Fear-Free Shelter Animal Behavior Specialist

ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Health Savings Account and Flex Spend

Free Employee Assistance Program

Free Life Insurance, Short Term and LT

401(k) with employer contribution

Generous PTO program

Up to 8 paid holidays per year

Continuing education including Fear − 

Discounts on veterinary services

Discounted transit passes

Employee Wellness Plans

PSLF eligible employment

Job summary

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a full-time Animal Behavior Specialist to join the Behavior Team at our Rob and Melani Walton Papago Park Campus and Nina Mason Pulliam South Mountain Campus. This role emphasizes Fear Free, positive reinforcement training and exceptional customer service for owners, adopters, and staff.

You will support behavior evaluations, provide objective descriptions, and assist with behavior modification, kennel enrichment, and training for staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months experience in a shelter or certification in animal training/behavior.
• Knowledge of operant and classical conditioning and applying these concepts.
• Ability to interpret canine and feline body language.
• Evidence of positive reinforcement, force-free training methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Behavior team operations and support Fear Free, positive reinforcement training.
• Perform behavior evaluations, provide objective descriptions and disposition decisions.
• Communicate with owners, adopters, staff and volunteers about pet behavior and adoption suitability.
• Assist medical staff with treatments and route animals through the behavior department.
• Support staff and volunteer training on handling and bite prevention.

Skills

Operant Conditioning

Classical Conditioning

Positive reinforcement

Canine/feline behavior

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma/GED

Shelter experience or animal training/behavior certification

Job description

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a full-time Animal Behavior Specialist to join the Behavior Team at our Rob and Melani Walton Papago Park Campus and Nina Mason Pulliam South Mountain Campus. This role emphasizes Fear Free, positive reinforcement training and exceptional customer service for owners, adopters, and staff.

You will support behavior evaluations, provide objective descriptions, and assist with behavior modification, kennel enrichment, and training for staff and volunteers.