Animal Behavior Specialist

Arizona Humane Society • Phoenix, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Animal Behavior Specialist The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a dedicated full-time Behavior Specialist to join our Behavior Team and be comfortable working at all 3 of our campuses South Mountain Campus / Papago Park Campus / Sunnyslope Campus . If you are a talented Animal Behavior professional who is passionate about executing a Fear Free positive reinforcement training philosophy, please continue to read more now. Paws Up For Great Benefits! Competitive salary Generous PTO program Up to 8 paid holidays per year 401(k) with employer contribution Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks! A Day in the Life: As a Behavior Specialist, you will assist the operations of the Behavior team championing AHS' core values of innovation, compassion, and excellence. You will provide exceptional internal and external customer service as a member of a professional team that performs behavior evaluations, provides objective descriptions and makes disposition decisions, performs behavior modification and kennel enrichment. You will speak directly with owners, adopters, staff, and volunteers about the pet's behavior and suitability for adoption through AHS. You will assist medical staff with providing treatment and direct the flow of animals through the behavior department and maintain a healthy capacity of behavior animals. You will be an integral part of staff and volunteer training on appropriate handling and bite prevention.

Requirements

• High schooldiploma/GED.
• At least 6 months of experience working in a sheltersetting or certification in animal training or animal behavior.
• Understand all elements of Operant/Classical Conditioning and be able to apply those concepts appropriately.
• Understand and be able to interpret canine and feline body
• Use and promote a positive reinforcement, force-free training
• Willingness to learn, receptive to coaching and adaptable to
• Must be able to remain focused, calm and productive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communicator with attention to external and internal customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operations of the Behavior team championing AHS' core values of innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service as a member of a professional team that performs behavior evaluations, provides objective descriptions and makes disposition decisions, performs behavior modification and kennel enrichment.
• Speak directly with owners, adopters, staff, and volunteers about the pet's behavior and suitability for adoption through AHS.
• Assist medical staff with providing treatment and direct the flow of animals through the behavior department and maintain a healthy capacity of behavior animals.
• Be an integral part of staff and volunteer training on appropriate handling and bite prevention.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees