Animal Shelter Care Specialist

Aurora Police Department; Aurora, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-Funded retirement plan

On-site fitness center

Light rail access

Job summary

City of Aurora is seeking an Animal Services Assistant to provide humane care for sheltered animals, maintain kennels, and support adoption processes. You will intake animals, photograph, weigh, vaccinate, and update records, while assisting citizens and ensuring the shelter runs smoothly.

Requires a HS diploma or GED and 1+ year in animal care or customer service. Preference for shelter experience; benefits include retirement, fitness facilities, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of animal-related or customer service experience.
• Preference for one year in an animal shelter.
• Euthanasia certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide humane care, feeding, cleaning, grooming and enrichment.
• Intake animals and complete data entry, vaccines, and kenneling.
• Assist with adoption processes and paperwork.
• Perform kennel cleaning, inventory, and transport animals as needed.
• Assist veterinary staff and handle euthanasia when required.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chameleon shelter database

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Aurora is seeking an Animal Services Assistant to provide humane care for sheltered animals, maintain kennels, and support adoption processes. You will intake animals, photograph, weigh, vaccinate, and update records, while assisting citizens and ensuring the shelter runs smoothly.

Requires a HS diploma or GED and 1+ year in animal care or customer service. Preference for shelter experience; benefits include retirement, fitness facilities, and a supportive team culture.