Shelter Behavior Coordinator

The Shelter Behavior Coordinator is responsible for providing excellent behavioral care for the cats and dogs at the Oakland and Dublin campuses, as well as exceptional service to clients. Responsibilities include behavior evaluations, enrichment programs, behavior modification, adoption and foster support, and staff and volunteer trainings.

Requirements

• Provide excellent behavioral care for the cats and dogs in our shelters
• Work closely with Animal Care staff to maintain high-quality evaluations and identify animals' needs
• Create and implement training plans for animals to improve quality of life and adoptability
• Provide training to staff and volunteers about animal handling, behavior evaluation and modification techniques
• Coordinate with volunteers to improve handling skills and implement training plans
• Create plans for animals going into foster care and communicate with foster volunteers to provide ongoing behavior support
• Coordinate and implement regular playgroups for dogs in our care
• Maintain and update behavior evaluation processes
• Assist in internal behavior and training program development
• Track data to evaluate performance of internal behavior programs
• Provide information and education to staff, volunteers, and the public on behavior issues
• Document and report on animal behavior and health concerns
• Provide support to other behavior department positions and Animal Recruitment Coordinator

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical and dental benefits fully covered
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 3% company contribution
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off
• 80 paid holiday hours annually
• Additional personal holiday after one year
• Pets at Work Program
• Waived pet adoption fees
• Discounted veterinary care
• Behavior and training classes
• Commuter reimbursement
• Industry discounts