Pet Admissions Associate
Humane Colorado
Job Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals and creating positive experiences for people? This role is located in the heart of Castle Rock at the Buddy Center, part of Humane Colorado, an organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness and promoting compassionate care. Join us in this vital role, where you'll ensure the health, well-being, and humane treatment of animals while providing exceptional service to our community.Purpose of Position: Provide assistance to patrons relinquishing animals to Humane Colorado while ensuring an exceptional patron and animal experience. Assist in providing medical care and treatment for animals.
Responsibilities
Deliver high-level customer service to patrons.
Provide daily animal relinquishment, stray, and evaluation services.
Provide end-of-life care for animals at their owner’s request.
Interview patrons to gather information to create animal records in Chameleon database.
Manage emotionally difficult situations with strong communication skills.
Provide information about the organization's resources and programs.
Prepare and reconcile statements of daily financial transactions.
Safely handle, restrain, and move animals. This includes coordination and movement to address contagion concerns.
Perform basic behavior and health evaluation to determine path of animal.
Administer vaccinations and preventative medications.
Administer medications as directed to shelter animals.
Communicate with other departments to coordinate and assist with care of shelter animals.
Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
Clean and sanitize evaluation and intake areas.
Adhere to all safety, training, and handling and transportation protocols to ensure that the Shelter environment is safe for animals, the public, volunteers, and other employees.
Wear required identification and use personal protective clothing and safety equipment as defined by policies and procedures.
Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
People Care
People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face-to-face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional, and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.
Competencies
Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.
Organizational Key Competencies
Integrity and Ethics
Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
Customer and Community Focus
Emotional Intelligence
Excellence
Position Key Competencies
Accountability
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking
Initiative
Time management
Strong communication skills
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
Volunteers
Travel
This position may require travel to other work sites
Position Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to work independently while following specific procedures and protocols
Ability to follow timelines for projects, accomplish multiple tasks, and maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environment
High level of personal responsibility, attention to detail, and punctuality
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment
Strong customer service skills
Shift Details: Full-Time (4x10) Ability to work evening, weekends, and/or holidays
Full-Time Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.
Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
401(k) with matching
Flexible spending accounts
Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Sick Time
Sabbatical
Holiday Pay
Employee discounts
Discounted Pet Insurance
and more!
Compensation:
$20.60 - $21.52 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)
Requirements
Required
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Desired
Training in social work/communications
Professional experience in animal welfare/ working with animals
Knowledge of veterinary care/animal health
Experience providing high level of service to customers
Experience working with Chameleon database
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements
Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Prolonged periods of sitting and repetitive motion. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, and walking, Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodations and occasional lifting up to 75 lbs. with reasonable accommodation. Will be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as business operations demand.
This is a full time job
Contact Information
Job Contact Details
Closing Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
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