Top 4 Animal Trainers Jobs in Madison, WI

Full-Time Animal Behavior Manager
Dane County —Madison, WI
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
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PetSmart —Madison, WI
- $13.07 - $19.07 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Artificial Intelligence for Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin–Madison —Madison, WI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Medicine
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy

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Full-Time Animal Behavior Manager

Dane County -
Madison, WI

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Managing pet care teams
Staff supervision
Team supervision
Behavioral therapy

Full Job Description

Supervision of DCHS behavior team

Monitor and ensure success of behavior team in identification, treatment

planning and prevention of behavior issues for shelter dogs

Ensure that all behavior protocols, policies and procedures are properly implemented

Promote teamwork, communication, and cooperation between all departments

Behavior assessment

Review behavior profiles for incoming animals

Collaborate cross-departmentally on pathway planning for new intakes

Oversee evaluation processes for shelter dogs

Work with team on recommendations for placement, foster, rescue or

euthanasia as appropriate for shelter dogs

Identify animals in need of additional behavioral support

Job Title: Animal Behavior Manager

Reports to: Executive Director and Director of Animal Operations

Supervises: Behavior Supervisor, Behavior Specialists, Dog Trainers

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

Scope of Position: The Animal Behavior Manager is responsible for managing the
behavior department and overseeing the behavioral care of animals in residence at DCHS.

Ensures the proper assessment of shelter dogs and oversees recommendations for

placement, foster, rescue or euthanasia as appropriate. Designs in-house behavior

modification plans for individuals in need of behavioral adjustment during their stay.

Responsible for ensuring that the shelter populations are provided with daily stress

reduction, enrichment, training and behavior modification as needed. Collaborating with

other shelter departments to ensure proper flow of the animals.

Behavior management and interventions

Attend daily population rounds for dogs and cats

Create and implement standardized SOPs for the management of common behavior

concerns in dogs

Create individualized plans to meet the needs of individual dogs and cats as needed

Create systems for tracking individual dog and cat progress and establish benchmarks for

success

Ensure that partnerships with rescue groups are created and maintained

Provide enrichment opportunities for shelter animals within the shelter environment

Monitor behavior information shared by staff and volunteers on interaction sheets and

via behavior boards in shelter database.

Training and Consultations

Oversee dog training classes for the public and supervise the training class staff

Develop and provide training opportunities for volunteers and staff

o to provide enrichment and improve the adoptability of DCHS animals

o to ensure safe handling in the shelter environment

Create and implement positive reinforcement training protocols

Provide direction and support to volunteers and staff on the basics of positive

reinforcement training protocols

Provide oversight for training and behavior support to foster parents

Provide surrender, adoption, foster and post-adoption counseling as needed in coordination

with other departments

Assume additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

B.A. or B.S. required, with specialized education in an animal behavior field.

M.Sc. or M.A. preferred.

Certification in animal behavior/training from a nationally recognized certifying

body (ex: ABS, IAABC, APDT)

Minimum of five years’ experience working in animal shelters

Minimum of two years’ experience managing personnel, preferably in an animal-

related industry; experience managing a behavior team in a shelter strongly

preferred

Must have strong leadership skills

Must have well-developed written and verbal communication skills

Must have a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of animals

Must use only positive, science-based training and behavior modification

methods

Must possess or acquire a thorough understanding and dedication to the

philosophies of animal welfare and DCHS

At Dane County Humane Society, we know our work of helping people help animals directly

benefits from having a diverse and inclusive workforce. DCHS is proud to be an equal

opportunity employer that strives to represent the community it serves by employing people

with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated

and embraced at Dane County Humane Society. We will not discriminate against or give

preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap

or disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, arrest

or conviction record, genetic information, veteran status or other class protected by

applicable law. DCHS puts people first and we are happy to work with employees and

applicants to remove barriers and put any necessary accommodations into practice.

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