Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in working at Larimer Humane Society! Regular full-time and regular part-time employees (30 hours plus per week) are eligible for benefits including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Tax-deferred Retirement Plan (403B)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

To apply for a position, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it your cover letter and resume or fax to 970-226-2968. Please note that Larimer Humane Society accepts applications solely for posted positions.  Applicants are requested to submit a separate cover letter and resume for each position in which they are interested.  Cover letters should highlight a single job posting.  

Larimer Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. 

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We are currently accepting applications for the following positions 

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Animal Protection and Control Dispatcher
Full-Time (40 hours), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Animal Protection and Control (APC) Dispatchers are responsible for answering and responding to citizens’ calls for Animal Protection and Control assistance and assigning and dispatching requests to Officers on-duty. Dispatchers represent the organization in a professional and courteous manner at all times and are required to quickly learn a wide range of policies, processes and procedures. In additional to dispatching duties, the position requires the ability to perform the field duties of an Animal Protection and Control Officer on a limited basis. Animal Protection and Control officers are responsible for enforcing State, County and City codes and ordinances governing animal control functions (e.g., field enforcement, licensing, animals at large, tethering, etc.) including animal handling and constraint. Previous dispatch experience preferred. Work schedules generally include four, ten hour, days with a Saturday or Sunday shift as well as holiday shifts and quarterly overnight on-call shifts. Schedules subject to change. Please indicate days and hours of availability in cover letter.
Hiring rate begins at $11.41 per hour and may be negotiable commensurate with experience. Closes when filled.

Evaluation and Enrichment Coordinator
Full-Time (40 hours), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Evaluation and Enrichment Coordinators are responsible for ensuring that the shelter’s companion animals are evaluated for rehabilitation, foster, adoption transfer programs and more. Administers medications and coordinators spay/neuter surgery schedules. Ensures enrichment needs of shelter companion animals are being met. Rehabilitates behavior of certain animals when possible. Evaluation and Enrichment Coordinator position schedules generally include one weekend shift. Please include days and times of availability in cover letter.
Hiring range starts at $10.38 and is negotiable commensurate with experience. Closes when filled.

Veterinary Technician (2 positions)
1 Part-Time Position (20 to 25 hours), Non-Exempt, Hourly
1 Full-Time Position (40 hours), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Veterinary Technicians provide clinical and administrative support for the Veterinary Services department. Major responsibilities include assisting with the surgical program including induction and intubation of surgery patients; maintaining accurate records; performing basic animal assessment and triage as needed; administering treatment and medications as needed and more. The position requires 1 to 2 years previous work experience in a veterinary clinic and/or animal shelter clinic. Surgical assistance and proficiency with intubation and IV injection techniques is also required. Weekend shifts may be required. Please indicate days and times of availability in cover letter.
Hiring rate begins at $10.38 and may be negotiable commensurate with experience. Closes when filled.

Animal Care Supervisor
Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly
Our Animal Care Supervisor position is a full-time, 40 hour per week, working-supervisor job responsible for the daily physical care of animals in the Shelter. Animals in our care generally include cats, dogs, small mammals, exotic pets and barnyard animals. Incumbent trains and supervises 5 – 10 Animal Care Technicians in the cleaning and disease control protocols for the facility. Participates in Shelter Team, Shelter Supervisor and Supervisor/Manager meetings and is actively engaged in reviewing work flow and suggesting and implementing improvements. The work schedule for our Animal Care Supervisors is 5 days per week including one weekend day. Please indicate days and hours of availability in cover letter.
Hiring rate begins at $10.75 per hour and may be negotiable commensurate with experience. Closes July 10, 2013 or when filled.

Client Services Representative
Full-Time (40 hours), Non-Exempt, Hourly 
Client Services personnel represent Larimer Humane Society in a professional and courteous manner and provide quality client service at the Shelter’s front desk. Requires learning a wide range of policies and procedures and the ability to quickly learn specialized software and enter complete and accurate data into the computer system. The work includes processing animal adoptions, animal returns to owners and animal surrenders, and involves physical animal handling. Client Services positions generally include at least one weekend shift.
$9.50 per hour. Closes when filled.

Animal Care Technician
Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly (40 hours per week)
Our Animal Care Technicians are responsible for the daily care of Shelter animals and facilities cleaning. This position involves a significant amount of physical labor. Work shifts vary and generally include at least one weekend day as the positions provide coverage from 8:00am – 7:30pm Monday – Friday, and 8:00am – 5:30pm Saturday and Sunday. Cover letters should include hours and days available.
$9.50 per hour. Closes when filled.

 

Larimer Humane Society conducts criminal background checks, DMV checks and requires drug testing of employment candidates. Employees must be a minimum of 21 years of age for insurance purposes.