Job Title: Behavior Evaluator
Location: Westland, MI
Hours: Full-Time
Who We Are:
Michigan Humane is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving and saving lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals. For over 140 years, Michigan Humane has been providing compassionate care and advocacy for animals in need, including rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services. With a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers, Michigan Humane works tirelessly to protect and advocate for the animals and families within our communities.
Why Work with Us:
We’re a mission-based organization, with a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of animals and families within our communities. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we’d love to talk to you. In addition to being a part of an organization that truly makes a difference, there are plenty of additional reasons to consider joining us, including:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Account
- Opportunities for professional development, growth, and continuing education
- A positive and collaborative work environment
- Work-life balance and flexible working hours (compressed work schedule option!)
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Human & Pet Bereavement
- Clinic discounts to up to 75% off services for your own pet(s)
- Relaxed dress code
- Wellness program with professional counseling services available to employees
- Animal food discount
- Free or discounted adoption fees to adopt a new friend
- Sabbatical Policy
- Uniform Allowance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Yearly performance reviews & employee engagement surveys
- Student Loan Relief Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
As part of the Behavioral Health Services team, the Behavior Evaluator is responsible for behavior evaluation and modification for companion animals entrusted to Michigan Humane. The Behavior Evaluator will apply established enrichment and behavioral modification techniques to increase the adoptability of companion animals in the shelter, ensuring that every animal that is placed through Michigan Humane is emotionally and physically sound.
Responsibilities:
• Complete behavior evaluations to assess adoptability of animals in the shelter.
• Take accurate history and background on intake animals, ensuring records are accurate and complete.
• Evaluate shelter animals, paying special attention to issues such as fear, anxiety, aggression, separation anxiety, etc.
• Track, monitor, and update animal behavior information in computer system.
• Identify, document, and create plans for animals on identified behavior issues and concerns.
• Assign and complete behavior modification activities with animals.
• Create or assist with additional training with other staff, volunteers, adopters, and fosters as needed.
• Assist with relative duties at other shelters as needed.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of animal handling preferred
Join our team at Michigan Humane and make a positive impact, grow your skills and career, and be part of a compassionate and dedicated organization. Apply today!
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 or more years of animal handling experience
What We Do
Michigan Humane is Michigan’s oldest and largest nonprofit animal welfare organization. It works to improve and save lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals across Michigan. Its programs include adoption services, veterinary and emergency care, rescue, shelters, cruelty investigations, community outreach, pet-owner support, and efforts to keep pets with their families while strengthening the human–animal bond.
