Denver

Behavior and Care Technician II – Denver Animal Protection

Greater Denver Area · Mid · Full-time

No sponsorship$24k-$36kDetected 6 days ago

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About the role

Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
The salary range for this position is $23.89 - $35.84.
More information can be found at: Denver Animal Protection.

DAP is seeking a Behavior and Care Technician II to perform essential caretaking work for animals in custody of the shelter and behavioral evaluations.
Technicians are expected to perform a high level of animal care and customer care.
Performs intake exams on animals entering the shelter and administers vaccinations and medications when needed.
Performs humane euthanasia on animals.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
We foster an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.
In this role, you will ensure that all animals have a clean-living environment, drinking water and food as per feeding instructions, and reports health concerns to veterinary staff.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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