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Senior Director of Behavior, ARC & CARE

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Forest Hills, NY
5 days ago
$198,000 - $210,000

Job Description

Join the ASPCA as the Senior Director of Behavior, overseeing the care and rehabilitation of animals at ARC and CARE. Lead a dedicated team, implement research initiatives, and ensure the highest standards of animal welfare, making a real impact on the lives of animals in need.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure high quality, low-stress patient and population care
  • Manage and coach behavior staff
  • Lead and facilitate research projects
  • Maintain effective communication with veterinary and behavior teams
  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salaryComprehensive health insurance401k retirement planPaid time off