Are you drawn to work that truly makes a difference in the lives of animals? Consider an exciting and rewarding career at the Riverdale Animal Shelter!
We welcome individuals of varying backgrounds, experiences, and talents to join in our commitment to providing exceptional care and compassionate service for pets and people in our community.
Each year, Riverdale Animal Shelter cares for more than 7,600 lost, homeless, abused, and neglected animals. Our 43,000 sq. ft., state of the art facility opened in 2020 and is located within the beautiful Riverdale Regional Park in Brighton, Colorado.
As an open admissions shelter, we take in animals regardless of age, breed, health, or temperament, and follow socially conscious sheltering principles to include placing all healthy and behaviorally-sound pets.
All team members are trained in fear-free animal handling techniques to kindly reduce fear, anxiety, stress for the animals in our care. Employee well-being is also a focus at Riverdale Animal Shelter and our work culture is highly inclusive, supportive, innovative, and fun!
As part of Adams County Government, the benefits are fantastic to include medical, optical, dental, retirement, numerous paid holidays, paid parental leave, domestic partner benefits, free fitness center access, career development, and tuition reimbursement.
See below for opportunities to join our team:
Animal Care Technician
The Animal Shelter is seeking an Animal Care Technician that is highly motivated, caring, and outgoing individual with a professional demeanor to perform a variety of duties involved in maintaining the cleanliness of animal housing areas, providing care for the Shelter animals, and working with the public to support adoptions and other shelter services. This posting closes on April 17 at 4:30 p.m. Apply now.
Veterinarian
Riverdale Animal Shelter (RAS) is expanding our Health Care Team and seeking a skilled and compassionate, full-time Veterinarian to help provide quality medical care for shelter animals. Reporting to the Animal Shelter Executive Director, the Veterinarian will serve on the Health Care team, working closely with other veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians to provide a range of veterinary care services in accordance with best practices and State and Federal requirements. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in shelter medicine, experience with high-volume spay-neuter, and possess strong medical, surgical, as well as interpersonal skills. This posting closes on April 19 at 4:30 p.m. Apply now.
