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Senior Director of Behavior, ARC & CARE

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Ridgewood, NY
5 days ago
$198,000 - $210,000 for DVM; $151,000 - $163,000 for non-DVM

Job Description

The Senior Director of Behavior will oversee the behavioral care for animals at ARC and CARE, ensuring their medical and behavioral health. This role involves leading a team of experts, collaborating on research projects, and developing high-quality care standards to improve animal welfare.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee behavioral care and pathway planning for ARC and CARE animals
  • Ensure high quality, low stress patient and population care
  • Manage and coach a team of behavior experts
  • Lead research projects related to animal behavior
  • Collaborate with various teams to promote best practices

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance401(k)Paid time off (PTO)