The new Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior invites applications for a qualified dog trainer in the Section of Behavior. Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior is endowed by a $12.1M grant from the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation, ensuring that the institute will be a world leader in advancing the discipline of animal behavior. The Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior builds on Cornell’s expertise to better understand animal behavior and improve the lives of pets and people who share their lives with them.
What you will do:
- Work closely with boarded behavior clinicians to implement appropriate training programs to address and resolve problem areas, including aggression, separation anxiety, noise phobia, specific to generalized anxiety, compulsive disorders, and other emotional disorders.
- Develop suitable training and behavior modification plans for animals, ensuring they are followed consistently and accurately, with appropriate documentation.
- Teach clients scientifically-based methods (including positive reinforcement training, environmental enrichment, and desensitization/counterconditioning) as part of the behavior modification plan as prescribed by the clinician. .
- Teach animals to follow basic cues using various approaches that are best suited to each animal’s personality and attributes
- Assist clients with understanding their pets, safely live with them, and help them reduce their pet’s fear, anxiety, stress, and conflict through behavioral therapy techniques
Employees working in the animal hospital must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series prior to or immediately after hire, which will be paid for by the department.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree with a minimum of two years of specialization in behavior modification, with a focus on ethical handling and animal welfare, using the LIMA (Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive) and Humane Hierarchy models or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
- Strong animal handling skills and demonstrated excellence in training outcomes.
- Meet the physical demands of the position, which include prolonged standing and kneeling, lifting and restraining animals
- One or more of the following training certifications:
- CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA
- KPA-CTP
- PMCT
- CTC
- AVBT / VTS Behavior
- Any of the IAABC certifications
Important Details about the Position
- This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY.
- We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position.
- Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
We are seeking an individual who shares that passion and has the vision, drive, and ability to help develop a world-class program. The Cornell University Hospital for Animals provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. The schedule for this position requires flexibility to ensure that service needs are provided without interruption or exception.
What We Offer:
Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 13 additional holiday days with generous holiday pay if you work on those days
- An award-winning employer-provided benefits program
- Comprehensive healthcare options
- Access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- Generous retirement contributions
- Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance program
- Follow this link for more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits
Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success.
Who we are:
Cornell University, located at the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State, is a center for discovery, academic leadership, and service. The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is recognized internationally as a leader in animal medicine, public health, biomedical research, and veterinary medical education. Ranked as one of the top veterinary colleges in the nation by US News & World Report, the CVM excels in providing education and advanced training that prepare veterinarians and scientists to serve society in critical roles in clinical and diagnostic veterinary medicine, public health, scientific inquiry, and public policy.
Cornell University Hospital for Animals is our core clinical training, patient care, and research unit within the CVM, composed of six diverse world-class veterinary clinical units providing primary and specialty care. Our core teaching hospital has 28 services led by board-certified veterinary specialists who are nationally and internationally renowned, providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care of animals including 24/7 emergency care. We strive to provide a diverse, inclusive, and fulfilling work environment for our family of employees who are committed to outstanding patient care, client service, and veterinary training.
We welcome questions!
Gabriel Gonzalez; gag95@cornell.edu
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University Job Title:
Senior Animal Tech
Job Family:
Health
Level:
E
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
$28.84 – $33.52
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Katie Ehemann
Job Titles and Pay Ranges:
Non-Union Positions
Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
- Unique applicable skills
- Academic Discipline
