Animal Behavior Technician

Heidi’s Village is an innovative concept in animal welfare, providing low-cost boarding and veterinary services exclusively to community rescue organizations.

We are looking for people with a great attitude and work ethic, the ability to learn,and the desire to be part of a team focused on excellence.

Animal Behavior Technicians (ABTs) provide daily care, enrichment, training, and behavior modification to Village residents while promoting the safety and health of all animals in our care.

ABTs are required to possess advanced skills in animal training and behavior modification. The position(s) involve : Caring for a wide range of (primarily) canines with strict adherence to quality / safety standards Handling and interacting with animals humanely and safely, using safety equipment as necessary Adhering to the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and following Fear Free Principles Following established disease control protocols to clean, disinfect, and sanitize kennels, equipment, walkways, and common areas over nearly 3 acres of property Ensuring all animals are adequately exercised, housed, fed, provided with water and other basic necessities Evaluating animals based on interactive leash / walking skills, ease of handling, and in / out of kennel behavior Recognizing and accurately / timely communicating signs of illness or behavior changes Creating and maintaining necessary animal records and data entry Developing, implementing, and monitoring training / behavior modification plans with more the more difficult animals in our care Communicating results / plans to Rescue Partners in a clear, effective, and respectful manner Providing, brainstorming, and overseeing enrichment protocols for all animals Providing safe handling training and education to staff and / or volunteers Must be able to actively stand / walk / bend while handling a wide variety of size / strength / temperament of animals for entire shift duration (10+ hours) Work is performed in a moderate to fast paced environment and requires critical adherence to established quality levels while completing within timeframe allotted Work is performed in a potentially high decibel area, with varied temperature control, and with safety equipment often required Frequent lifting / handling / controlling animals / materials weighing 50+ pounds Assisting potential adopters with meet-n-greets, facilitating interactions to ensure a safe and pleasant experience Communicating effectively with coworkers to ensure efficient production and deadlines are met Participation in continuous process improvement Keeping work area neat and clean and following all established safety guidelines Working both independently and within a team structure Strict adherence to company policies regarding attendance and punctuality Cultivating positive client, volunteer, and coworker relations through professional and courteous interactions Promoting our vision, mission, services, programs, events, and adoptable animals Performing additional and / or general duties, as assigned A successful candidate must possess the following skillsets or attributes : Stamina to walk / stand / move continuously and daily for a 10+ hour shift, walking on all types of surfaces, oftentimes slippery / uneven / rough Ability to regularly lift and / or control 50+ pounds (animals, animal care supplies, etc.

and perform duties that require repetitive lifting, bending, and stooping Ability to withstand environmental factors that include both indoor and outdoor activities, including extreme heat of AZ summers Ability to work with and / or around others with frequent interruptions High attention to detail and exceptional quality standards Good communication and organizational skills Ability to work with a team and independently Ability to meet deadlines and perform work accurately, but with expediency Dependability / reliability early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable! Achievement-oriented and self-motivated Two (2) + years working with dogs and cats in animal control, humane society, and / or other welfare settings One (1) + year working in behavior and enrichment preferred Comfortable implementing / performing training and / or behavior modification protocols in a shelter setting for animals with the following displayed behavior : Fearful Anxious Barrier and / or leash reactive Overstimulated Under socialized and / or other handling sensitivities Shelter deterioration We offer an environment that will challenge and reward personal and professional growth and take pride in the following values : Commitment We are mission focused, open to new ideas, and committed to excellence Harmony We value and promote harmonious relationships, internally and externally Accountability We hold ourselves accountable for our actions, accept responsibility, and have high expectations of ourselves and each other Respect We respectfully welcome diverse opinions and experiences and treat each other, the animals in our care, and our partners / community members with compassion and dignity Trust We honor confidentiality, always assume the best intentions, and expect honesty Safety We are wholeheartedly committed to each other’s safety and the safety of our animals Do you share these values?

Are you looking for a place to call home? Heidi’s Village may be the place for you! Employment Type : Full Time Years Experience : 1 - 3 years Salary : $18 - $19 Hourly Bonus / Commission : No