Behavior and Care Technician II – Denver Animal Protection
Core
Provide compassionate caretaking, behavioral evaluations, and enrichment for shelter animals (dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, birds, barnyard animals) while maintaining clean facilities and reporting health concerns.
Role type
Senior IC animal care technician (behavioral specialist)
Builds
Safe, clean shelter environments and enriched living conditions for animals in custody
Domain
Animal welfare / Public health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal care, behavioral evaluation, euthanasia, cage cleaning/sanitization, vaccination administration, data documentation, team collaboration, physical stamina
Preferred skills
Euthanasia certification, science-based fear-free handling, volunteer training, emergency response coordination
Technologies
Computer software for animal records and logs
Responsibilities
Perform basic needs care and behavioral assessments; conduct humane euthanasia; administer medications and vaccinations; clean and sanitize kennels; participate in enrichment programs; document animal observations and facility operations; train volunteers and staff; respond to emergency preparedness plans.