Animal Care Technician - Part-Time

Animal Care Technician - Part-Time

Salary

$43,056.00 - $60,299.20 Annually

Location

Riverdale Animal Shelter, 12155 Park Blvd, Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Part-time 2

Job Number

07559

Department

Animal Shelter & Adoption Ctr

Division

Animal Shelter

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

• Description
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What Success Looks Like In This Job

The Animal Shelter is seeking an Animal Care Technician that is highly motivated, caring, and outgoing individual with a professional demeanor to perform a variety of duties involved in maintaining the cleanliness of animal housing areas, providing care for the Shelter animals, and working with the public to support adoptions and other shelter services.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Represent Riverdale Animal Shelter in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Assist with humane handling, restraint, and movement of animals within the shelter.
• Provide food and water to shelter animals daily.
• Maintain and clean kennels.
• Adhere to effective disease control practices.
• Perform Animal intake, including vaccinations, de-worming, taking pictures and accurately recording information into the animal shelter operating system (Chameleon).
• Inform patrons of adoption policies and animal availability.
• Perform reception/front office duties and responsibilities on a rotating basis.
• Administer medication to animals, both orally and/or topically.
• Perform laundry duties.
• Train and work with volunteers in a cooperative manner.
• Support Adams County Norms and Values and treat all people and animals with dignity and respect.
• Report health and behavior abnormalities to the health care and behavior team.
• Assist in the adoption, to include showing animals for adoption and providing information and education about shelter animals.
• Assist with reclaiming of lost animals.
• Participate in animal enrichment efforts and stress reduction efforts through purposeful handling of animals.
• Perform humane euthanasia on a rotating basis.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Commitment to the humane treatment of animals. Knowledge of or the ability to learn general principles of animal care.
• Knowledge and ability to learn safe and humane animal handling techniques.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn methods and procedures of kennel cleaning and maintenance.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn syringe use, incinerators, and other tools for inoculation.
• Operate cleaning equipment and other tools used in maintenance of kennel.
• Knowledge of or the ability to impound, inoculate, and humanely euthanize animals.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in both independently and in a team environment.
• Read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work,
• Computer skills: Basic computer skills. Knowledge of Chameleon operating system preferred.

More Qualifications for Success

Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preferences: Candidate with Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician training and/or Dog Training experience.

Experience:

• Previous animal handling experience of at least six months.
• Demonstrated customer service and organizational skills.
• Preference for individuals who have a working knowledge of animal welfare and related issues.

License or Certificate:

• Must be certified in Humane Euthanasia within nine months of starting date.
• Must complete fear-free animal handling certificate within three months of start date Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Colorado drivers license.

Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Other:

• Must be able to treat animals humanely and with respect.
• Allergies to animals must be controlled through medication.
• Work Schedule: Four tens, or five eights.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Work Location: Riverdale Animal Shelter, 12155 Park Blvd, Brighton, CO 80601

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent computer/tablet use.
• Potential for standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Regular animal handling and restraint.
• Ability to drive a car or other type of large service vehicle preferred.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Click here to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave (pro-rated)
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

This role requires a High School diploma or GED equivalent. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

This role requires at least 6 months of animal handling experience. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently possess or do you have the ability to obtain a valid Colorado drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess customer service and organizational skills?

• Yes
• No

06

This roles requires certification in Humane Euthanasia within nine months of the starting date. Do you or can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

This role requires completion of fear-free animal handling certificate within three months of start date. Do you or can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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What does great customer service mean to you?

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Please describe your personal approach or philosophy in regards to animal handling.

10

What are your thoughts, beliefs and/or experiences with humane animal euthanasia?

Required Question

Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers