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Senior Director of Behavior, ARC & CARE

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Parkchester, NY
15 days ago
$198,000 - $210,000 for DVM; $151,000 - $163,000 for non-DVM

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Job Description

The Senior Director of Behavior for the ARC and CARE oversees the holistic care and rehabilitation of animals, leading a dedicated team while collaborating with various departments to improve animal welfare. This role emphasizes research and the implementation of best practices in behavioral health, aiming to enhance the lives of victims of cruelty and neglect.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee behavioral care and pathway planning for animals
  • Ensure high quality, low stress patient and population care
  • Manage and coach a team of behavior experts
  • Lead and facilitate research projects related to animal behavior
  • Maintain thorough behavioral records

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
  • DVM degree from AVMA accredited veterinary school or Master's/PhD in animal behavior
  • Low Stress Handling – Silver certified or can obtain certification within the first year

Preferred Qualifications

  • Interest in developing/overseeing research projects
  • Experience writing scientific publications

Benefits & Perks