Animal Intake Technician

Humane Society Pikes Peak Region•Pueblo, CO

3d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Intake Technician is one of the first points of care for animals entering the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region shelter. The role provides thorough health and behavior assessments, compassionate handling, and appropriate care planning upon arrival, working closely with medical, behavior, and shelter teams to support positive animal outcomes and a safe, supportive environment for staff, volunteers, adopters, and the community. This is a part-time, fully on-site position scheduled Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, with two six-hour shifts and one eight-hour shift. Schedule flexibility is needed to support organizational and emergency response needs. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required, and the role includes occasional overnight on-call emergency animal transport. The position involves hands-on animal care and handling in an active environment, including exposure to animal allergens, zoonotic diseases, cleaning chemicals, noise, and varying weather conditions. Employment is contingent on completing a background check to HSPPR's satisfaction. The check includes a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship/immigration status, and a motor vehicle record.

Requirements

Compassionate, detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to providing exceptional care for animals and people.
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced, emotionally demanding environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data-entry systems.
Ability to lift and move 25–40 pounds.
Ability to safely handle animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions.
Availability for weekends, evenings, and holidays, with flexibility to support organizational and emergency response needs.
Ability to meet the active, hands-on physical requirements, including frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and animal handling.
Ability to work amid animal allergens, zoonotic diseases, cleaning chemicals, noise, and varying weather conditions, and to use animal restraint equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Successful completion of the required background check, including criminal investigation, citizenship/immigration status verification, and motor vehicle record review.

Nice To Haves

Experience working or volunteering in animal welfare, veterinary medicine, zoological settings, or other animal care environments.
Knowledge of animal behavior, positive reinforcement, and temperament assessment.
Understanding of basic veterinary care and animal health.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake and follow-up examinations, including administering vaccines, implanting microchips, performing weight checks, and monitoring health.
Identify medical or behavioral concerns and communicate findings to the medical team.
Assess animal temperament using objective, unbiased observations.
Make informed animal-routing decisions based on health, behavior, and shelter needs.
Assist with animal movement throughout the shelter.
Maintain accurate documentation and records.
Maintain and restock equipment and supplies.
Participate in occasional overnight on-call emergency animal transport.
Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and multiple departments to support daily shelter operations.
Represent HSPPR professionally and promote its mission and lifesaving work in the community.

Benefits

The posting states that comprehensive benefits are offered to full-time staff; this part-time role is not specifically stated to be eligible.
Health insurance
401(k) with employer matching up to 4% of salary
Dental and vision plans
Supplemental group life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Holidays
Direct deposit
Personal pet perks
Wellness programs
Paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer