Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Manager County of OrangeShelter Behavior and Enrichment ManagerOrange, CA$96,075.20–$133,078.40 / yearThe Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Manager (Operations and Maintenance Administrator) is responsible for considerate and efficient evaluation, movement, and placement of animals in the care of OC Animal Care, and oversees all aspects of animal behavior and enrichment activities, supervises the Animal Adoptability Assessment team, and develops and maintains programs and procedures to ensure animals are cared for in a manner consistent with OC Animal Care's evaluation, enrichment, behavior, and adoption programs. At least three (3) years of full-time equivalent work experience in an animal shelter program in areas such as behavior programming, shelter care and housing, intake and diversion, rescue or foster programs, or other public education programming related to humane animal care and sheltering AND a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field such as Animal Behavior, Animal Sciences, Animal Education, Shelter Management, or similar fields.
Senior Animal Care Attendant County of OrangeSenior Animal Care AttendantOrange, CA$49,441.60–$66,643.20 / yearOCACs goal is to deliver prompt, temporary care, and refuge to homeless animals, reunite animals with their owners, facilitate adoption, ensure public safety, and enhance the human-animal bond in the community. Incumbents should be prepared to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays on a four day per week, 10 hours per day schedule, or five day per week, 8 hours per day schedule, or another schedule as assigned.
NewAnimal Care Technician County of Riverside, CaliforniaAnimal Care TechnicianJurupa Valley, CA$46,786.55–$64,574.44 / yearAbility to: Read, understand and follow oral and written instructions in English; utilize computer to enter clear, concise and accurate information into Chameleon database; maintain records; perform basic mathematical calculations using addition and subtraction; work courteously and effectively to maintain effective working relationships with staff, rescue groups and the public; carry out routine and repetitive duties without immediate supervision; learn cleaning and disinfecting methods; learn care and feeding of animals; learn breeds and behaviors of animals; learn safe and proper handling of animals; learn, understand, interpret, and apply basic laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations governing the impounding, release and disposal of animals. The Animal Care Technician will be responsible for the daily feeding, cleaning, and disinfecting of kennels and pens, along with transporting animals throughout the shelter; will perform a wide range of duties including processing the intake of animals, assisting in the diversion of stray animals, unloading and impounding incoming animals received from Animal Control Officers and the public, and releasing animals to the public for redemption or adoption.
General Landscape/ Maintenance and Large Animal Care Worker Town and Country Day SchoolGeneral Landscape/ Maintenance and Large Animal Care WorkerNorco, CAFull timeOutdoor Landscape/ Maintenance care for school grounds. Must pass fingerprint/ background clearance.
Animal Care Attendant City of IrvineAnimal Care AttendantIrvine, California$23.19–$30.47 / hourAbility to push, pull, drag, lift, or carry equipment/supplies (weighing up to 50 lbs.), ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, and ability to lean, stoop, twist, bend, and kneel in the performance of job duties. Ability to multi-task in a busy animal shelter environment that has exposure to a variety of domestic and wild animals with varying degrees of grass, hay, dander, fur, feathers and zoonotic diseases.
Animal Caretaker City of Ontario CaliforniaAnimal CaretakerOntario, CA$44,000–$59,000 / yearThe Animal Caretaker will perform a range of routine animal services duties, including impounding animals, providing customer service to patrons keeping shelter and kennel areas clean, providing enrichment for shelter animals as well as observing and reporting animal issues. In December 2024, the Board of Director appointed Clinton Thacker to be the inaugural Executive Director of the Agency where he brings over 20 years of public animal services experience including animal control, sheltering, and even has built and opened a new animal services facility.
NewAnimal Care Assistant Pinellas CountyAnimal Care AssistantLos Angeles, CAThe Animal Care Assistant performs responsible animal care and animal services maintenance work at a large animal control shelter operation, cares for impounded animals, assists the public on animal control-related matters, feeds and observes the condition of animals held in the kennel. Checks for licensing and inoculation of animals admitted to kennel; records animal history, weight, food intake, and license tags, microchips, or vaccination/license tags.
Animal Services Officer City of Ontario CaliforniaAnimal Services OfficerOntario, CA$66,950–$82,400 / yearUnder general direction of the Animal Services Manager, the Animal Services Officer will perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement and communication of animal services codes, ordinances, and regulations in the field; maintain related records pertaining to field services and animal cases; investigate reports of animal cruelty and abandonment; patrol assigned areas; collect and transport animals to the animal shelter; and perform other related duties as assigned. Incumbents are expected to create a safe and compassionate environment for both humans and animals by building rapport through a community-based approach, engaging the public as well as external and internal stakeholders through customer service, education and the appropriate issuance of citations to promote compliance with local ordinances and state laws in support of animal welfare.
Animal Care Attendant Animal Care ServicesAnimal Care AttendantNorco, CA$16.90–$18.25 / hourPart timeObserve animals for changes in appetite, behavior, elimination, mobility, comfort, or signs of illness or injury, and promptly report concerns to the appropriate supervisor or veterinary team member. · Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels, cages, runs, litter areas, bedding, support areas, and common animal care spaces according to sanitation and disease-prevention protocols.
Animal Caretaker City of Rancho CucamongaAnimal CaretakerRancho Cucamonga, CA$19.83–$26.74 / hourKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Various breeds of dogs, cats, and other domestic animals; basic characteristics of animal behavior; care techniques; customer service techniques; procedures related to kennel cleaning and maintenance of facilities; record keeping procedures; occupational hazards and safe work practices related to animal care; safe driving principles and practices; Operate cleaning equipment and other tools used in the maintenance of kennels; operate a vehicle observing legal driving practices; operate a cash register; administer injections and medications to all types of animals; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs; handle animals in a safe and efficient manner; learn, understand, and interpret rules and regulations governing the impounding and release of animals; recognize normal and abnormal animal behavior; prepare and maintain accurate and complete records; meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public; respond to requests and inquiries for information regarding animal services; work independently in the absence of supervision; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Animal Caretakers play a key role in daily shelter operations by cleaning and disinfecting animal housing areas, performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry and dishes, assisting with meet-and-greets and adoptions, and supporting enrichment and behavior programs.
Animal care Coordinator/Case manager Special Service for Groups, Inc- HOPICSAnimal care Coordinator/Case managerLos Angeles, CA$26–$28 / hourThis position is responsible for coordinating pet-related services, connecting participants to housing and community resources, maintaining pet care programs, and supporting housing stabilization efforts while ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of both participants and their companion animals. Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and Program Manager for Pathway Home, the Animal Care Coordinator / Case Manager provides support to individuals experiencing homelessness and their pets throughout SPA 6.
Animal Care Coordinator/Case manager Special Service for Groups, Inc- HOPICSAnimal Care Coordinator/Case managerLos Angeles, CAFull timeThis position is responsible for coordinating pet-related services, connecting participants to housing and community resources, maintaining pet care programs, and supporting housing stabilization efforts while ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of both participants and their companion animals. Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and Program Manager for Pathway Home, the Animal Care Coordinator / Case Manager provides support to individuals experiencing homelessness and their pets throughout SPA 6.
Principal Animal Technician - DLAM University of CaliforniaPrincipal Animal Technician - DLAMLos Angeles, CA$31.34–$41.36 / hourPerforms routine animal husbandry tasks including cleaning, watering, feeding, and grooming of common laboratory animals following department procedures and guidelines of the American Association of Laboratory Animal Sciences Manual for Laboratory Technicians; develops and implements proper processes, personnel training, equipment checks and maintenance, area maintenance, transportation of cages and caging accessories between buildings within campus, and serves as a backup for planned and unplanned employee absences. Knowledge of contamination‑control practices, including engineering, administrative, and procedural controls for pathogen containment; disinfection and waste‑handling methods; and work in Hazcon and biocontainment animal facilities up to BSL‑2 with BSL‑3 practices.
Animal Services Representative City of Ontario CaliforniaAnimal Services RepresentativeOntario, CA$24.76–$32.19 / hourIn December 2024, the Board of Director appointed Clinton Thacker to be the inaugural Executive Director of the Agency where he brings over 20 years of public animal services experience including animal control, sheltering, and even has built and opened a new animal services facility. The essential functions typically performed by the Animal Services Representative include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides courteous, high-quality service to members of the public and volunteers by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals.
ASSISTANT RECREATION COORDINATOR - P/T City of Newport BeachASSISTANT RECREATION COORDINATOR - P/TNewport Beach, CA$26.71–$39.47 / hourAssistant Recreation Coordinators assist in the coordination and implementation of specialized activities within the Citys recreational programs such as adult and youth sports, after school and camp programs and aquatics, special events, contract classes, senior services, sailing activities, animal shelter, and recreational facility operations. Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Senior Animal Technician (Floater) - DLAM University of CaliforniaSenior Animal Technician (Floater) - DLAMLos Angeles, CA$30.28–$37.41 / hourPerforms routine animal husbandry tasks including cleaning, watering, feeding, and grooming of common laboratory animals following department procedures and guidelines of the American Association of Laboratory Animal Sciences Manual for Laboratory Technicians; develops and implements proper processes, personnel training, equipment checks and maintenance, area maintenance, transportation of cages and caging accessories between buildings within campus, and serves as a backup for planed an unplanned employee absences. Knowledge of and the ability to apply the concept of contamination control practices including engineering, administrative, and procedural controls for the containment of pathogens, including disinfection, and waste handling methods, including work in Hazcon, biocontainment animal facilities up to BSL2 level with BSL3 practices.
Animal Control & License Officer I/II County of Riverside, CaliforniaAnimal Control & License Officer I/IIJurupa Valley, CA$52,416–$82,180.80 / yearAbility to: Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with the public and other employees; clearly explain animal control procedures and regulations to the public; exercise tact and good judgment in dealings with the public; handle animals humanely and safely; discharge firearms safely and accurately; read and comprehend laws and regulations pertaining to animal control and licensing; present evidence and testify in court cases; recognize symptoms of rabies and other animal diseases; maintain statistical records; access centralized information systems to retrieve and enter data; effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to: Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with the public and other employees; handle animals humanely and safely; discharge firearms safely and accurately; read and comprehend laws and regulations pertaining to animal control and licensing; present evidence and testify in court cases; clearly explain animal control procedures and regulations to the public; exercise tact and good judgment in dealings with the public; recognize symptoms of rabies and other animal diseases; maintain statistical records; access centralized information systems to retrieve and enter data; effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Facility Maintenance Technician (Warehouse Worker III) County of OrangeFacility Maintenance Technician (Warehouse Worker III)Orange County, CA$46,134.40–$61,256 / yearThe ideal candidate will possess experience with computer software, such as the Microsoft Office Suite, and be familiar with computerized inventory records and clerical procedures, such as filing and maintaining records, and the ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools, including, but not limited to, drills, saws, and sanders used in facility and ground maintenance, is highly desirable, but not required. Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform a variety of tasks to maintain, and repair the animal shelter facility and grounds, including but not limited to basic minor plumbing repairs, grounds maintenance, basic carpentry repairs, equipment and furniture assembly, and painting.
Senior Animal Technician Floater - DLAM UCLA Health SystemSenior Animal Technician Floater - DLAMLos Angeles, CA$30.28–$37.41 / hourPerforms routine animal husbandry tasks including cleaning, watering, feeding, and grooming of common laboratory animals following department procedures and guidelines of the American Association of Laboratory Animal Sciences Manual for Laboratory Technicians; develops and implements proper processes, personnel training, equipment checks and maintenance, area maintenance, transportation of cages and caging accessories between buildings within campus, and serves as a backup for planed an unplanned employee absences. Knowledge of and the ability to apply the concept of contamination control practices including engineering, administrative, and procedural controls for the containment of pathogens, including disinfection, and waste handling methods, including work in Hazcon, biocontainment animal facilities up to BSL2 level with BSL3 practices.
SENIOR RECREATION LEADER - P/T City of Newport BeachSENIOR RECREATION LEADER - P/TNewport Beach, CA$19.69–$25.16 / hourCurrently, the City of Newport Beach is hiring Senior Recreation Leaders in the following areas: Animal Shelter Services, Youth Programs, Aquatics Programs, Facility Set-up and Operations, Sailing and Boating Center Operations (Marina Park), and Senior Program (Oasis Senior Center). Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.