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Breeding Program Coordinator

Overview

Become part of the Can Do Canines pack! Can Do Canines is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs. The dogs are provided to the client at no charge. The organization is supported primarily by donations from individuals, corporations, service clubs, and foundations.

Job Summary: Coordinate all aspects of Can Do Canines’ breeding program
Salary: Exempt, $43,000-45,000
Hours Required: Full Time, including evening and weekend hours

Relationships

Reports to: Director of Training
Positions Supervised: Canine Nursery Attendants, Volunteers
Frequent Interactions With: Volunteers, puppy program staff, veterinary staff

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Oversee the whelping of all Can Do Canines’ litters.*
  2. Provide appropriate care for all dogs at the whelping facility, including pregnant females, new mothers, and neonates.*
  3. Evaluate young stock and coordinate appropriate health clearances to determine whether or not they will be kept for the breeding program.*
  4. Work with Director of Training to make breeding decisions.*
  5. Coordinate breeding with veterinarian and volunteers.*
  6. Work with vet tech staff to schedule progesterone testing, ultrasounds, and follow up care for females that will be, or have been bred.*
  7. Support breeder host volunteers in all aspects of the care of the dog they are hosting.*
  8. Maintain relationship with ADINA ABC (Breeding Cooperative).
  9. Maintain education on relevant bloodlines.
  10. Assist in the management of Canine Nursery Attendants, including shift scheduling, conducting annual reviews, hiring, and performance management.
  11. Other duties as assigned.
    *Denotes essential functions of this position

*Denotes essential functions of this position

Required Qualifications

Experience

  • 5+ years experience in the breeding of dogs.
  • 2+ years experience in the veterinary field especially reproduction.
  • Knowledge of and experience with development and growth of dogs.
  • A valid driver’s license and insurability are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

  • Associate’s Degree or higher, in related field.

Experience

  • Experience in program coordination, working with volunteers and contracted field trainers.
  • Knowledge of Assistance Dog International (ADI) regulations.

How to Apply

Please email your COVER LETTER (required) and RESUME to hr@candocanines.org.
In the subject line list: Your last name, your first name; Graduate Services Coordinator

Phone calls and video resumes will not be accepted.

Expected Working Conditions

1. Exposure to dog and cat dander: Daily
2. Exposure to dog and cat feces: Regularly
3. Work directly with dogs: Daily
4. Exposure to cleaning chemicals: Rarely
5. Use cleaning tools: mops, brooms, floor “Zamboni”, floor buffer, vacuum cleaner, etc.: Rarely
6. Work outdoors: Rarely
7. Work in public environment, sometimes in retail: Never
8. Work in prison environment: Never
9. Work in office environment: Daily
10. Perform work using a computer: Daily
11. Heavy lifting, up to 30 pounds: Occasionally
12. Heavy lifting, 30 pounds or more: Occasionally
13. Stoop, crawl, kneel, rise from a prone or kneeling position: Frequently
14. Sit for long periods of time: Frequently
15. Stand for long periods of time: Frequently
16. Work in small or cramped spaces: Occasionally
17. Perform work using a telephone: Daily
18. Work with clients: Never
19. Work with parties external to the organization: Frequently
20. Work with volunteers: Daily
21. Drive organizational vehicles: Frequently
22. Handle checks, cash, credit card transactions: Never
23. Public Speaking: Never

Working Conditions Guidelines

Daily = Daily
Frequently = Weekly
Regularly = Monthly
Occasionally = Quarterly to Bi-Annually
Rarely = Annually
Never = Never

 

Can Do Canines is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, disability, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Can Do Canines is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@candocanines.org.

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