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 97% live release rate in 2023, 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.

To apply for any of our open positions, please see our advertisements on Indeed. You may also send your resume to our Director of Human Resources, Crystal Reetz, at creetz@longmonthumane.org.

Available Positions

Volunteer Coordinator Assistant
Part-time, $16.75 per hour

The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator helps direct the LHS volunteer program for all volunteers, including those who work directly with the animals, those who assist with administrative tasks and special events, retail store, departmental, and youth volunteers. The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator reports to the Shelter Manager.

Training Specialist
Full-time, $18.70 per hour

The Training 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.

Facilities Maintenance Technician
Full-time or Part-time, $20.00 to $27.00 per hour

The Facility Maintenance Technician will perform a variety of hands-on maintenance tasks every day to ensure the building and property are fully functional. This employee will adhere to our safety policies while also being a leader who sets a positive example for others in the realm of safety, health and the environment.

Maintenance tasks are communicated through a work-order system filled out by employees and volunteers, and they are to be constantly reviewed daily to ensure the right priority is being addressed at the right time. Many maintenance tasks are preventative and will be performed on a set schedule, such as annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly, etc., while many other tasks will be reactive in nature and will require the Facility Maintenance Technician to be adaptable, versatile, and sometimes creative in their pursuit of fixing the issue in a prompt and professional manner.

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Full-time, $18.00 – $25.00 per hour

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 RVT will be comfortable performing pre-surgical exams, anesthetic drug preparation, as well as monitoring and managing anesthesia with input from our Veterinarians. Our new RVT will be motivated, able to work independently and support the philosophy and decisions of the organization while being effective in a fast-paced team environment, respectful to other clinic team members, and sincerely compassionate with both clients and patients. This position reports to a Shelter Manager or the Well Pet Clinic Manager.

Dog Walker
Part-time, $15.69 per hour

The Animal Care Team Dog Walker is responsible for daily dog walking and shelter cleaning. This position provides hands-on care for all shelter dogs and other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Shelter Manager and Animal Welfare Team Lead. Reliability and dependability are a must.

Animal Welfare Team Member
Part-time, $15.75 per hour

The ideal AWT Member performs thorough cleaning and disinfecting of multiple animal kennels, daily; performs care of variety of domestic animals including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and other small mammals. Such care includes daily kennel cleaning, feeding, vaccinating, and exercising. Maintains general cleanliness inside and outside of the building. Interacts with LHS clients in a friendly and knowledgeable manner to introduce adoptable animals and supervise other meets, as needed, and ensures that quality customer service is provided. Promotes adoptions through visitor education. Good attendance is required.