Animal Care Technician
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Animal Care Technician
Salary
$42,016.00 - $48,318.40 Annually
Location
Brighton, CO
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
07141
Department
Animal Shelter & Adoption Ctr
Division
Animal Shelter
Opening Date
08/15/2025
Closing Date
8/29/2025 4:30 PM Mountain
Our Mission
To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.
EEO
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification
Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.
Description
Benefits
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What Success Looks Like In This Job
The Animal Shelter is seeking an Animal Care Technician that is highly motivated, caring, and outgoing individual with a professional demeanor to perform a variety of duties involved in maintaining the cleanliness of animal housing areas, providing care for the Shelter animals, and working with the public to support adoptions and other shelter services.
The anticipated hiring range for this role is $20.20/hour - $23.23/hour. The full salary range is $20.20/hour -$28.28/hour.
Examples of Duties for Success
Represent Riverdale Animal Shelter in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Assist with humane handling, restraint, and movement of animals within the shelter.
Provide food and water to shelter animals daily.
Maintain and clean kennels.
Adhere to effective disease control practices.
Perform Animal intake, including vaccinations, de-worming, taking pictures and accurately recording information into the animal shelter operating system (Chameleon).
Inform patrons of adoption policies and animal availability.
Perform reception/front office duties and responsibilities on a rotating basis.
Administer medication to animals, both orally and/or topically.
Perform laundry duties.
Train and work with volunteers in a cooperative manner.
Support Adams County Norms and Values and treat all people and animals with dignity and respect.
Report health and behavior abnormalities to the health care and behavior team.
Assist in the adoption, to include showing animals for adoption and providing information and education about shelter animals.
Assist with reclaiming of lost animals.
Participate in animal enrichment efforts and stress reduction efforts through purposeful handling of animals.
Perform humane euthanasia on a rotating basis.
Perform special projects as assigned.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications for Success
Commitment to the humane treatment of animals.
Knowledge of or the ability to learn general principles of animal care.
Knowledge and ability to learn safe and humane animal handling techniques.
Knowledge of or the ability to learn methods and procedures of kennel cleaning and maintenance.
Knowledge of or the ability to learn syringe use, incinerators, and other tools for inoculation.
Operate cleaning equipment and other tools used in maintenance of kennel.
Knowledge of or the ability to impound, inoculate, and humanely euthanize animals.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in both independently and in a team environment.
Read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Computer skills: Basic computer skills. Knowledge of Chameleon operating system preferred.
More Qualifications for Success
Experience:
Previous animal handling experience of at least six months.
Demonstrated customer service and organizational skills.
Preference for individuals who have a working knowledge of animal welfare and related issues.
Education and Training:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Preferences: Candidate with Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician training and/or Dog Training experience.
License or Certificate:
Must be certified in Humane Euthanasia within nine months of starting date.
Must complete fear-free animal handling certificate within three months of start date
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver's license.
Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
Other:
Must be able to treat animals humanely and with respect.
Allergies to animals must be controlled through medication.
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
Work Environment:
Work is performed throughout shelter, internal office settings, and outdoors.
Exposure to high noise levels/barking, zoonotic diseases, potentially fearful/fractious animals and/or animal bites/scratches.
Exposure to cleaning agents.
Work can be emotionally taxing.
Physical Requirements:
Lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.
Frequent computer/tablet use.
Potential for standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time.
Regular animal handling and restraint.
Ability to drive a car or other @type of large service vehicle preferred.
Other:
Some animal handling and breed identification knowledge preferred.
Allergies to animals and chemicals used to sanitize facilities must be controllable through medication.
Work Schedule:
Four tens, or five eights. Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Work Location:
Riverdale Animal Shelter, 12155 Park Blvd, Brighton, CO 80601
Adams County complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!
Benefits You Expect:
AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
Generous Vacation/Sick leave
Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan
Short-Term Disability
Plus some you might not expect:
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Fitness Center
Employee Health Clinics
Flexible Work Schedules
Recreation Center Discounts
Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Wellness programs
Lactation friendly certified workplace
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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
Yes, I understand and agree
Yes, I understand but disagree.
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This role requires a High School diploma or GED equivalent. Do you meet this requirement?
Yes
No
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This role requires at least 6 months of animal handling experience. Do you meet this requirement?
Yes
No
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Do you possess customer service and organizational skills?
Yes
No
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Do you currently possess or do you have the ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver's license?
Yes
No
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What does great customer service mean to you?
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Please describe your personal approach or philosophy in regards to animal handling.
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What are your thoughts, beliefs and/or experiences with humane animal euthanasia?
Required Question
Employer
Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
Website
http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities
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