Compassionate Shelter Technician - Full-Time Animal Care

AWAC; Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance + wellness/lifestyle

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Summit County Animal Control & Shelter seeks two Shelter Technicians to join our hard‑working team in Frisco, CO. This is a hands‑on role involving animal care, feeding, and medicating, with opportunities to support behavior assessments and training.

You’ll help animals find their forever homes while delivering friendly customer service and working closely with staff and volunteers. Previous animal experience and a CO driver’s license are valued.

Qualifications

• Has animal handling experience.
• Communicates well and works well with others.
• Can routinely lift 75 lbs.
• Has basic computer/MS Office skills.
• Has a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Can pass a background check.
• Brings compassion, a positive attitude and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Care for, feed & medicate animals.
• Clean & maintain animal areas.
• Assist with behavior assessments & training.
• Help animals find their forever homes.
• Work with an awesome team of staff & volunteers.
• Provide great customer service.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

MS Office

Driver's license

Background check

Compassion

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summit County Animal Control & Shelter seeks two Shelter Technicians to join our hard‑working team in Frisco, CO. This is a hands‑on role involving animal care, feeding, and medicating, with opportunities to support behavior assessments and training.

You’ll help animals find their forever homes while delivering friendly customer service and working closely with staff and volunteers. Previous animal experience and a CO driver’s license are valued.