Are you looking for a career with a purpose? Would you like the opportunity to be part of an organization with a mission to care, serve, and improve the lives of companion animals? You’ve found the right place!
Longmont Humane Society, a Socially Conscious Shelter, provides temporary shelter to thousands of animals every year. With a 98% live release rate in 2024, we pride ourselves in providing loving attention, nutritious food, meticulous healthcare and daily exercise to the animals we serve. Our staff will tell you LHS is a special and rewarding place to work; however, working in animal welfare can be challenging at times. We rely on compassionate, supportive staff to get us through the tough times! Apply today if you’re interested in working with animals and passionate and motivated individuals, like yourself.
Here are some recent survey responses from our clients about our organization:
“Every person we’ve interacted with at LHS has been fantastic, I recommend LHS to every friend and colleague I know who is looking to adopt a pet.”
“A really superb organization. Every interaction we’ve had has been fantastic, and we LOVE OUR NEW DOG!”
LHS provides a variety of benefits to all employees, including discounted veterinary care, pet supplies, adoption fees and free dog training classes. Employees working 30+ hours per week may be eligible for health, dental, 403(b), and life insurance; LHS subsidizes over 70% the employee’s cost of our health plan to keep it as affordable as possible.
All applicants must consent to a background check.
To apply for any of our open positions, please see our advertisements on Indeed. Occasionally, we pause job postings so we can allow for a focused review of all applicants. If you find that one of these job openings are not on Indeed, you are welcome to send your resume to Crystal at creetz@longmonthumane.org. Thank you for your interest in our organization!
Available Positions.
LHVC Veterinarian
1 Full-time, 1 Part-time
Pay Range: $55.00 – $60.00 per hour
The Veterinarian serves as the medical leader of the practice, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that results in excellent treatment experiences for the patients and clients we serve, as well as an excellent employment experience for the practice’s patient care team.
The Veterinarian works with the LHVC team to help ensure that quality and appropriate veterinary medicine is performed within the practice. Additionally, they partner with the Practice Manager in matters of general management, staffing/scheduling, as well as ensuring that operational and financial goals are met.
This position provides a great opportunity to care for our community while serving and assisting in a shelter environment. Our clinic shares its space with our shelter healthcare team, complementing our mission and setting up a cohesive, team environment. Our focus is on our shelter companion animals, while also providing quality care to the community.
Events & Outreach Coordinator
Full-time
$58,000.00 – $60,000.00 annually
This position coordinates Longmont Humane Society’s (LHS) events and outreach programs to engage the community while focusing on meeting revenue goals. This position reports to the Director of Philanthropy. Some of the duties of this role are as follows:
Plans and executes all details of events including budgeting and financial reconciliation, logistical preparation, permitting, vendor negotiation, and follow-up.
Maintains and adheres to a calendar of events, including event dates, sponsorship deadlines, and marketing deadlines.
Maintains relationships with existing/past sponsors, and seeks opportunities for support from the corporate community including sponsorship and corporate philanthropy.
Coordinates third party events, evaluating participation and resource allocation in accordance with organizational guidelines.
Stewards positive relationships with the community through participation in events representing LHS in a positive, professional manner.