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.
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
Patrols an assigned geographic area, captures unconfined and wild animals; inspects business premises; and issues citations, licenses, and/or legal notices as appropriate to enforce State, County and City codes and ordinances governing animal control.
Animal Control Officer III
Serves 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.
Animal Control Officer IV
Assists management by providing supervision and training of all assigned personnel.
Animal Control Manager
Has immediate responsibility for the operations of an animal care center including field animal care and control services in an assigned geographical area, or provides management and administrative coordination services for a comprehensive Countywide animal care and control program that has significant impact to the Department.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Provides paramedical treatment to animals in Los Angeles County animal care center/shelter facilities or assists in zoonosis control in the Veterinary Public Health and Rabies Control.
Supervising Registered Veterinary Technician
As a Supervising Registered Veterinary Technician, you will play a crucial role in leading a team of Registered Veterinary Technicians and ancillary staff within the County of Los Angeles.
Veterinarian (full time and part time)
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.
