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Senior Director of Behavior, ARC & CARE

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University Heights, NY
5 days ago
$151,000 - $210,000

Job Description

The Senior Director of Behavior at ASPCA will lead behavioral care for animals in need, ensuring high-quality medical and behavioral support. By collaborating with a dedicated team, this role emphasizes research, education, and the holistic well-being of animals in the ARC and CARE programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee behavioral care and pathway planning for ARC and CARE animals
  • Ensure high quality, low stress patient and population care
  • Manage, coach, and collaborate with behavior staff
  • Lead research projects and share knowledge
  • Maintain close communication with veterinary and behavior colleagues

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s or PhD in animal Behavior or related discipline
  • DVM or equivalent from AVMA accredited veterinary school
  • 3+ years’ experience in people management
  • Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable with humane euthanasia decisions and procedures
  • Fear Free certified within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks