to ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress  

Employee Testimonial  
“Being around our wonderful dogs and seeing the people they help. It’s the reason I took the job and the reason I’m here almost 20 years later.” 
— Canine Wellness Team Member 

About the Position

The Supervisor Canine Wellness is responsible for supervising and training canine wellness staff while participating in the care and maintenance of the kennel complex to provide quality care to dogs and puppies housed in the kennels. This position also is a liaison with other departments in areas involving dog health and behavior. The Supervisor Canine Wellness must possess a thorough knowledge of canine health & general dog care and kennel operations in order to effectively supervise the kennel operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Staffing: Supervise Canine Wellness staff to ensure proper staffing and coverage, maintain staff work schedules and oversee scheduling. Anticipate staff vacancies and coordinate adjustments to maintain kennel coverage. Prioritize and coordinate daily, weekly and monthly duties of canine wellness technicians and ensure adherence to rules and procedures. 

• Dog Care: Provide immediate response to a dog or puppy in distress. Provide and assist in emergency first aid, wound treatment, tests, and exams. Administer approved medications orally, topically or by injection under the direction of veterinarian, as well as assuring consistency and accuracy within the kennels. Recognize common veterinary conditions and maintain familiarity with current treatment protocols as prescribed by the Canine companions Veterinary Hospital. 

• Program Assistance: Understand approved training skills and leash etiquette for all dogs whether in professional training, puppy, or graduate program. Assist other departments with canine grooming needs. Assist trainers with training activities. Report behavioral issues to instructors and participate in recommended behavioral modification routine. 

• Kennel Management: Oversee staff training in all kennel management details, including kennel cleaning and maintenance procedures, staff scheduling, and canine health maintenance and treatments that occur in a kennel environment. Monitor, store, and inventory kennel supplies and replenish as needed. 

• Data Management: Communicate and log all health or veterinary concerns in respective data systems (Dog Tracker/Salesforce, Provet, etc.) Scribe medical results after vet check, follow up as appropriate via email with kennel and training departments. Maintain written records of dogs moving into or out of kennel, individual dog care, or behavior following Canine Companions protocols. Be able to prepare a medical history for dog for the vet and answer questions about the history and concern dog is being evaluated for. 

• Volunteer Management: Onboarding and training of new volunteers. Work in Volunteer Hub to assist with scheduling volunteer shifts, work with Volunteer Coordinator or Supervisor Canine Wellness as needed to facilitate. 

Qualifications  

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following: 

Must Have:  

• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently, time management and good organizational and communication skills. 

• Ability to complete necessary paperwork and meet deadlines. 

• Familiarity with dog training and behavior, animal health and disability awareness and sensitivity. 

Nice to Have: 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in dog handling 

• Training and dog health care experience preferred 

• Supervisory and management experience preferred 

Compensation: $20-22 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time

Inclusion and Diversity Commitment  

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.  

The base salary range above 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 the total compensation package for employees. 

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

Accommodation Request 

If you need accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring all applicants have equal access to the opportunity to succeed.