Cat Behavior Specialist & Enrichment Coach

HumanePro; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HumanePro seeks a Behavior Coordinator to assess animals and design behavior plans, emphasizing cat behavior while supporting the behavior department. Enrichment, safety, and documentation are key components of the role.

You will train staff and volunteers, conduct behavior evaluations, and collaborate with other departments to advance behavior programs and ensure high-quality care for shelter animals.

Qualifications

• This requires certification from IAABC, CCPDT, or another recognized animal behavior certifying body.
• Experience in training shelter animals and applying behavior modification protocols.

Responsibilities

• Identify behavior modification needs and perform training tasks with shelter animals.
• Implement behavior modification protocols for animals in the program.
• Train and coach staff and volunteers in animal behavior, handling, restraint and enrichment.
• Update animal information and maintain records in the database.
• Perform animal behavior evaluations (BVALs).
• Provide enrichment focusing on behavior modification for long-term residents.

Skills

Animal training experience

Independent work

People skills

Coaching and teaching

Organized

Understanding animal behavior concepts

Education

IAABC/CCPDT certification

Job description

HumanePro seeks a Behavior Coordinator to assess animals and design behavior plans, emphasizing cat behavior while supporting the behavior department. Enrichment, safety, and documentation are key components of the role.

You will train staff and volunteers, conduct behavior evaluations, and collaborate with other departments to advance behavior programs and ensure high-quality care for shelter animals.