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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 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 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

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.

Department of Human Resource Contact

Should you have additional questions about employment opportunities with the Department, you may contact:

DACC Human Resources

DACCHR@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Recruitment and Examinations
(562) 534-1402