Behavior Specialist
Core
Provide compassionate care, behavior evaluations, and behavior modification protocols for dogs rescued in cruelty cases and disaster responses at the ASPCA's Cruelty Recovery Center.
Role type
Animal behavior specialist (canine focus)
Builds
Behavioral rehabilitation and welfare outcomes for rescued dogs
Domain
Animal welfare / Veterinary behavior
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
behavior modification, animal handling, low-stress handling, data collection, socialization, enrichment, coaching
Preferred skills
low-stress animal handling and restraint skills
Technologies
CRC behavior database
Responsibilities
Conduct daily treatment sessions and record data; Perform behavior evaluations and re-evaluations; Provide socialization and enrichment; Coach volunteers and staff on safe handling; Assist with animal housing and kennel design; Deploy to field work for forensic behavior evaluations and temporary shelter support.
Seniority
Individual Contributor