Whelping and Growth Center Manager Job Description

Overview

Become part of the Can Do Canines pack! Can Do Canines transforms people's lives 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: Manage all aspects of Can Do Canines’ whelping facility
Classification: Exempt, Salaried
Salary: $52,000-58,000 annually, depending on experience
Hours Required: Full Time, including evening, weekend, and overnight 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

• Oversee the on-site whelping of all Can Do Canines’ litters*
• Provide appropriate care for all dogs at the whelping facility, including pregnant females, new mothers, and neonates*
• Work with the Director of Training to make breeding timing decisions*
• Work with vet tech staff and veterinarians to ensure proper medical care is given to mothers and neonates*
• Work with vet tech staff to schedule progesterone testing, ultrasounds, and follow-up care for females that will be, or have been bred*
• Manage a team of Canine Nursery Attendants, including shift scheduling for staff and volunteers, conducting annual reviews, hiring, and performance management*
• Provide on-call services, telephone consults, and coverage when necessary*
• Work with the team to recruit, onboard, train, develop, and support volunteers*
• Work with the Director of Finance and Operations and Facilities Assistant to ensure facilities are maintained appropriately
• Ensure proper data is collected and entered into the database
• Other duties as assigned

*Denotes essential functions of this position

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years experience in the whelping of dogs and care of neonates
• 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, and working with volunteers
• 2+ years of people management experience
• 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; Whelping and Growth Center Manager

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: Daily
3. Work directly with dogs: Daily
4. Exposure to cleaning chemicals: Frequently
5. Use cleaning tools: mops, brooms, vacuum cleaner, etc.: Daily
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: Daily
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: Occasionally
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.