Shelter Animal Care & Adoption Assistant

City of Aurora; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Aurora is seeking an Animal Services Assistant to provide humane care for shelter animals and assist the public at the City shelter.

Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning kennels, intake of animals, data entry, and assisting with adoptions and medical paperwork. The role requires a high school diploma and a valid Colorado driver’s license, with a competitive hourly wage and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of animal related experience or customer service experience.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provides humane care, treatment and safe handling of animals in the shelter including feeding, cleaning, grooming and enrichment.
• Intakes animals brought in by the public including photographing, vaccinating, weighing, data entry and kenneling.
• Educates prospective adopters in adoption of suitable pets and completes adoption paperwork.
• Performs euthanasia and related tasks.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chameleon database

Job description

The City of Aurora is seeking an Animal Services Assistant to provide humane care for shelter animals and assist the public at the City shelter.

Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning kennels, intake of animals, data entry, and assisting with adoptions and medical paperwork. The role requires a high school diploma and a valid Colorado driver’s license, with a competitive hourly wage and benefits.