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Senior Director of Behavior, ARC & CARE

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

Job Description

Join the ASPCA as the Senior Director of Behavior, overseeing the care and rehabilitation of animals in NYC. Lead a dedicated team of behavior experts and collaborate on research to advance animal welfare and behavior solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure high-quality individualized care for animals
  • Perform low-stress handling for medical intakes
  • Develop and oversee behavioral diagnosis and treatment plans
  • Lead coaching for behavior staff
  • Manage team of nine behavior experts
  • Collaborate on research projects related to animal behavior

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks