ID
1-509-1331
Name
Animal Behavior Specialist
Status
Published
Version
1.6
Updated
11/14/2019 9:40:45 AM
Original Release
06/18/2018
Last Major Release
11/14/2019
Resource Category
Animal Emergency Response
Primary Core Capability
Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services
Secondary Core Capability
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Animal Behavior Specialist assesses behavioral status, identifies potentially dangerous behaviors, and makes behavioral recommendations for animals in one or more of the following competency areas during and after disasters:
1. Companion animals, including pets, service animals, and assistance animals
2. Livestock, including food or fiber animals and domesticated equine species
3. Wildlife animals, captive wildlife, and zoo animals
4. Laboratory animals
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities |
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Types | |
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Type | Description |
Type 1 | The Animal Behavior Specialist: 1. Triages animals to determine behavioral status 2. Classifies animals by behavioral status to determine the appropriate type of Animal Care and Handling Specialist or other staff to assign to handle them 3. Identifies potentially dangerous behaviors that could put the animal, the handler, or other people or animals at risk 4. Designs and coordinates animal enrichment and socialization programs 5. Develops and implements treatment plans to address animal behavioral issues for stray, abandoned, unattended, or relinquished animals 6. Consults on appropriate post-disaster animal disposition |
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Education | Not Specified |
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Training | Not Specified |
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Experience | Not Specified |
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Physical/Medical Fitness | 1. PPE is mission specific and may vary by work environment; it includes protective footwear, protective clothing for skin exposure, eye and ear protection, respirators, gloves, and masks. 2. NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions. |
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Currency | Not Specified |
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Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications | Not Specified |
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Composition and Ordering Specifications |
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Specification |
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment |
Requestor specifies competency areas necessary based on the animal population the position will serve |
Notes |
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References |
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Reference |
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 |
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017 |
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016 |
American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB), Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist |
Animal Behavior Society, Certification Requirements and Application |
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), Dog Trainer Certification |
CCPDT, Behavior Consultant Certification |
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) |