The role of the behaviour technician would be working in sections of behaviour at the FPTA facility. In the behaviour sector, you would be under the guidance of senior animal behaviourists working with lower to medium-severity cases, creating and contributing to classes, and being mentored in behaviour modification. In the daycare sector, you would be conducting behaviour assessment for daycare, identifying suitability, and transition plans, expanding social groups, and mentoring staff in behaviour and training.

 

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of three years Veterinary Nurse/Technician (3 years’ experience)
• Animal Training Experience: Experience not required, but highly encouraged.
• Values our philosophy and systematic approach to the way we run our dog daycare and behavioural consulting.
• Committed to working as part of an amazing team and growing with us and the business.
• Will bring ideas to the table and isn’t afraid to ask questions and learn new skills.
• Someone self-driven and always wanting to know more and do more
• Fear Free certified (Desirable)
• Understands dog behaviour and training principles.

 

Roles and responsibilities

• Behaviour triage patients for consults over email/phone and take a basic history
• Participate in behaviour assessment consults with supervision
• Writing Behaviour modification reports on lower to medium-severity dogs with supervision and ongoing support
• Creating realistic long-term outcomes based on dog's behaviour
• Conduct behaviour training on lower to medium-severity dogs
• Behaviour training notes and reporting on progression/outcomes per session
• Giving behavioural support and advice
• Creating and implementing training classes with support from directors with different levelling systems
• Puppy Proofing
• To the rescue
• Greyhounds only
• Participate in daycare behaviour assessment and identify whether suitability for daycare, training to daycare (T2D) or referring to consult
• Transition plans for T2D dogs and higher-level dog interactions
• Supervise and mentor staff in social interactions
• Supervise and mentor staff in behaviour (knowledge) and training (Methodology)
• Report to the management of concerns, ideas conflicts, or other matters related to daycare and training.
• Collect data and participate in research in canine behaviour and behaviour therapy

 

Reward

• Work at a company that is fun, exciting and willing to push innovation, with enthusiastic, and highly motivated staff
• Being part of a one-of-a-kind, new and upcoming behaviour and training facility and daycare centre.
• Working with dogs that may have otherwise been turned away or looked at as non-social or “to hard”.
• Gaining the most up to date, scientifically backed behavioural therapy and training knowledge whilst being able to grow in your own knowledge and skill set.
• Participate in research
• We are passionate about driving the industry standard, living and breathing our values.
• We support and educate our employees with incentives for self-motivation and forward thinking.
• Potential for partnering in further education through registered training organisation.
• Make lasting and meaningful contribution to clients and their pets.
• Mentorship for VTS: Behavior (USA)

 

How to apply

• Along with your CV, prepare a one-page cover letter telling us why you’re a perfect fit for the role and FPTA and salary expectations
• Submit your application via email or indeed.

Job Types: Internship, Full-time
Contract length: 24 months

Salary: From $29.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• WANGARA, WA 6065: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary Nurse/Technician: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

 

 

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