Shelter & Animal Welfare Specialist

Mesa-County; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Mesa County's Animal Services is seeking an Animal Services Technician to support the shelter and field operations. You will assist with public inquiries, help with adoptions and transfers, and ensure regulatory compliance across the facility.

Major duties include data entry, facility maintenance, animal handling, and coordinating with officers on enforcement and safety. Shift work and on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in animal control, sheltering, customer service preferred.
• Ability to work with animals and public in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist with requests to ensure compliance with Colorado and Mesa County animal regulations.
• Maintain data records, cashiering, filing, and answering telephones.
• Adopt, redeem or release animals and assist with shelter operations.
• Perform humane euthanasia per training protocols and monitor animal health.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Animal handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mesa County's Animal Services is seeking an Animal Services Technician to support the shelter and field operations. You will assist with public inquiries, help with adoptions and transfers, and ensure regulatory compliance across the facility.

Major duties include data entry, facility maintenance, animal handling, and coordinating with officers on enforcement and safety. Shift work and on-call duties may apply.