Animal Behavior and Training Coordinator

Are you the type of person who loves animals and thrives in an environment requiring flexibility and resilience? Do you enjoy working closely with others, maintaining positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances?

If this sounds like you keep reading!

Animal Care of Davis County is currently hiring for a full-time Animal Behavior and Training Coordinator in Fruit Heights, Utah. This position develops and 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. Follow us on Social Media

This position requires working 8 hr shifts, including a weekend day.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

$21.86 - $27.82/hr

*Salary based on qualifications and experience.

In addition to competitive pay and our collaborative and service oriented culture, we offer the following benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage day one
• Paid leave: 13 vacation days, 12 sick leave, 12 holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months of employment)
• 401k match of 4%
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance pay increases up to 3.5%
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

High school graduation (or equivalent) plus three (3) years of full-time employment as a professional animal trainer; an acceptable combination of related education and experience may be considered.

A certification in animal behavior from a recognized and credible source is required. Credible sources include IAABC, CCPDT, the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior, and/or the CPDT-DA or CPDT-KSA certification.

Preference given for previous work in an animal shelter or rescue.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is passionate about animal welfare and has a solid understanding of animal behavior, training, and enrichment techniques. They are skilled in safely handling animals of various temperaments and can develop and implement behavior management plans tailored to individual animals. They are proactive in assessing behavior and creating training opportunities to improve adoptability. The ideal candidate excels in communication, working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and adopters, while also maintaining composure under challenging circumstances. They demonstrate flexibility, accountability, and a strong commitment to supporting the overall well-being of shelter animals.

Day to Day Duties

• 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.

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