Shelter Animal Behavior Specialist

Humane Society Pikes Peak Region; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with employer matching

Paid time off

Dental and vision plans

Wellness programs

Volunteer training

Job summary

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is seeking a Behavioral Technician to evaluate canine and feline behavior, document body language, and provide enrichment and behavior support to animals in our care. This role helps guide adoption decisions and prepares behavioral notes to showcase pets to potential families.

Join a team dedicated to science-based decision making, compassionate sheltering, and collaborative care across departments, with regular on-site hours and opportunities to train

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of professional animal handling experience.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and positive reinforcement preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate canine and feline behavior using objective, factual assessments.
• Interpret and document animal body language with accuracy and consistency.
• Provide behavior modification and enrichment to improve quality of life while animals are in our care.
• Conduct adoption consultations for animals with more complex behavior needs to help create successful matches.
• Prepare adoption profiles and behavioral notes that help pets shine.
• Train staff and volunteers on behavior handling techniques and shelter behavior programs.
• Support innovative behavior initiatives that improve adoption success and animal wellbeing.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure outstanding care for every animal.
• Capture heartwarming stories and photos that showcase the incredible work happening every day at HSPPR.

Skills

Animal behavior knowledge

Objective observation

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Shelter software

Volunteer coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is seeking a Behavioral Technician to evaluate canine and feline behavior, document body language, and provide enrichment and behavior support to animals in our care. This role helps guide adoption decisions and prepares behavioral notes to showcase pets to potential families.

Join a team dedicated to science-based decision making, compassionate sheltering, and collaborative care across departments, with regular on-site hours and opportunities to train