Temporary Behavior and Training Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Temporary Behavior and Training Counselor at FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This General Medicine position at FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Stated compensation: $0.50 per hour.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $25 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Golden, Colorado.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavior Modification, Animal Training, Adoption Counseling, Behavior Assessment, Medication Administration, Enrichment Coordination, Data Documentation, Staff Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor conducts pre-adoption behavior support sessions for shelter dogs and cats, develops post-adoption resource programs, and supports staff/volunteers in understanding complex animal behaviors for appropriate adoption counseling. Responsibilities also include creating and implementing beha...

Benefits package: Sick Time Accrual, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.