Animal Shelter, Behavior and Training Coordinator
About The Position
Animal Care of Davis County is currently hiring for a full-time Animal Behavior and Training Coordinator in Fruit Heights, Utah. This position is responsible for the enrichment, behavior modification, and training of animals and staff at the Davis County animal shelter. Implements behavior management plans for animals in our care, provides training and enrichment activities to enhance animals' adoptability and well-being, assists with adoptions by ensuring proper matches with potential adopters, and provides ongoing behavioral support and guidance to staff, volunteers, and adopters. This position requires working 8 hr shifts, including a weekend day.
Requirements
- High school graduation (or equivalent) plus three (3) years of full-time employment as a professional animal trainer, shelter behavior specialist, or animal behavior consultant in an animal shelter environment; an acceptable combination of related education and experience may be considered.
- Certification in animal behavior or dog training from a recognized, credible certifying body is required.
Nice To Haves
- IAABC (e.g., CSB-D, CSB-C, CDBC, CCBC, or Accredited Shelter Trainer)
- CCPDT (e.g., CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, or CBCC-KA)
- KPA (KPA-CTP)
- Prior government or public sector work experience
Responsibilities
- Implements in-house animal training programs using positive reinforcement training methods
- Evaluates animals and develops and implements behavior plans.
- Trains staff and volunteers about animal behavior and positive reinforcement training methods
- Enters and maintains notes electronically; maintains training records and working files as assigned.
- Offers pre- and post-adoption support services regarding behavior and training.
- Manages groups of dogs in playgroup with various behavior dynamics to assess behavior and training needs
- Educates potential adopters about animal behavior and training methods used at Animal Care of Davis County
- Provides community outreach on animal behavior through pre- and post- adoption services, public workshops, information materials, classes and participation in special events.
- Assists in the creation of educational handouts and resources for members of the community on humane training techniques as needed.
- Trains animals in front of the public and assists members of the public in having safe, educational, and entertaining animal interactions during those training sessions.
Benefits
- Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
- 13 vacation days
- 12 paid sick leave days
- 3 paid personal preference days
- 12 paid holidays
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months
- Full pension retirement
- Annual performance increases up to 2.5%
- 401k match of 2%
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
