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Senior Director of Behavior, ARC & CARE

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City Island, NY
5 days ago
$198,000 - $210,000

Job Description

The Senior Director of Behavior will lead the behavioral care for animals at ARC and CARE, ensuring their health and welfare while managing a dedicated team. This role offers the chance to drive research and best practices in animal behavior, making a significant impact in the lives of animals in need.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee behavioral care and pathway planning for animals
  • Ensure high-quality, low-stress patient and population care
  • Manage a team of nine behavior experts
  • Collaborate on ARC and CARE research projects
  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ experience in people management
  • Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively
  • Experience working with behaviorally and medically compromised animals
  • Fear Free certification within 6 months of hire
  • Ability to participate in humane euthanasia decisions and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

  • Interest in developing/overseeing research projects
  • Experience writing scientific publications
  • Low Stress Handling – Silver certified

Benefits & Perks

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