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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Complete our online application process. For full consideration, submit your resume, cover letter, availability and salary requirements. If you are interested in multiple positions, submit a separate application for each. Apply Now!
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.
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.
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.
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 November 30, 2022 or when filled.
Administrative Assistant
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Are you an organized, detail-oriented, positive team player who’s adept at technology and loves learning and adding value? We’re looking for great candidates for our Administrative Assistant position! This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer and to the Director of Human Resources. The position also provides support to other members of senior staff and to the Board of Directors as required. Job duties are varied: from preparing board reports and ordering office supplies, to assisting with celebrations, taking meeting notes and completing errands, tasks involve traditional administrative support as well as special projects. Applicable experience, emotional intelligence, solid work ethic and work integrity, confidentiality and good judgement are required. See our full job description for additional information. The regular work schedule for the position is Monday through Friday and requires some schedule flexibility for evening board meetings and special events. This is an in-office position. Please include a cover letter with days and hours of work availability, start date availability and pay requirements.
Expected hiring range is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour commensurate with applicable experience. Closes November 11, 2022 or when filled.
Lead Veterinary Technician
Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Ready to take your Certified/Credentialed Veterinary Technician skills to a leadership level while helping shelter animals in need? We’re seeking applicants for our Lead Veterinary Technician position. The Lead position assists the Supervising Veterinarian with department administrative functions, serves as a Euthanasia Trainer, maintains the maintenance schedule for clinic machinery and performs the tasks of a Veterinary Technician. The position also provides clinical and administrative support for the Veterinary Services Department overall. Veterinary certification/credentials required (CVT, LVT, RVT). Minimum of 1-year previous work experience in a veterinary clinic and/or animal shelter clinic as veterinary technician OR a minimum of 6 months experience at Larimer Humane Society as veterinary technician. Previous surgical assistant experience required. Experience as a veterinary technician at Larimer Humane Society or other animal welfare organization is a plus as is experience with Chameleon software. Direct animal care experience required as is experience with dentals and dental radiology. Must be proficient with intubation, IV catheter placement, IV injection methods, and monitoring and responding to anesthesia. Proven emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills required. Leadership and/or training experience preferred. This is an on-site position. A cover letter indicting days and times of work availability, as well as start date availability and pay requirements, is appreciated.
Expected hiring range is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour commensurate with experience. Closes December 5, 2022 or when filled.
Animal Control Dispatcher
Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Interested in serving the community, helping animals in need and dedicated to providing excellent customer service and communications in a fast-paced environment? Check out our Animal Control Dispatcher position! Our dispatchers are officers responsible for answering and responding to citizens’ calls for animal control assistance in a professional and courteous manner and assigning requests to field officers. Performs all clerical duties associated with dispatch duties. Assists citizens with interpretation and understanding of animal ordinances, department procedures, and responsible animal ownership. Maintains accurate logs, reports and statistics of daily activity. Maintains accurate filing and storing of various paperwork and data. Emotional intelligence, ethics and integrity skills required. Must be 18 years of age or older with a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Other requirements include effective verbal and written communication skills and clerical, data entry, multi-tasking and basic math skills. Previous dispatch experience strongly preferred. Customer service experience including relaying information to customers using a telephone or radio. Previous animal care, animal welfare, and/or animal handling experience strongly desired. Experience reading and interpreting ordinances a plus. Eligibility for commission as an Officer. Proven bilingual English/Spanish (speaking, reading and writing) skills and work experience is a plus and includes additional compensation. Must have solid computer and typing skills (minimum of 40 wpm). Knowledge of Chameleon software helpful. Work schedules are regularly 5×8-hour or 4×10-hour shifts (subject to change in accordance with business needs), including weekend and holiday shifts. Review the full job description for qualifications and requirements. A cover letter indicating days and hours of work availability and salary requirement is appreciated.
Expected hiring rate is $17.00 per hour. Closes December 10, 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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