Animal Evaluator - Southern Campuses
About The Position
How you’ll impact our mission: The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-time Animal Evaluator. This position is part of behavior team and is responsible for the behavioral wellbeing of our animals through training, assessment and enrichment. The Animal Evaluator position reports to the Director of Behavior and Training and is split between the Racine and Kenosha Campuses. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team, apply today!
Requirements
- Experience with positive reinforcement dog training or work 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 our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach
- Ability to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work
- Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job, which include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Available to work Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and occasional weekends (roughly four per year) and evenings (roughly six per year).
Nice To Haves
- Certification in dog training and behavioral counseling a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform behavior assessments and data gathering in an efficient and timely manner
- Prepare accurate behavior reports and profiles using objective language
- Provide enrichment and behavior modification to animals as needed
- Support the community, staff, volunteers, and foster parents by answering inquiries and questions regarding animal behavior and provide additional resources to address concerns
- Provide animal handling trainings to all new staff and volunteers in a group setting
- Demonstrate safe and proper animal handling at all time
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and holiday time
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- 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
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Mental health and counseling support: all employees and members of their household have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with six free counseling sessions per year
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
