Adoption Center Animal Behavior Trainer

Job overview

The Adoption Center Animal Behavior Trainer role is onsite in Saint Louis, MO; compensation is not specified. The Humane Society of Missouri’s adoption center team evaluates and trains shelter animals to support safe, successful placements and animal welfare. The trainer assesses animals’ behavioral needs, develops plans with behavior and veterinary teams, and helps implement programs that support well-being and transitions to new homes. The role also equips staff and volunteers with behavior interpretation and handling techniques.

What you'll do

• Assess shelter animals’ behavioral needs and develop training plans with behavior and veterinary teams
• recommend disposition based on each animal’s needs
• assist with behavioral programs
• train staff and volunteers in behavior interpretation and handling
• document behavior data and communicate progress
• travel between shelter facilities as needed and participate in organizational events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

animal behavior trainer

full-time

saint louis mo

humane society of missouri

animal training

shelter animals

behavior assessment

reward-based training

animal welfare

volunteer training

adoption center

cpdt-ka preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program
• paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• eligible discounts after 90 days.

Why this role

Karen Pryor or Jean Donaldson Academy graduate, Veterinary Technician Specialty-Behavior, or equivalent experience required; CPDT-KA or higher preferred; benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement savings, and paid time off.

About the employer

Humane Society of Missouri is hiring for this role. Industry: Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations. Sector: 81.