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. Thank you for your interest in our organization!
Available Positions
Behavior Modification Specialist
Full-time, $19.63 per hour
The Behavior Modification Specialist works directly with the Training & Behavior Supervisor to support and assist with dog training & behavior modification programs, including training sessions as well as general physical exercise and mental stimulation. This position reports to the Training and Behavior Supervisor.
Shelter Veterinary Technician
Full-time, $17.85-$25.00 per hour
The Shelter Veterinary Technician is responsible for the daily medical care and primary evaluations of animals entering the shelter, assists the Animal Welfare Team (AWT) members with the daily medical care and treatment of shelter animals. This position works under the supervision of the Shelter Veterinarian, Lead Shelter Veterinary Technician, and ultimately reports to the Manager of Shelter Culture and Performance or the Manager of Shelter Compliance and Training.
Our ideal Veterinary Technician will be comfortable performing physical exams and identifying abnormalities. They will be comfortable preparing and dosing anesthetic medications as well as monitoring and managing anesthesia with input from the Veterinarians. Ideally, they have obtained registration/certification, but we encourage experienced candidates to apply. This position requires medical and surgical experience. Our new Technician will be motivated, able to work independently in addition to being effective in a fast-paced team environment, respectful to other clinic team members, and sincerely compassionate with both coworkers and patients. This is a great opportunity to join a shelter care team with a hardworking, yet fun-loving atmosphere.
Some flexibility is allowed for scheduling, however, Tuesdays and Fridays are required.
Animal Care Team Member
Full-time, $16.70 per hour
The Animal Care Team Member is responsible for daily shelter cleaning and providing hands-on care for all shelter animals, assisting with prospective adopter meetings, and other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Shelter Managers – Manager of Shelter Culture and Performance, Manager of Shelter Compliance and Training – and daily to the Animal Welfare Team Leads.
To apply for any of our open positions, please see our advertisements on Indeed. Thank you for your interest in our organization!