Careers

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 provides temporary shelter to thousands of animals every year. 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 email your cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to Michele Burkhardt Manager of Human Resources.

Available Positions

Well Pet Clinic Practice Manager
Full-time, $55,000.00 – $75,000.00 annually

The WPC Practice Manager oversees the daily operation of all veterinary services to ensure the smooth operation of the Well Pet Clinic. These operations include staff management, scheduling, inventory control, establishing policies and procedures, staff training, bookkeeping, maintaining medical records, adherence to approved budget, and overseeing client relations. This position reports to the CEO. Full job description

Veterinarian – Well Pet Clinic
Full-time, $99,840.00 – $120,640.00 annually

The Well Pet Clinic provides fast-paced medical care and surgery services to the patients of the Well Pet Clinic (publicly owned pets). This person works closely with the medical team to ensure high quality care for its large volume of patients. This position reports to the Veterinary Services Manager. Full job description

Client Care Team Member
Part-time, $15.75 per hour

Client Care Team Members demonstrate high quality customer service while interacting with clients, actively promoting adoptions, and facilitating animal intakes while following protocols, demonstrating excellent critical thinking, and consistently paying attention to detail. This position reports to the AWT Shelter Manager. Full job description

Registered Veterinary Technician – Well Pet Clinic
Part-time, $18.00 – $25.00 per hour

The Longmont Humane Society (LHS) is currently accepting applications for a part-time , Monday- Friday, Registered Veterinary Technician (or years of experience and qualifying to be registered/certified) to work in our Well Pet Clinic. 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. Full job description

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

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. Our staff-based Wellness Committee helps us through those times by fostering a culture of teamwork, compassion, fun and purpose. Apply today if you’re interested in working with animals and are passionate and motivated. Full job description