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.
Finance Manager
Full-time, Exempt
$70,000.00 – $80,000.00
The Finance Manager is responsible for all accounting duties for Longmont Humane Society. With limited direction and a thorough understanding of accounting principles, this role assists in managing the accounting workflow, providing accounting direction and analytical support as needed. This includes providing direction and acting as a resource to ensure complete, accurate, and timely work. The Finance Manager implements internal control procedures that safeguard the organization and comply with Federal, State and Local regulations. This position reports to the Executive Director.
This position is primarily in-person, on-site.
Kennel Technician
2 Full-time openings
$16.82 per hour
The Kennel Technician 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.
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.
Surgical Technician or Assistant
Full-time
$21.00 – $26.00 per hour
The Longmont Humane Society (LHS) is currently accepting applications for a full-time Surgical Technician or Assistant to work in our Longmont Humane Veterinary Clinic (LHVC). This position is responsible for a variety of duties, including pre- and post- surgical care, monitoring anesthesia, administering medication, doing lab work, performing dentals, and operating digital radiology equipment.
Our ideal Clinic Technician or Assistant will be comfortable performing pre-surgical exams, anesthetic drug preparation, as well as monitoring and managing anesthesia with input from our veterinarians. Our new technician or assistant 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 clients and patients. This is a great opportunity to join a shelter associated practice with a hardworking, yet fun-loving atmosphere.