NOCO Humane is an independent nonprofit animal shelter working to further the compassionate, safe, and responsible relationship between animals and people and a trusted, responsive community leader, providing programs and services essential to the high quality of life for animals and people in northern Colorado.
Are you a Veterinary Technician looking to make a difference in your community? Our Veterinary Technicians (Colorado Credentialed/Registered/Provisional) provide clinical and administrative support for our Shelter Veterinary Services Department. Shifts generally cover 7am to 7pm and are subject to change according to business need. Some overtime, holiday, evening and weekend work required. Duties include assisting with the surgical program including induction and intubation of surgery patients; monitory of patients from induction through recovery; performing dental prophy and radiographs; preparing and interpreting basic diagnostic tests; performing euthanasia as assigned; assisting with supervision and basic training of students and department volunteers and more. Additional requirements include animal care and handling experience; 21 years of age or older for insurance purposes; proficiency with intubation, IV catheter placement and IV injection techniques; strong verbal and written communication skills; proven emotional intelligence, integrity and work ethic skills and more. Proven bilingual English/Spanish reading, writing, understanding and speaking is a plus and includes a wage premium. We are a Federal Student Loan Forgiveness approved employer. A cover letter indicating days and times of work availability, as well as start date availability and pay requirements is appreciated.
Expected hiring range is $19.50 to $24.00 per hour commensurate with experience and certification. Closes October 31st, 2024, or when filled.
NOCO Humane is an equal opportunity employer. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, short term/long term disability and life insurance, matching 403b retirement plan, paid time off and discounts. NOCO Humane conducts criminal and DMV background checks and requires drug testing of all employment candidates.
NOCO Humane invests in our employees as our team plays an integral part in the lifesaving work for animals in northern Colorado!
Benefits and perks
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Caring for team members is core to our success. We offer cost-effective medical, life, dental and vision insurance options, a paid Employee Assistance Program and more to eligible employees.
COVERAGE FOR THE PLANNED AND UNEXPECTED
Life events, from having a baby to having a skiing accident, can create setbacks. We help by providing short-term and long-term disability coverage for eligible employees after a year of service.
RETIREMENT
Hard work today deserves rewards for tomorrow. We encourage employees to invest in their futures by offering a 403B retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
PAID TIME-OFF
Everyone needs the opportunity to rest, relax and recharge. We support time away from work by providing team members with paid time off and paid holidays.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Career growth comes with learning curves. We help staff members reach their potential through coaching, training and professional development.
PET ADOPTION
It’s no surprise that everyone here loves animals. We enco...urage team members to take the mission home by offering free pet adoptions.
NOCO Humane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Transparency in coverage information from our medical insurance provider is available here.