Animal Adoptions Associate – Animal Shelter Jobs in Denver, Colorado

Assist with and coordinate contagion exposure management, contagion prevention, and accurate usage.

Assist with and coordinate contagion exposure management, contagion prevention, and grooming tasks as needed.

Assist with monitoring kennel signage and room PPE requirements for appropriate and accurate usage.

Perform data entry and documentation to update animal records.

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Obtain and maintain required certification to perform duties of euthanasia technician, holder and trainer

Meet all requirements of membership to the disaster response team

Maintain safe animal handling skills, including the ability to handle dangerous/fractious animals

Provide appropriate content to development, marketing, communications, and education teams

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Assist with and coordinate contagion exposure management, contagion prevention, and accurate usage.

Assist with and coordinate contagion exposure management, contagion prevention, and grooming tasks as needed.

Assist with monitoring kennel signage and room PPE requirements for appropriate and accurate usage.

Perform data entry and documentation to update animal records.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience working with and handling animals in a shelter or similar environment

One year experience in a fast-paced, task-oriented role

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Assist with food preparation, cage wash, and cleaning of non-animal areas.

Interact with all departments and assist with additional services such as deep cleaning, contagion exposure cleaning, and dish washing.

Monitor, organize, and maintain food, supplies, and cleanliness of all food prep and storage areas.

Perform supply inventory and assist with maintenance of equipment.

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One year experience in a fast-paced, task-oriented role

Work Conditions And Physical Requirements

Assist with food preparation, cage wash, and cleaning of non-animal areas.

Interact with all departments and assist with additional services such as deep cleaning, contagion exposure cleaning, and dish washing.

Monitor, organize, and maintain food, supplies, and cleanliness of all food prep and storage areas.

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

One year experience in a fast-paced, task-oriented role

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Assist with food preparation, cage wash, and cleaning of non-animal areas.

Interact with all departments and assist with additional services such as deep cleaning, contagion exposure cleaning, and dish washing.

Monitor, organize, and maintain food, supplies, and cleanliness of all food prep and storage areas.

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

One year experience in a fast-paced, task-oriented role

Work Conditions And Physical Requirements

Assist with food preparation, cage wash, and cleaning of non-animal areas.

Interact with all departments and assist with additional services such as deep cleaning, contagion exposure cleaning, and dish washing.

Monitor, organize, and maintain food, supplies, and cleanliness of all food prep and storage areas.

Perform data entry to update animal records

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

General knowledge of companion animal breeds and animal welfare

Experience working with and handling animals in a shelter or similar environment

Experience providing high level of customer service

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Perform data entry and documentation to update animal records.

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience working with and handling animals in a shelter or similar environment

Provide care, health, and handling of the animals.

Assist with coordination of kenneling and movement of animals.

Lead and direct the Population management function to ensure the highest level of care is delivered to the League’s sheltered animals.

Develop, train, and schedule Population Management team and function to ensure the most efficient movement of animals in the League’s care.

Manage cross-training and certification processes for appropriate partner departments to support sustained efficiency through seasonal workload.

Five years of related work including experience leading the work of others and progressively complex project or program leadership responsibilities.

Inform and monitor the departmental budgets. Manage utilization of department resources to maximize the value, control expenses, and minimize waste.

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

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Perform data entry to update animal records.

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience: Professional experience in animal welfare/ working with animals

Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None

Ensure accurate and timely data entry for all appropriate activities.

Inform educational materials for internal and external use.

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Professional experience in animal welfare/ working with animals

Knowledge of veterinary care/animal health

Manage emotionally difficult situations with strong communication skills.

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Professional experience in animal welfare/ working with animals

Knowledge of veterinary care/animal health

Experience providing high level of service to customers

Manage emotionally difficult situations with strong communication skills

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment

Professional experience in animal welfare/ working with animals

Knowledge of veterinary care/animal health

Experience providing high level of service to customers

Perform data entry to update animal records.

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience working with and handling animals in a shelter or similar environment

General knowledge of companion animal breeds and animal welfare

Perform data entry to update animal records.

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Compensation: Starting at $20.00 – $20.90 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience working with and handling animals in a shelter or similar environment

Other duties as assigned by management, related to customer service, merchandising and handling of products.

Provide merchandise/product knowledge to customers and recommend alternative or accessory goods.

Sell merchandise and advise customers on merchandise price and features.

Advise and assist customers in ordering specialized merchandise as needed.

Provide assistance in receiving and display merchandise in accordance with specific established policies, procedures and standards.

Answer telephones and handle routine customer telephone inquiries.

Records essential data in the Velocigene Data Management System.

Handles other responsibilities including, but not limited to, the breeding of rodents serving as embryo donors and recipients.

Performs a natural history analysis when requested.

Performs husbandry (cage changing) duties.

A typical day in this role looks like:

This role may be for you if:

A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

One year of in-person customer service work experience

Cultivate positive client, volunteer, and coworker relations through professional, courteous, and educational interactions

Create and maintain necessary animal records and performs data entry

Assist clients with the animal adoption process and facilitate client/animal interactions to ensure a safe and pleasant experience

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the collective bargaining agreement and the summary plan descriptions.

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Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium

UAW - General Full-Time Employees

Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium

HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.

Discounts on grooming and boarding services

The opportunity to bring your dog to work

Kindhearted - meek and gentle while working with the animals

Reliable - does what they say they will

Punctual - shows up for work on time

Hard worker - completes each task thoroughly and without complaint

Six months to one year experience working with animals is preferred but not required; PREFERRED

Previous customer service, cleaning and maintenance experience.

Requires a valid driver's license.

LOVE TO CLEAN AND WORK WITH DOGS, CATS, and MORE?

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application,