Employment Opportunities

What does it take to run the nation’s largest animal control agency? It takes people who are dedicated to our mission of promoting and protecting public safety and animal care. The Department of Animal Care and Control has more than fifty job classifications to accomplish our mission, employing people in areas such as field services, shelter operations, enforcement services, medical services, administration, human resources, information technology services, fiscal services, and volunteer services.

Perhaps you are just looking to volunteer at one of our Animal Care Center locations? Please click here find information on volunteering.

We can always use in-kind or other donations to help us help animals. Please click here to find information on donating.

If you are interested in joining us, we invite you to explore current open job examinations at the County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources website. To aid you, the following is a brief description for positions that are unique to our Department:

Animal Care Attendant I

As an Animal Care Attendant I you will, under close supervision, feed and care for animals and maintain sanitary conditions at Animal Care Centers.

Animal Control Officer I, NC

As an Animal Control Officer I you will, under general supervision, enforce State, County and City codes and ordinances governing animal control including the care and treatment, impounding, quarantine, licensing vaccination, and regulation of a variety of animals.

Animal Control Officer II

As an Animal Control Officer II, you will, under general supervision, patrol an assigned geographic area, capture unconfined and wild animals; inspect business premises; and issue citations, licenses, and/or legal notices as appropriate to enforce State, County and City codes and ordinances governing animal control.

Animal Control Officer III

As an Animal Control Officer III, you will serve as lead Animal Control Officer by assisting in the operation of an Animal Care Center/Shelter and in enforcing State, County and City codes and ordinances governing animal control functions such as animal care, field enforcement, shelter maintenance, licensing, and related assignments.

Veterinarian

As a Veterinarian with us, you’ll be at the forefront of providing essential medical services for the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases and injuries in animals. Beyond that, you’ll be a key player in enforcing laws and regulations related to public health, contributing significantly to the overall welfare of both animals and the community.