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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Maintenance Coordinator (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
We’ve updated our facility plans and are searching for qualified applicants for our new, full-time, Maintenance Coordinator position. Working along-side our Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Coordinator assists in ensuring proper care and upkeep of the Shelter’s buildings, grounds and equipment. Under the direction of the Supervisor, safely completes tasks and maintenance tickets related to grounds keeping/landscaping, physical building maintenance and facility operation. Performs routine maintenance associated tasks and assists with vendor, contractor and volunteer worker oversite as directed. This is a physical position that includes tasks such as painting, the use of hand tools, floor machine operation, snow removal, weed removal and control, repair work and more. Schedule is 40 hours per week, generally Tuesday through Saturday and subject to change, with additional weekend and evening hours as required. Must be at least 18 years of age for insurance purposes. NOTE: this position does not include shelter animal handling but applicants must be able to work around all types of Shelter animals and their habitats. Requirements include a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and 1 full year of work experience in general, plus at least 6 months experience in an applicable role including hands-on general maintenance. Effective and appropriate customer service, interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills are essential. Must have work ethic and integrity skills. A valid Colorado Driver’s License and Colorado compliant vehicle insurance is required as is an insurable driving record in accordance with the Society’s insurance provider’s requirements. Experience working with contracted and/or volunteer workers a plus as is experience with groundskeeping and landscape irrigation systems. Please review the full job description for additional information. A cover letter indicating days and times of work availability, as well as start date availability and pay requirements, is appreciated.
Expected hiring range is $18.00 to $19.50 per hour commensurate with applicable experience. Closes when filled.
Client Services Assistant
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly OR
Part-Time (20-25 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Interested in helping animals find their forever homes? We’re seeking applicants for our 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 and client services experience is preferred. Work shifts may be either full-time or part-time, generally include a weekend day and are subject to change. Overtime as required for full-time shifts. View the full job description for more information. Please include information regarding days and hours of availability in addition to resume.
Hourly rate is $16.00. Closes June 1, 2023 or when filled.
Animal Behavior Coordinator (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reporting to our Animal Behavior Supervisor, our Animal Behavior Coordinators serve as Shelter resources for basic animal behavior and enrichment. Responsibilities include evaluating animals for outcomes including adoption, foster care, transfer, medical attention and more. Members of our Behavior team also develop and implement programs and practices to meet the enrichment needs of companion animals including dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles and more. There is a significant amount of animal interaction required in the job, as well as staff interaction, training and working with volunteers. Additional duties include communicating with clients through various channels and assisting with training and the creation of basic help guides. Requirements include a minimum of an Associate degree in biology, the animal sciences, animal husbandry, veterinary-technician studies, an associated field of study OR equivalent and applicable work experience in addition to a high school diploma. A minimum of over one year work experience in animal welfare OR six (6) months current experience with Larimer Humane Society in an animal handling position is required. Customer service experience as well as emotional intelligence, work ethics and work integrity required. Please see the full job description for additional information. The regular work schedule is 40 hours per week and includes one weekend day and is subject to change according to business need. Overtime and attendance at events, trainings and more is required. Proven bilingual skills in English and Spanish (speaking, understanding, reading and writing) is a plus and includes a pay premium. A cover letter outlining hours and days of work availability, start date availability and pay requirements is appreciated.
Hiring rate is $17.00 to $18.00 per hour. Closes May 30, 2023 or 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. This posting is for a full-time, 40 hour per week position and is fully benefits eligible. See full job description for more information regarding requirements and duties. A cover letter indicating available start date and days and times of work availability is appreciated.
Hiring rate is $16.50. Closes when filled.
Animal Shelter Supervisor
Regular Full-time, (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Looking for your next growth opportunity in Animal Welfare leadership? Reporting to our Animal Shelter Manager, our team of Shelter Supervisors oversee our Client Services and Animal Care departments. The team positions co-supervise four (4) staff members directly and approximately twenty (20) staff members indirectly. This is a working supervisor position and includes performing the duties of direct reports and staff as needed. Ensures training and development of applicable staff and volunteers. Assists with annual budgeting and compliance with all Federal, State and local animal care and sheltering requirements (PACFA, DEA, OSHA). Actively participates in Shelter and supervisory meetings and serves as a backup to the Shelter Manager. Responsible for the operation of the Shelter store including inventory and ordering. The schedule for the position is five (5) days per week including one weekend day with evenings, weekends and holidays as needed and subject to change in accordance with business need. Working relationships include the Behavior and Foster, Veterinary Services, Animal Protection and Control and the Supervisor and Manager team. Requirements include a minimum of an Associate’s degree or equivalent applicable professional work experience. Previous animal welfare experience highly desired and preferred. Over one (1) full year of direct multi-staff supervision, or two (2) full years of multi-volunteer supervision, including hiring, scheduling, managing and evaluating performance. One (1) full year of working with the public in a customer/client focused position. Must have proven emotional intelligence, work ethic and integrity skills. Previous experience with Chameleon software, or other animal shelter software highly desired. Please include salary requirements and work availability in cover letter.
Expected hiring range is $21.00 to $23.00 per hour commensurate with applicable animal welfare experience and education.
Closes when filled.
Veterinary Technician (Animal Shelter)
Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Our Veterinary Technicians (Credentialed/Registered/Provisional) provide clinical and administrative support for the Veterinary Services Department. Schedules are full time (40 hours per week) and include weekend shifts. Schedules are subject to change according to business need. Shift hours can range from 7am to 8pm. Emergency hours may be implemented during emergency situations. Overtime will be required as needed. Holidays, evenings and weekend work required as needed. Flexibility is preferred. Duties include assisting with the surgical program including induction and intubation of surgery patients; monitory of patients from induction through recovery; performing dental prophy and radiographs; preparing and interpreting basic diagnostic tests; performing euthanasia as assigned; supervising and assisting with basic training of veterinary students, veterinary technician students and department volunteers and more. Requirements and qualifications include direct animal care and handling experience; 21 years of age or older for insurance purposes; proficiency with intubation, IV catheter placement and IV injection techniques; strong verbal and written communication skills; proven emotional intelligence, integrity and work ethic skills; and more.
NOTE: Certification/Registration with the State of Colorado is a requirement for this job. If you are a non-credentialed candidate and are in the process of becoming credentialed, you may apply and continue working towards registration. If not a graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician school, Larimer Humane Society requires a minimum of 4,160 hours (2 full years of relevant veterinary technician experience) and a commitment to becoming registered with the State of Colorado by the end of 2023. Larimer Humane Society will reimburse provisional employees for the cost of 1 VTNE and 1 Colorado license registration. Please read the full job description for additional duties, requirements, skills and abilities. A cover letter indicating days and times of work availability, as well as start date availability and pay requirements, is appreciated.
Expected hiring rate is $19.00 to $22.00 per hour commensurate with experience and certification. 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 procedures. Work includes processing animal adoptions, animal returns to owners and animal surrenders (includes 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 (both 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. Please include your days and times of work availability, as well as first date availability and pay requirements in the 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.
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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