Animal Care Attendant (Shelter)

Humane Society of Boulder Valley; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Animal Care Attendant. This position involves caring for shelter animals, ensuring their cleanliness and safety, and providing essential support in a busy environment. Ideal candidates will thrive in a team setting and find fulfillment in making a positive impact on the lives of companion animals. Join a dedicated team at a community-supported facility that prioritizes animal welfare and promotes healthy relationships between pets and people. If you're motivated and eager to contribute, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance

Vision plan

Employer-paid life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Discounts on pet supplies

Complimentary pet boarding

Training allowance

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Polite team-player with demonstrated initiative.

Responsibilities

• Providing food and water to shelter animals daily.
• Cleaning kennels and ensuring a safe environment.
• Observing and reporting changes in animal health.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of animal breeds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley seeks to employ motivated, innovative and talented individuals who bring passion, expertise and a positive attitude to the workplace.

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid time off (PTO)*
• Health insurance
• Vision plan
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Medical flexible spending account (FSA)
• Dependent care flexible spending account (DCA)
• 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match*
• Employee assistance program (EAP)*
• Complimentary employee pet boarding*
• Discounts on pet supplies, pet food, and veterinary services*
• Annual allowance for training and behavior services*
• Scholarship opportunities after one year of service

* Benefits offered to part-time employees (minimum 20 hours/week)

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to an individual’s race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender variance, marital status, family status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, ancestry, or military status.

A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required for all positions.

Position: Animal Care Attendant (Shelter)

Location: 2323 55th St., Boulder, CO

Job Id: 536

# of Openings: 2

The Opportunity: Animal Care Attendant
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley (HSBV) has current openings for a part-time Animal Care Attendant. Animal Care Attendants provide for the general care and maintenance of shelter animals including feeding and kennel cleaning. Job training is provided.

You are an excellent candidate for this role if you enjoy being part of a team and you are motivated to work in support of others. Your diligence and good judgement will help to ensure the cleanliness of the shelter environment and the safety of the animals in our care. Your ability to think quickly will be an asset in a busy environment. You already find physical work to be rewarding, and a bonus will be knowing you are making a difference in the lives of companion animals and their families.

We encourage you to apply if you have experience that is transferable, even if it’s not a perfect match. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups including but not limited women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, people with different abilities, and veterans. Spanish/English speaking individuals encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted through May 5, 2025.

What We Offer

The pay rate for this position starts at $17.00 per hour and there is an additional $2.00 per hour paid for hours worked on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). This pay rate is the Humane Society of Boulder Valley’s best estimate for this position and actual compensation will be based on factors including but not limited to the depth and extent of relevant experience. Additional compensation is available for qualified employees who can translate for our Spanish-speaking clientele.

The compensation package for full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week includes:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision plans
• Life & disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
• Retirement plan options with employer match
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Discounts on adoptions, pet food, pet supplies, veterinary care, and training services
• Complimentary pet boarding benefit
• Paid medical and family leave

Part-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for earned sick leave, paid family and medical leave through FAMLI, EAP, retirement plan, and discounts on HSBV services.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Providing adequate food and water to shelter animals each day.
• Cleaning shelter kennels, crates, cages, and animal items/equipment using sanitizer system each day.
• Ensuring the kennel environment is clean and safe for animals and people.
• Operating the industrial dishwasher and distributing or stocking clean supplies throughout the shelter.
• Operating industrial laundry machines and organizing linens and laundry for the shelter.
• Observing and reporting changes in animal health or temperament to supervisor.
• Maintaining the facilities and kennel areas to ensure animal housing is clean and free of hazards.

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time and without notice.

Qualifications and Requirements

We prioritize applicants who have a combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. It is preferred that Animal Care Attendants can perform basic computer skills in a Windows environment. Attendants must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance.A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required for all employment candidates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
We are looking for polite, team-players with demonstrated initiative who are able to sustain working through a busy day standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, and lifting while also working on more than one task at the same time. Knowledge of animal breeds, animal behavior, and pet training is helpful but not required.

About HSBV
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley (HSBV) is a community-supported, open-door facility that provides shelter, medical care, and behavioral rehabilitation to almost 5,000 animals annually. Its programs are inspired by its mission to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people. Since its inception in 1902, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in the community and a national leader in animal welfare.