Behavior and Care Technician II – Denver Animal Protection

About the role

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary range for this position, currently set at $23.89 - $35.84. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including a guaranteed life-long monthly pension, 457B Retirement Plan, and various medical, dental, and vision plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all animals have a clean-living environment, drinking water, and food as per feeding instructions.
• Report health concerns to veterinary staff.
• Perform a high level of animal care and customer care.
• Participate in behavior and enrichment programs.
• Observe animal appearance and activity for any behavioral or medical changes or concerns.
• Administer vaccinations and medications when needed.
• Document information about animals and facility operations per standard procedures.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to volunteers, community service workers, and other staff.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response teams.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience performing technical or administrative work assisting in an environmental public health specific to the assignment.
• Valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Euthanasia certification, or ability to be euthanasia certified at the Shelter within six months.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in busy work environment where business needs may quickly change.
• Self-motivated and well-organized.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Commitment to science-based, fear-free handling and training methods.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 75 lbs.

Skills

• Strong relationships and push oneself, one's work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service.
• 457B Retirement Plan.
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $23.89 - $35.84.

Schedule

The Behavior and Care Technician II works a variety of shifts including 4/10’s and 5/8’s shifts, with opening shifts from 6:30AM – 3:00PM, mid-shifts from 8:30AM – 5:00PM, and closing shifts from 8:30AM – 5:00PM (Saturday-Sunday) and 10:30AM – 7:00PM (Monday-Friday) for 5/8’s shifts, and evening shifts from 6:30AM – 5:00PM (Saturday-Sunday, 8:30AM-7:00PM Monday-Friday) for 4/10’s shifts. Overtime may be required depending on business needs.

About Everything Else

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.