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Job Description
The Senior Director of Behavior at ARC & CARE will lead a dedicated team in providing high-quality care for animals, ensuring their behavioral and medical health. This role involves collaboration with various teams to advance animal welfare through research and evidence-based practices.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee behavioral care and pathway planning for animals
Ensure high quality, low stress patient care
Manage and coach a team of nine behavior experts
Lead and facilitate research projects
Maintain thorough behavioral records
Support humane euthanasia planning
Cultivate relationships with leadership and teams
Required Qualifications
3+ years’ experience in people management
Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively and courteously
Comfortable participating in humane euthanasia decisions
Fear Free certified within 6 months of hire
Low Stress Handling – Silver certified or can obtain by end of first year
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in developing/overseeing research projects
Interest in writing scientific publications for peer-reviewed journals