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.
Career Opportunities
Join NOCO Humane and be part of our lifesaving work for animals across northern Colorado! Starting pay begins at $17/hour with a competitive benefits package. Apply online by submitting your resume, cover letter, availability, and salary requirements. If applying for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each. We are hiring at all three of our northern Colorado campuses!
Chief Executive Officer
We are searching for our next Chief Executive Officer — a passionate, visionary leader to guide NOCO Humane into its next chapter. Learn more about the opportunity and how to apply.
Greeley Adoption Campus
No current job openings at this location.
Larimer Campus
Animal Protection & Control Lieutenant (Loveland, CO Location)
INTERNAL ONLY
Regular, Full-time (40+ hours), Exempt, Salary
The Animal Protection and Control Lieutenant plays a key leadership role in ensuring the safety and welfare of animals and the community. As a working manager, this position combines hands-on fieldwork with administrative oversight, supervising sergeants, dispatchers, and officers to deliver consistent, high-quality service across multiple jurisdictions. The Lieutenant serves as second-in-command to the Director, providing operational leadership, guiding investigations, and overseeing specialized functions such as cruelty cases, disaster response, and dangerous animal incidents. This role is ideal for an experienced Animal Protection & Control professional who excels at leading teams, solving complex problems, and making a meaningful impact in animal welfare and public safety.
Expected hiring range is $75,000 – $82,500 annually. Closes Monday, November 24, 2025, or until closed.
Animal Protection & Control Officer (Loveland, CO Location)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to make a real difference in your community? NOCO Humane is seeking a dedicated Animal Protection and Control Officer to enforce animal ordinances, assist citizens, and ensure the humane treatment of animals. In this role, you’ll investigate animal-related ordinance violations, issue warnings and summonses, respond to animal rescue calls, and maintain accurate records of daily activities. You’ll also handle domestic and wild animals in various conditions, including aggressive or injured ones, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. You’ll perform both fieldwork and dispatcher duties, assisting in coordinating calls and monitoring Officer safety.
We’re looking for someone who is 21 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED (with further education in Animal Science, Criminal Justice, or related fields a plus) and a valid Colorado driver’s license. Work experience in animal welfare or enforcement/animal control is highly desired. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are a plus and include a wage premium. You must be able to handle animals of all temperaments and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working in all weather conditions. This full-time role requires flexibility, including weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts. Work schedules are generally 4×10 or 5×8, subject to business need, and include holiday and weekend shifts. Compensated on-call overnight shifts are required. Living arrangements within 30 miles of the Larimer Campus (located in Loveland, CO) is required due to on-call duties. If you’re committed to public safety, have strong communication skills, and are ready for a rewarding and challenging career, apply today!
Expected hiring rate is $22.00 per hour. Closes November 30th, 2025, or when filled.
Behavior Manager (Loveland, CO Location)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Exempt, Salary
Are you a seasoned animal behavior expert ready to lead with compassion and strategy? We’re looking for a Behavior Manager to oversee our Behavior and Foster/Transfer departments across multiple campuses. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll train and mentor staff and volunteers, guide behavioral assessments, design enrichment programs, and make critical decisions to support animal welfare and successful placements. This role also collaborates closely with our Veterinary, Client Services, and Animal Care teams, as well as community partners.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), 2+ years of hands-on animal training or behavior work, certification in animal behavior (CTC, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, ACAAB), 2+ years direct staff supervision or 4+ years volunteer supervision, 2+ years working in a client focused position. Strong leadership experience and knowledge of positive reinforcement training, shelter operations, and behavioral assessments like SAFER or Match-Up II are key. If you’re passionate about people, pets, and progress, we’d love to meet you!
Expected hiring range is $60,000 – $65,000 annually. Relocation assistance may be available. Closes December 11, 2025, or when filled.
Event Program Manager (Loveland, CO)
Regular Full-Time (40 hours), Exempt
NOCO Humane is seeking a dynamic and organized Event Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of our signature fundraising and stewardship events, grow our Business Partnership Program, and represent the organization at key community events across Larimer and Weld Counties. This full-time role is perfect for a skilled project manager with a passion for making a difference, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and experience driving successful events.
Our ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years of event and project management experience (3+ preferred), strong customer service and communication skills (written and verbal), proven ability to manage budgets, vendors, and sponsorships, and excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities. Nonprofit and/or animal welfare experience is a plus!
If you’re ready to combine your event expertise with a mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you!
Hiring Range is $58,000 – $65,000 annually. Closes December 11, 2025, or when filled.
Client Services Representative (Loveland, CO Location)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Are you passionate about animals and providing exceptional customer service? Our CSRs represent the organization in a professional and courteous manner and provide quality service at the shelter’s front desk. The job requires great customer service skills, both in person and over the phone, as well as a professional demeanor. Must be able to quickly learn and accurately use specialized software as well as learn and apply a wide range of policies and procedures. In this role, you’ll assist with pet adoptions, animal returns to owners and animal surrenders, you’ll educate clients on responsible pet care, and handle a variety of animals—including dogs, cats, and small mammals. You’ll also process transactions, update records, answer inquiries, and work directly with law enforcement regarding lost and stray animals. This position requires multitasking in a fast-paced environment while ensuring every client interaction is professional and compassionate.
We’re looking for someone with at least one year of customer service experience in a fast-paced setting, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. Must be 18 years of age or older and have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. You should be comfortable handling animals of all temperaments, standing for long hours, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Flexibility is key, as shifts vary and include weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. Bilingual English/Spanish reading, writing, understanding and speaking a plus and includes a wage premium. If you’re ready to make a difference for animals and the community, apply today!
Hourly rate is $17.50. Closes December 11, 2025, or when filled.
Foster & Transfer Coordinator (Loveland, CO Location)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Are you passionate about helping animals and skilled at coordination and communication? We’re looking for a Foster & Transfer Coordinator to manage the daily operations of our foster care and animal transfer programs. You’ll recruit, train, and supervise volunteers; coordinate foster placements and animal transport (including out-of-state travel); and work closely with our veterinary and behavior teams to ensure each animal gets the care they need. The role involves handling, vaccinating, and monitoring animals.
Ideal candidates have an associate degree (or equivalent experience) in animal care or a related field, hands-on experience working with companion animals, customer services experience, and strong organizational and customer service skills. Must be 21 years of age or older, a valid Colorado driver’s license is required, and experience with animal shelter software, vet assisting, or bilingual (English/Spanish) communication is a plus. Join us in making a direct impact on animal lives every day!
Expected hiring rate is $20.00 per hour. Closes November 20, or when filled.
Animal Care Technician (Loveland, CO Location)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Looking to start or build your animal-welfare career? Consider joining NOCO Humane’s Animal Care Technician (ACT) team in Loveland, CO! Our ACTs are responsible for the daily care and feeding of Shelter animals as well as habitat cleaning. Technician positions also include animal end-of-life duties. These positions involve a significant amount of animal interaction and physical labor with limited sedentary work. Animals in our care include dogs, cats, small mammals, exotic animals, barnyard animals and more. One year of work experience required plus previous experience working with animals. Must have solid emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills. Work shifts vary and include at least one weekend day as the positions generally provide animal care coverage from 7:30AM to 7:30PM Monday through Friday and from 7:30AM to 5:30PM on weekends. Overtime and some holiday hours will be required. See full job description for more information regarding requirements and duties. A cover letter indicating available start date and days and times of work availability is appreciated.
Hourly rate is $17.50. Closes December 11, 2025, or when filled.
Weld Campus
Shelter Veterinarian (Evans, CO Location)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Exempt, Salary
Are you a compassionate and skilled veterinarian with a passion for shelter medicine? We are looking for a dedicated Shelter Veterinarian to join our team in Evans, CO, where you’ll play a key role in providing high-quality care to shelter animals in need. You’ll perform a variety of surgeries, including spay/neuter and dental procedures, manage medical rounds, and collaborate with a team of veterinarians, clinic staff, and volunteers to maintain the health and well-being of our animals. As a Shelter Veterinarian, you’ll also assist in developing and implementing treatment protocols, supervise medical staff, and ensure disease control and safety standards are met. You’ll be a vital part of our team, providing emergency and on-call services when needed, while working closely with shelter management on key decisions, including euthanasia. If you’re a licensed veterinarian with experience in shelter medicine, surgical skills, and the ability to lead and educate a team, we want you to be part of our mission. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are a plus and include a wage premium! Join us in making a difference and improving the lives of animals and the community!
Expected hiring range is $115K to $120K commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance available. We are a Federal Student Loan Forgiveness approved employer. Closes December 11, 2025, or when filled.
Veterinary Technician (Evans, CO location)
Regular Full-time, (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Are you a skilled and compassionate Provisional or Registered Veterinary Technician looking to make a difference for animals in need? Join our Veterinary Services team, where every day brings new challenges and rewards. Our Vet Techs play a hands-on role in animal health—assisting with surgeries and dentals, administering medications, performing diagnostics, maintaining medical records, and providing care and comfort to shelter animals. This position is fast-paced, team-oriented, and deeply meaningful for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and loves helping animals heal and find their second chance.
We’re looking for graduates of accredited Veterinary Technician programs who are certified or registered (or provisionally eligible) in Colorado and experienced in anesthesia monitoring, IV catheter placement, and animal handling. Strong communication, sound judgment, and emotional resilience are key in our collaborative and compassionate workplace. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts are part of the role, and flexibility is a must. If you’re ready to put your skills to work in a mission-driven setting where your expertise truly matters, we’d love to have you on our team.
Expected hiring range is $24 – $26 per hour for Provisional Technicians and $26 – $30 per hour for Registered Technicians. Closes November 24th, 2025, or when filled.
RELIEF Shelter Veterinarian (Evans, CO location)
1099 Independent Contractor – Hourly
NOCO Humane is seeking an experienced Relief Veterinaria
Starting at $75/hour. Closes when filled
RELIEF Veterinary Technician (Evans, CO location)
1099 Independent Contractor – Hourly
NOCO Humane is seeking an experienced Relief Veterinary
Starting at $27/hour. Closes when filled
Animal Care Technician (Evans, CO)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs) OR Part-Time (20-25 hours), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Looking to build your animal-welfare career? Consider joining NOCO Humane’s Animal Care Technician (ACT) team in Evans, CO! Our ACTs are responsible for the daily care and feeding of Shelter animals as well as habitat cleaning. Technician positions also include animal end-of-life duties. These positions involve a significant amount of animal interaction and physical labor with limited sedentary work. Animals in our care include dogs, cats, small mammals, exotic animals, and more. One year of work experience required plus 6 months previous experience working with animals. Must have solid emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills. Work shifts vary and include at least one weekend day as the positions generally provide animal care coverage from 7:00AM to 7:30PM Monday through Friday and from 7:00AM to 5:30PM on weekends. Overtime and some holiday hours will be required. See full job description for more information regarding requirements and duties.
Hourly rate is $17.50. Closes December 11, 2025, or when filled.
Benefits and perks
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 encourage team members to take the mission home by offering free pet adoptions.
NOCO Humane is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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