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Senior Director of Behavior, ARC & CARE

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Kew Gardens, NY
15 days ago
$198,000 - $210,000

Job Description

Join the ASPCA as the Senior Director of Behavior, overseeing the welfare and rehabilitation of animals in New York City. Lead a dedicated team, implement science-based treatments, and contribute to impactful research initiatives in a collaborative environment focused on animal care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee behavioral care and pathway planning for animals
  • Ensure high quality, low stress patient and population care
  • Manage a team of behavior experts
  • Lead research projects
  • Develop and oversee behavioral diagnosis and treatment plans
  • Foster relationships with medical and behavior team leaders

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ experience in people management
  • Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with behaviorally and medically compromised animals
  • Comfort with humane euthanasia decisions and procedures
  • Fear Free certified within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • Interest in developing research projects
  • Interest in writing scientific publications

Benefits & Perks