Animal Intake Technician

Humane Society Pikes Peak Region • Pueblo, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Intake Technician serves as one of the first points of care for animals entering the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region shelter. The role conducts health and behavior assessments, provides compassionate handling, and helps develop appropriate care plans. The technician works closely with medical, behavior, and shelter teams to support positive outcomes for animals and maintain 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 may involve occasional overnight on-call emergency animal transport.

Employment offers are contingent upon a background check that includes a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship/immigration status, and a motor vehicle record.

Requirements

• 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 perform frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and animal handling.
• Ability to lift and move 25–40 pounds.
• Ability to safely handle animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions.
• Availability for the specified Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday schedule, with flexibility for organizational and emergency response needs; weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required.
• Use of animal restraint equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).

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 exams, including vaccines, microchip implantation, weight checks, and health monitoring.
• Identify medical or behavioral concerns and communicate findings to the medical team.
• Assess animal temperament using objective, nonbiased observations.
• Make routing decisions based on animal 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 while promoting its mission and lifesaving work within the community.

Benefits

• Health insurance (benefits listed for full-time staff).
• 401(k) with employer matching up to 4% of salary (benefits listed for full-time staff).
• Dental and vision plans (benefits listed for full-time staff).
• Supplemental group life insurance (benefits listed for full-time staff).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance (benefits listed for full-time staff).
• Paid time off (benefits listed for full-time staff).
• Holidays (benefits listed for full-time staff).
• Direct deposit.
• Personal pet perks.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid sabbatical after five years of employment.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed