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.
Medical Director
Full-time, Exempt
Pay Range: $120,000.00 – $135,000.00 annually
The Medical Director serves as the senior veterinary authority for Longmont Humane Society and is responsible for the clinical oversight, medical quality, and strategic direction of veterinary services across both the Well Pet Clinic (WPC) and Shelter Healthcare programs. This position provides leadership and supervision for the veterinary medical team, ensuring the highest standards of animal care, medical practice, and regulatory compliance.
The Medical Director provides both direct veterinary care and high-level medical management, including surgical services, development and oversight of medical protocols, staff mentorship, and coordination between clinic operations and organizational leadership. The role ensures that medical programs align with the organization’s mission while maintaining sound clinical practices, operational efficiency, and responsible resource management.
Well Pet Clinic Veterinarian
1 Full-time, 1 Part-time, Non-exempt
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 WPC 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.
Relief Veterinarian
Part-time, Temporary, As-needed
$800-$1200 per day
The Well Pet Clinic Relief Veterinarian provides fast-paced medical care to the patients of the Well Pet Clinic. They work closely with the medical team to ensure high quality care for its large volume of patients.
This position works with our publicly owned pets through daily appointments.
Assistant Camp Counselor
Temporary, Seasonal, Part-time – May through August
$16.82 per hour
The Assistant Camp Counselor supports our Humane Education summer camps, helping lead engaging, hands-on programs for youth that include interactive lessons, games, and animal experiences.
This role is more than just supervision—you’ll help create an environment where kids build confidence, learn compassion, and connect with animals in powerful ways.
This position is ideal for individuals interested in teaching, education, child development, social work, or animal welfare, and looking to gain real, hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
Events and Outreach Coordinator
Full-time, Exempt
Pay Range: $58,000.00 to $60,000.00 annually
The Events and Outreach Coordinator 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 Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plans and executes all details of events including budgeting and financial reconciliation, logistical preparation, permitting, vendor negotiation, and follow-up.
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.
For the full job description, please visit our Indeed page.