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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 & Control Officer
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Seeking a professional career that involves helping both animals and people? We’re growing our Animal Control department! 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. 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 and proven clerical, typing and math skills. Previous animal care, animal welfare and/or animal handling experience strongly desired. Experience reading and interpreting ordinances a plus. Experience prioritizing duties and multi-tasking within a busy work environment required. Previous enforcement and dispatch experience a plus. Proven emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills required. English and Spanish bilingual skills (reading/speaking) in the workplace 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.
Expected hiring range is $18.50 to $22.00 per hour commensurate with applicable experience and certifications. Closes when filled.
Animal Care Technician
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.
Rate is $16.50 per hour. Closes when filled.
Client Services Representative
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.
Rate is $16.50 per hour. Closes when filled.
Lead Veterinary Technician
Regular Full-Time, (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Are you a veterinary technician ready to move into a leadership role? Larimer Humane Society is seeking applicants for a Lead Veterinary Technician position. Responsibilities of the Lead Technician include assisting the Supervising Veterinarian with department administrative functions, training others, assisting with inventory and ordering, maintaining maintenance schedules for clinic machinery, and more. The position also performs the tasks of a Veterinary Technician. Requirements include three years of current experience working as a veterinary technician in a veterinary clinic and/or animal shelter clinic. Certification is highly desired. Must be proficient with intubation, IV catheter placement, and IV injection techniques and experience with dental and dental radiology. Leadership and training experience preferred. Chameleon experience a plus. Must be comfortable monitoring and quickly responding to anesthesia and assisting surgeon. Proven emotional intelligence, work ethic, and integrity skills required. For additional information, please review job description. Full-time work schedules include a weekend shift, some holiday shifts, and overtime as needed. Please include availability and salary requirements in a cover letter.
Expected hiring range is $20.00 to $27.00 per hour commensurate with applicable experience, education, and certification.
Closes when filled.
Safety and Emergency Program Manager
Regular Full-Time (40hrs), Exempt, Salary
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Safety and Emergency Program Manager leads the Organization’s internal emergency preparedness and safety initiatives. Responsible for the collaborative framework for preparedness, response, evacuation and recovery efforts with regard to the housing, care and protection of domestic pets and service animals in the event of a disaster and the internal safety program. Creates and facilitates safety trainings for staff and volunteers. Writes safety and emergency related procedures and information. Manages in-house people safety drills and exercises. Manages goals, plans, timelines and budgets and models safe working practices. Serves as primary Emergency Operations Center (EOC) rep; attends EOC briefings; ensures Joint Information Center (JIC) receives accurate and timely information in events. Attends City and County meetings, exercises and trainings and facilitates internal Emergency Response meetings and trainings. Oversees the Community Animal Response Team (CART) program. Requirements include a BA/BS or equivalent combination of education and one year of applicable work experience. Staff/volunteer supervisory experience required as is training and public speaking. Documentation and compliant preservation experience. Knowledge of OSHA regulations. Completion of select FEMA courses a plus: IS-100, IS-III, IS-200, IS-700, IS-10, IS-11 Module B. Completion of American Red Cross courses including: Human First Aid/CPR, Pet First Aid/CPR, Disaster Services and others a plus. Emotional intelligence, work ethic and integrity skills required. See full job description for more information. Limited hybrid work schedule may be considered. Include salary requirements and availability in cover letter.
Expected hiring range is $50k to $60k commensurate with applicable experience, education and certifications. 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 needed. Requirements include a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, plus one year of work experience in general, and experience in an applicable role including hands-on cleaning and grounds keeping. Basic math abilities, effective and professional communication skills and computer skills required. Emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills required as is the ability to meet attendance expectations. See the full job description to review the list of duties and requirements. Please include cover letter with pay requirements and days and times of work availability.
Expected hiring range is $16.00 to $18.00 per hour commensurate with applicable experience. Closes when filled.
Shelter Veterinarian
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Exempt, Salary
We’re looking for veterinarian candidates with a special desire to help shelter animals. Reporting to our Supervising Veterinarian, our Shelter Veterinarian provides examinations, veterinary care, monitoring and surgery services for shelter animals. The position additionally serves as backup for our Supervising Veterinarian (managing staff, shelter medicine efforts, surgery program and disease control protocols) in her/his absence. This position also assists with overseeing the work of contract and relief veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants, foster and transfer coordinators and department volunteers as required and in the absence of the Supervising Veterinarian. The schedule for the position is generally Sunday through Thursday with evening and on-call requirements. Other duties include performing spay/neuter surgeries, dental surgeries and other surgeries on shelter animals and a limited number of owned animals. Participates in scheduled medical rounds and completes and maintains accurate daily medical treatment records. Serves as liaison to other veterinarians/veterinary clinics. Works collaboratively with the Shelter Managers and others on census management and animal routing issues including euthanasia decisions. View the full job description for requirements and more information. Please include resume and salary requirements and availability in cover letter.
Expected hiring range is $90k to $100k. Closes September 30, 2022 or when filled.
Client Services Supervisor (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non Exempt, Hourly
Due to an internal promotion, we’re seeking candidates for our Client Services Supervisor position. Our Client Services Supervisors are responsible for the operations of the Shelter’s Adoption and Intake functions during a particular shift, ensuring clients receive consistent and high quality services including animal adoptions, returns, intakes, merchandise sales and more. This is a full-time, working-supervisor position with engagement in all client services tasks. The position involves daily interaction with animals in addition to providing services to clients. Incumbents are actively engaged in reviewing work-flow, creating schedules and suggesting and implementing improvements for the Client Services department. Requirements include a minimum two years of customer service experience and a minimum of one year of proven supervisory experience or six months of Larimer Humane Society lead experience showing initiative, leadership and professionalism. Previous animal welfare or animal care experience highly desirable. Schedules are full-time in support of Shelter hours, include at least one weekend day and are subject to change based on business needs. Overtime will be required as needed. Proven emotional intelligence, ethics and integrity skills are required. View the full job description for requirements and more information. Please include days and hours of availability in a cover letter in addition to resume.
Expected hiring range is $18.75 to $19 per hour. Closes September 30, 2022 or when filled.
Client Services Representative Lead
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non Exempt, Hourly
Internal applicants only. Our Client Services Representative (CSR) Leads provide leadership in the Shelter’s adoptions and intake areas. Leads represent Larimer Humane Society in a professional and courteous manner, provide quality client services and serve as role models for other employees in the areas including job knowledge, protocols and procedures, safe work practices, attendance and punctuality and the Standards of Professional Conduct. Work includes formally supporting Client Services Supervisors, staff and volunteers, assisting with training and information, and assisting with opening and closing duties and oversite. The position also assists CSR’s with client grievances in the absence of supervisors. Client Services Leads are full-time in support of Shelter hours and schedules include at least one weekend shift. This is an internal promotion opportunity and applicants must be meeting performance, behavior and safety expectations. Minimum of 3 months Larimer Humane Society CSR experience required, or minimum of 6 months lead/supervisor experience from past applicable work experience. Experience assisting other CSR’s with learning processes and procedures. Must be vaccination certified. Proven emotional intelligence, ethics and integrity skills are required. View the full job description for requirements and more information. Please include days and hours of availability in a cover letter in addition to resume.
Rate is $17.50 per hour. Closes September 30, 2022 or when filled.
Client Services Assistant (CSA)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly or
Part-Time (20 – 25 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Interested in helping Shelter animals find their forever homes? We’re seeking applicants for our new Client Services Assistant position. Work includes representing Larimer Humane Society in a professional and courteous manner providing quality client service at the Front Desk. Educates clients on responsible animal guardianship, animal care and local ordinances. Conducts animal adoption counseling and has a good understanding of evaluations, medical history and other client paperwork. Facilitates animal visits and adoptions ensuring all transaction payments, paperwork and computer records are complete and accurate. Walks clients who are missing their pets through stray animal areas. Conducts post adoption calls and completes lost-reports and/or opening and closing duties. The position requires learning a wide range of policies and procedures and the ability to enter complete and accurate information into our computer system. Animal handling including dogs, cats, small mammals, barnyard animals, exotic animals and more is required. Proven emotional intelligence, ethics and integrity skills are required. Must be 18 years of age. Client services experience is preferred. View the full job description for all requirements and more information. Please include days and hours of availability in addition to resume.
Rate is $16.00 per hour. Closes September 30, 2022 or when filled.
Animal Care Supervisor
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Animal Care Supervisors at Larimer Humane Society are responsible for the daily care of animals in the Shelter (including cats, dogs, small mammals, exotic pets and barnyard animals). This is full-time working supervisor position reporting to our Shelter Supervisors. Incumbents train and supervise approximately eight to ten Animal Care Technicians in animal care and feeding, animal facility cleaning, disease control and safety protocols and more. There is a significant amount of animal interaction and handling required. Must have supervisory skills and solid emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills. Participates in Shelter Team, Shelter Supervisor and Supervisor/Manager meetings and is actively engaged in setting schedules, reviewing workflow and suggesting and implementing improvements. Supervises assigned volunteers including community service volunteers. The position includes pet end of life tasks. Education and experience requirements include a minimum of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience, one year of proven staff supervisory experience or Larimer Humane Society lead experience. Regular work schedules are five days a week, including one weekend day, and shift hours are generally between 7:30AM and 7:30PM weekdays and 7:30AM and 5:30PM weekends. Overtime and holiday work will be required as needed. Must be able to work a flexible and changing schedule. Please review full job description and include start date availability, days and times of work availability, and pay requirements in a cover letter.
Rate is $18.75 to $19 per hour. Closes October 15, 2022 or 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.
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