Pet Adoption Transport & Welfare Coordinator

HumanePro; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual pay premium

Job summary

NOCO Humane is seeking a full-time Transport & Welfare Coordinator to move animals between campuses and partner sites in northern Colorado. You will recruit and supervise volunteers, assist with vaccinations and basic medical care, and plan enrichment to improve animal well-being.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, 1 year in animal welfare (or 6 months in an animal-handling role with NOCO Humane), and a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in biology/animal science or related field.
• One year of hands-on animal welfare experience (or six months in an animal-handling role with NOCO Humane).
• Customer service experience.
• Knowledge of companion animal behavior, handling, health, and positive reinforcement training.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• At least 21 years old with a Colorado driver’s license, insurable driving record, and personal auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive animal transports to and from campuses, partners, and facilities, including emergencies and occasional out-of-state trips.
• Recruit, train, and supervise transport and enrichment volunteers.
• Vaccinations, medications, and treatments, and basic medical triage as directed.
• Re-evaluate animal behavior, select animals for co-housing, and ensure emotional and enrichment needs are met.
• Create enrichment plans, behavior guides, and training presentations for volunteers, staff, and clients.
• Clean enclosures, monitor animal health, and follow PACFA regulations.
• Prepare monthly reports and help update SOPs.

Skills

Customer service

Animal welfare experience

Positive reinforcement training

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in biology/animal science/related

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Pet Adoption Transport & Welfare Coordinator

Location: Greeley Adoption Campus, with regular travel between our Loveland, Evans, and Greeley locations and partner organizations

Pay: $20.50/hour, plus a wage premium for bilingual English/Spanish speakers

Status: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

Ready to put some miles on the "road to home"? Our Transport & Welfare Coordinator keeps animals moving toward their happily-ever-afters. You'll drive pets between campuses and partners, plan enrichment that keeps tails wagging, and build a crew of volunteers who love this work as much as you do. If you're happiest with a leash in one hand and a van key in the other, this role is for you!

About NOCO Humane

NOCO Humane is an independent nonprofit that has served northern Colorado since 1969. As an open-admission shelter, we believe every animal deserves a safe place to go. In Fiscal Year 2026 we cared for nearly 12,700 animals (cats, dogs, rabbits, goats, snakes, and more!) and placed more than 5,600 in new homes. Guided by Socially Conscious Sheltering, our team serves animals and people with respect, dignity, empathy, and kindness.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and drive animal transports to and from campuses, partners, and facilities, including emergencies and occasional out-of-state trips
• Recruit, train, and supervise transport and enrichment volunteers
• Give vaccinations, medications, and treatments, and perform basic medical triage as directed
• Re-evaluate animal behavior, select animals for co-housing, and make sure every pet’s emotional and enrichment needs are met
• Create enrichment plans, behavior help guides, and training presentations for volunteers, staff, and clients
• Clean enclosures, monitor animal health, and follow PACFA regulations
• Prepare monthly reports and help update SOPs

What You Bring

• Associate degree in biology, animal behavior, animal husbandry, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• One year of hands-on animal welfare experience (or six months in an animal-handling role with NOCO Humane)
• Customer service experience
• Knowledge of companion animal behavior, handling, health, and positive reinforcement training
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• At least 21 years old, with a valid Colorado driver’s license, an insurable driving record, and personal auto insurance

Bonus points for: vaccinating and medicating experience, behavior evaluation or enrichment experience, Chameleon or other shelter software, supervisory experience, passenger van driving, or Spanish fluency.

Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Generally 7:30am to 7:30pm, Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, with evenings, weekends, holidays, events, and emergencies as needed
• Long drives, including out-of-state trips with overnight stays
• Lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and handle animals of all temperaments
• Exposure to noise, cleaning products, weather, zoonotic diseases, bites and scratches, and deceased animals

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, supplemental accident insurance, matching 403b retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and more.

NOCO Humane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Candidates must pass a background check, DMV check, and drug test.

This is a full time job

Contact Information

Job Contact Details

Name Erica H. Title HR Generalist Email Address [e-mail] Website https://www.nocohumane.org/careers/