Animal Evaluator - Northern Campuses
About The Position
The Wisconsin Humane Society is hiring a full-time Animal Evaluator as part of its behavior team. The role supports the behavioral wellbeing of animals through training, assessment, and enrichment, and reports to the Director of Behavior and Training. The position works at the Green Bay and Door County campuses. The Animal Evaluator conducts behavior assessments, prepares behavior reports and profiles, provides enrichment and behavior modification, responds to behavior-related questions from the community and WHS personnel, and trains new staff and volunteers in animal handling. The role requires navigating the emotional aspects of animal welfare work and meeting the listed physical demands. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work required; frequency may vary throughout the year.
Requirements
- Experience with positive reinforcement dog training or working with animals in a professional setting, such as a zoo or animal shelter.
- General knowledge of dog and cat body language and behavior.
- Demonstrated alignment with the organization’s mission, people-centered philosophy, and values of compassion, respect and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and a positive approach.
- Ability to navigate the emotional aspects of animal welfare work.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
- Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in dog training and behavioral counseling.
Responsibilities
- Perform behavior assessments and gather data efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Prepare accurate behavior reports and profiles using objective language.
- Provide enrichment and behavior modification to animals as needed.
- Answer animal behavior inquiries from community members, staff, volunteers, and foster parents, and provide additional resources to address concerns.
- Provide animal-handling training to new staff and volunteers in a group setting.
- Demonstrate safe and proper animal handling at all times.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and holiday time.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match for full-time staff; 403(b) retirement plan for all staff.
- Paid family leave.
- Group term and voluntary life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Flexible spending plans.
- Health savings account (HSA).
- Supplemental benefits to cover unexpected expenses.
- Employee Assistance Program with six free counseling sessions per year for employees and household members.
- Limited low-cost wellness and veterinary care services for staff members’ animals.
- Discounts on adoption fees, training classes, youth programs, retail, and events.
- Support for student loans; WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
