Senior Animal Behavior & Training Lead

Humanepro; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

Employee discounts for pet health care

Free on-site parking

Job summary

MSPCA-Angell in Boston seeks an experienced animal behavior training professional to join our Adoption Center Team. This full-time role supports staff with behavior plans, evaluations, and post-adoption guidance, using science-based methods. The position participates in cross-location collaboration with a nationally recognized team.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of hands-on animal experience and certifications (aCCPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, IAABC). Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working or volunteering directly with animals under the supervision of a behavior professional, and creating and implementing training/behavior modification plans.
• Certification in aCCPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, IAABC or other accredited professional dog training certification.
• Proficiency in Spanish is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to shelter staff through effective supervision, training and coaching.
• Supports adoption center staff with behavior-related tasks including intake, evaluations, euthanasia decision making, creating and implementing training and behavior modification plans, low stress handling techniques, playgroups, and enrichment.
• Oversees behavior evaluations and training plans to enhance animal adoptability.
• Advises staff on best methods of facilitating matches for animals with challenging behaviors needing behavioral support.
• Provides pre-adoption counseling and hands-on training for prospective adoptions, and post-adoption support for families.
• Works with the behavior team across all shelter locations to accomplish these tasks.

Skills

Behavior modification planning

Coaching staff

Spanish language

Job description

MSPCA-Angell in Boston seeks an experienced animal behavior training professional to join our Adoption Center Team. This full-time role supports staff with behavior plans, evaluations, and post-adoption guidance, using science-based methods. The position participates in cross-location collaboration with a nationally recognized team.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of hands-on animal experience and certifications (aCCPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, IAABC). Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.