Animal Behavior Manager(Official Title: Animal Behaviorist)

Updated: May 31, 2024 06:46 AM GMT

Health insurance Job in Fresno, California

City of Fresno

Fresno, CA

Position Description

Do you enjoy working with animal behavior as much as working with people? The City of Fresno is looking for an Animal Behavior Manager (Official Title Animal Behaviorist) to join the team at the Fresno Animal Center caring for the animal population and helping keep pets with their families.

Under direction, the Animal Behaviorist is responsible for managing, developing and evaluating animal behavior policies, procedures and practices in the Animal Center. Responsibilities include developing, implementing and evaluating animal behavior policies and procedures consistent with best practices and guidelines; supervising assigned staff and volunteers; developing animal behavior and temperament assessments for appropriate intake and kenneling; identifying behaviors and underlying causes and working with the animals to train and correct the behaviors; developing animal enrichment activities including socialization and mental stimulation exercises such as playgroups and... More Detail