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National Breeding Veterinarian

Canine Companions for Independence

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, Canine Companions is the largest non-profit provider of assistance dogs and is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs and the quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. The result is a life full of increased independence and loving companionship.  

LOCATION

National Headquarters - Santa Rosa, CA  

FULL-Time/PART-TIME

Full-Time  

Benefits

CCI offers benefits including Med., Dental, Vision, 403b w/ match, Life Insurance, and various disability long term care benefits.  

DESCRIPTION

This full-time position oversees the Canine Companions breeding program by managing selection and number of breeders (current breeding colony size is approximately 120 dogs), mating strategies, statistical and medical data, and the health of active breeding dogs and their puppies. This position supports the breeder caretaker program through in-person support and counseling throughout pregnancy, whelping and early puppy development. The national breeding veterinarian also provides veterinary support and guidance to all regional campuses regarding health and maintenance of Canine Companion dogs and puppies, to maximize the agency’s ability to fulfill its mission.

EXPERIENCE

 Minimum 5 years of prior practice experience as a veterinarian, including expertise in canine reproductive medicine, surgery and genetics.

Contact Dr. Brenda Kennedy, National Director of Canine Health and Research, at bkennedy@cci.org or 707 577-1716 to apply or for more information.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.