The Senior Director of Behavior for ARC and CARE leads a dedicated team focused on enhancing the lives of animals through high-quality behavioral care and innovative research initiatives. This role is pivotal in ensuring a holistic approach to animal welfare while collaborating across departments to improve practices and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee behavioral care and pathway planning for animals
Ensure high quality individualized care and low stress handling
Develop and oversee behavioral diagnosis and treatment plans
Manage and coach behavior staff to grow skills
Lead research projects related to animal behavior and welfare
Foster relationships with medical and behavior team leaders
Required Qualifications
3+ years’ experience in people management
Master’s or PhD degree in animal Behavior or related discipline from an accredited program (for non-veterinarian candidates)
DVM degree from AVMA accredited veterinary school with NY State veterinary license (for veterinary candidates)
Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively
Comfort 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 for peer-reviewed journals
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salaryComprehensive health benefitsRetirement plan optionsOpportunities for professional development