Behavior and Placement Technician

Humane Society Pikes Peak Region•Pueblo, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, our mission is simple but powerful: to offer compassionate care to animals, support safe communities, and provide socially conscious sheltering. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and resilient Behavior & Placement Technician to join our team and make a direct impact on the lives of animals and the people who care for them. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about animal welfare, values objective and humane animal care practices, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented shelter environment. What You'll Do As a Behavior & Placement Technician, you will play a critical role in evaluating, supporting, and advocating for animals in our care. You will help ensure each animal receives individualized attention, behavioral support, and thoughtful placement decisions that promote successful outcomes.

Requirements

Successful candidates will bring compassion, professionalism, emotional resilience, and strong observational skills to the role.
Experience working in animal welfare, veterinary medicine, zoological settings, or animal handling environments
Knowledge of animal behavior, positive reinforcement, and temperament assessment
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations
Euthanasia by Injection (EBI) certification or ability to obtain within one year
Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and shelter software systems

Responsibilities

Conducting animal intake and follow-up health exams, including vaccines, microchips, weight checks, and behavior observations
Performing formal and informal behavior evaluations for dogs and cats
Monitoring animal health and behavior changes and communicating concerns to veterinary and behavior teams
Providing enrichment and behavior support strategies to improve animal well-being
Assisting with safe animal movement and handling throughout the shelter
Consulting with adopters to support successful transitions into the home
Training staff and volunteers on safe animal handling techniques
Assisting with dangerous or fractious animal handling requests
Serving as the Euthanasia Lead and performing humane euthanasia in accordance with HSPPR and HSUS best practices
Participating in emergency animal transport as needed
Maintaining accurate documentation using objective, behavior-based language