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
Well Pet Clinic Lead Receptionist
Full-time, $17.00 – $18.00 per hour
Oversees the daily operation of all front desk services to ensure the smooth operation of the Well Pet Clinic (WPC). These operations include staff scheduling, inventory control, presenting ideas for establishing policies and procedures, staff training, bookkeeping, adherence to approved budget, and overseeing client relations. The Lead Receptionist is also expected to be scheduled for regular reception shifts. They will work directly with members of the public to resolve concerns with regard to clinic issues. This is a leadership position and will need to adhere strictly to the Longmont Humane Society workplace culture agreement and communication protocol and actively practice our core values. This position reports to the Well Pet Clinic Practice Manager (WPCPM).
Well Pet Clinic Receptionist – Part-time
Part-time, $16.00 – $16.25 per hour
The Longmont Humane Society’s Well Pet Clinic Receptionist position is the face of the clinic, sharing information about our services to the community and managing the scheduling, intake, and check-out of patients at the clinic.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Veterinary Assistant
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/VA 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/VA 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 Practice Manager.
Animal Care Team Member
Part-time, $15.75 – $16.70 per hour
The ideal animal care team member is a representative of Longmont Humane Society, presenting a positive, friendly and welcoming environment to all visitors. The duties for this position are as follows:
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.