Health and well-being
Caring for team members is core to our success. We offer cost-effective medical, life, dental and vision insurance options, a paid Employee Assistance Program and more to eligible employees.
Career opportunities
Thank you for your interest in joining our team of more than 50 animal lovers working to further the safe, compassionate and responsible relationship between animals and people.
Larimer Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Animal Protection and Control Officer
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
We’re seeking qualified candidates for the position of Animal Protection and Control (APC) Officer. Our officer positions are regular full-time jobs responsible for enforcing State, County and City codes and ordinances governing animal control functions (e.g. field enforcement, licensing, animals at large, animal bite investigations, etc.) and include animal handling and constraint. Incumbents also perform the duties of an Animal Control Dispatcher. Officers represent the organization in a professional, courteous and ethical manner at all times. The job requires learning a wide range of policies, procedures and processes quickly and includes a significant amount of physical field work, handling animals of all temperaments and more. Requirements include a minimum of one-year work experience. Proven clerical, typing and math skills required. Previous animal care, animal welfare and/or animal handling experience strongly desired. Must be able to read and interpret ordinances, prioritize duties and multi-task within a busy work environment. Proven emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills required. English and Spanish bilingual skills (reading/speaking) and experience are a plus. Ability to relate information to the public and staff in a concise, clear manner required as is the ability to work in direct contact with aggressive and injured animals. Previous enforcement and/or dispatch experience a plus. Solid computer skills required and knowledge of Chameleon (or shelter) software helpful. The work schedule is generally 4×10 or 5×8, subject to business need, and includes holiday and weekend shifts. Compensated on-call overnight shifts are required. Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings. Living arrangements within 30 miles of the Shelter due to on-call duties. Please review the full job description for qualifications and requirements and include days and hours of work availability, as well as start date availability and salary requirements, in a cover letter.
Hiring rate begins at $16.00 per hour (entry, non-certified) and higher for Colorado certified candidates with applicable experience. Closes when filled.
Client Services Representative (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Larimer Humane Society is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Client Services Representative (CSR). Our CSRs represent the Organization in a professional and courteous manner and provide quality service at the Shelter’s front desk. The job requires great customer service skills, both in person and over the phone, as well as a professional demeanor. Must be able to quickly learn and accurately use specialized software as well as learn and apply a wide range of policies and procedure. Work includes processing animal adoptions, animal returns to owners and animal surrenders as well as physical animal handling, data entry and other duties. The job includes both sedentary work when processing client information and physical work when handling animals. Must have emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills. Requirements include one year of customer service experience. English and Spanish bilingual skills and experience, verbal and written, are a plus and include a wage premium. Work schedules vary and generally include at least one weekend day shift. Must be willing to work various schedules and be able to work overtime as needed. Please review the full job description for qualifications and requirements and include days and times of work availability, as well as start date availability and pay requirements in a cover letter. This posting is for a full time, 40 hour per week, position and is fully benefits eligible. Local applicants are preferred as relocation assistance is unavailable.
Expected hiring range is $14.00 to $14.16 per hour. Closes when filled.
Custodian & Maintenance Technician (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
If you are seeking a new job in the field of custodial and grounds maintenance, check out this opportunity! Our Custodian & Maintenance Technician assists the Facility and Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring proper care and maintenance of the Shelter’s building(s), grounds and equipment. Under the direction of the Supervisor, safely completes tasks and maintenance tickets related to landscaping, janitorial and facility operation. Performs designated custodial, maintenance and facility tasks and assists with vendor, contractor and volunteer worker oversite as directed. Schedule is 40 hours per week, generally Tuesday through Saturday and subject to change, with additional weekend and evening hours as required. Please include cover letter with salary requirements and days and times of work availability.
Expected hiring range starts at $15.75 to $16.00 per hour. Closes when filled.
Dispatcher, Animal Protection and Control
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non Exempt, Hourly
Dispatchers for Larimer Humane Society respond to citizens’ telephone calls regarding animal rescue, public safety, the enforcement of animal ordinances and more. These full-time positions are also responsible for assigning and radio dispatching calls to Animal Protection and Control Officers, overseeing Officers’ locations and monitoring Officers’ safety while in the field. Dispatchers assists citizens with interpretation and understanding of animal ordinances, department procedures, responsible animal ownership and maintain accurate logs, reports and statistics of daily activities. Clerical duties are required to maintain accurate filing and storing of various department paperwork and data. Following training, Dispatchers also assist field officers as needed. The 40 hour schedule for the position is generally 5×8-hours or 4×10-hours and generally includes at least one weekend day. Overtime as needed is required as are holiday shifts. Schedules are subject to change in accordance with business needs. Bilingual English/Spanish (speaking, reading and writing) is a plus and includes additional compensation. Experience and additional requirements and information are included in the full job description. Please include start date availability, days and times of work availability and pay requirements in cover letter.
Expected hiring range (non-certified) is $15.00 to $15.15 per hour. Closes when filled.
Animal Care Technician (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non Exempt, Hourly
Looking to start a career in animal welfare? Consider joining Larimer Humane Society’s Animal Care Technician (ACT) team! Our ACTs are responsible for the daily care and feeding of Shelter animals as well as habitat cleaning. These positions involve a significant amount of animal interaction and physical labor with limited sedentary work. Animals in our care include dogs, cats, small mammals, exotic animals, barnyard animals and more. One year of work experience required plus previous experience working with animals. Must have solid emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills. Work shifts vary and include at least one weekend day as the positions generally provide animal care coverage from 7:30AM to 7:30PM Monday through Friday and from 7:30AM to 5:30PM on weekends. Overtime and some holiday hours will be required. Please include start date availability, days and times of work availability and pay requirements in cover letter.
Expected hiring range is $14.00 to $14.16 per hour. Closes when filled.
Licensing Assistant (Animal Shelter)
Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Larimer Humane Society is seeking qualified applicants for the position of customer service Licensing Assistant. Our Licensing Assistants represent the Organization in a professional and courteous manner and provide quality customer service and accurate data handling and entry. The job requires great customer service skills, both in-person and over the phone, as well as a professional and kind demeanor. Must be able to quickly learn and accurately use specialized software as well as learn and communicate a wide range of policies and procedures. Work includes customer interaction, processing animal licenses, and tags, significant and continuous data entry and computer work, fee handling and money reconciliation, mail preparation and processing, and more. The job includes a significant amount of fast-paced, sedentary computer and telephone work. Must have emotional intelligence, work ethics, and integrity skills and must maintain a solid attendance and punctuality record. Requirements include one year of customer service experience and excellent computer skills. Proficient English/Spanish bilingual skills and experience (speaking, writing, and reading) are a plus and include a wage premium. Previous experience with Chameleon software is a plus. General hours of operation for the department are 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday and are subject to change due to business needs. Overtime will be required. Limited evening and weekend hours may be required. Please review the full job description for qualifications and requirements and include days and times of work availability, as well as start date availability and pay requirements, in a cover letter.
Expected hiring range is $14.15 to $14.50 per hour. Closes October 25 or when filled.
Veterinary Technician (Certified or Non-Certified)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Larimer Humane Society, located in Northern Colorado, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Veterinary Technician. Our Veterinary Technicians provide clinical and administrative support for the Shelter’s Veterinary Services department. Major responsibilities include assisting with the surgical program including induction and intubation of surgery patients; patient monitoring; maintaining accurate records; performing basic animal assessment and triage; administering treatment and medications; performing dental cleanings and more. The position requires a minimum of 1-year applicable work experience in a veterinary clinic and/or animal shelter clinic. Certification is a plus. Surgical assistance and proficiency with intubation, IV catheter placement, and IV injection techniques are required. Must have emotional intelligence, integrity, and work ethic skills. The position generally includes a weekend shift as well as overtime and holiday shifts as needed. Compensation commensurate with applicable experience and certification. Please include a cover letter with availability and salary requirements.
Expected hiring range is $15.25 to $18.00 an hour. Closes October 30, 2021, or when filled.
Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time, (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Our Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor assists in ensuring proper operation and/or maintenance of the Shelter’s building(s), equipment, systems, and grounds (facilities). This is a working supervisory position reporting to the Director of Operations. The incumbent ensures maintenance and facilities requests and needs are completed with vendors, contractors, and maintenance staff including tasks related to janitorial, electrical, landscaping, building security, and property management. Schedule is 40 hours per week, generally, Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, with occasional weekend and evening hours as required. Requirements include an Associate’s degree in an applicable field of study OR professional work equivalent. Applicable technical certifications are a plus. A minimum of 2 years of experience in an applicable role in a comparable commercial building and project management experience is required. Experience providing oversight and supervision of staff, and contracted workers or volunteers is required. Hands-on, basic building maintenance, and repair experience. Experience with electronic control panels for security, lighting, HVAC, and electrical is a plus. Knowledge of maintenance tools and equipment and groundskeeping, basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, and electrical and mechanical theories. Knowledge of maintenance safety requirements and programs and applicable OSHA requirements is a plus. Please include cover letter with salary requirements and days and times of work availability.
Expected hiring range is $45k to $55k. Closes when filled.
Benefits and perks
Coverage for the planned and unexpected
Life events, from having a baby to having a skiing accident, can create setbacks. We help by providing short-term and long-term disability coverage for eligible employees after a year of service.
Retirement
Hard work today deserves rewards for tomorrow. We encourage employees to invest in their futures by offering a 403B retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Paid Time-off
Everyone needs the opportunity to rest, relax and recharge. We support time away from work by providing team members with paid time off and paid holidays.
Professional Development
Career growth comes with learning curves. We help staff members reach their potential through coaching, training and professional development.
Pet Adoption
It’s no surprise that everyone here loves animals. We encourage team members to take the mission home by offering free pet adoptions.
