Aurora, Colorado, United States
Onsite
JOB LOCATION
15750 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado 80011-1518City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience
The hiring rate for this position $19.32 - $24.15 per hour.
This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays.
The deadline to submit applications is October 15th, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The City of Aurora is seeking a skilled Animal Services Assistant to provide humane care and treatment for sheltered animals. This position will be cleaning and maintaining kennel facilities while helping patrons.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
One year of animal related experience or customer service experience
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of experience working in an animal shelter
Euthanasia Certification within one year
Knowledge:
General knowledge of companion animal welfare, breeds and species
Skills:
Animal handling skills
Providing friendly customer service
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Abilities:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
Ability to complete work without close supervision
Provide humane care and treatment for a variety of animals
Perform euthanasia
Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner
Operate a city vehicle
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid Colorado Driver’s License
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
Medium work that involves moving no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance at a time
Subject to animal bites and scratches
May require frequent pushing, pulling, bending and stooping
Clear vision to read and interpret notes and other written documents
Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard
Foot/eye coordination for operation of a motor vehicle
Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
Work Environment:
Works primarily indoors in a shelter setting with exposure to dust, water, noise, animal dander, odors and fumes, but may occasionally work outside assisting at outreach events
Equipment Used:
Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and shelter Chameleon database
This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
This position may require the use of hand tools and equipment common to kennel operations
The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
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