Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
EXAM NUMBER: O-2989-I
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: We welcome applications from everyone!
FILING PERIOD: The application filing period will begin on
June 5 , 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. Our seven animal care centers serve over 3 million residents across 45 contract cities and unincorporated areas. We cover a diverse area of more than 3,400 square miles, providing 24/7 animal control and rescue services.
VISION : An innovative animal care and control agency with state-of-the-art facilities providing animals and residents high quality, effective, and caring service.
JOIN US!
As an Animal Care Attendant I you will, under close supervision, feed and care for animals and maintain sanitary conditions at Animal Care Centers.
Essential Job Functions
What will you do:
- Feed and provide water to impounded animals; select and prepare appropriate type and quantity of food.
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain sanitary conditions of kennels, cages, corrals, grounds, equipment, and facilities at an Animal Control Shelter.
- Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs of facilities and equipment at an Animal Control Care Center.
- Assist higher-level personnel in releasing of animals to owners.
- Bathe, groom, and prepare animals available for placement.
- Maintain simple records related to daily animal care and conditions by utilizing database software.
- Assist higher-level personnel in preparing, restraining, medicating and vaccinating animals or in performing euthanasia, as needed.
- Transport animals to and from veterinary offices and other medical facilities, as needed.
- Assist in the office by answering telephones, responding to inquiries from the public regarding care, retention, and disposal of animals; may collect fees and issue receipts, as needed.
- Pick up supplies needed at the Animal Care Center, as needed.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option i
Graduation from high school or completion of G.E.D, or equivalent - AND- Six months of experience working with the general public or working with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital, clinical setting, or animal services facility.
Option Ii
Certificate of completion as a participant within the Los Angeles County Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN)/ General Relief Opportunities for Work (GROW) program - AND - Six months of experience working with with the general public or working with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital, clinical setting, or animal services facility.
Out-of-class work experience in the service of the County of Los Angeles will not be accepted for this examination.
License
A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment.
A valid California Class B Driver License may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted or revoked.
Physical Class
4 - Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at
100%, assessing:
- Customer Focus
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- General Problem Solving Skills
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Applicants must meet the requirements, and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.
NOTE: We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add sperez@animalcare.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and i nfo@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking your profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Transfer Of Test Components
- Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
- This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.
Test Preparation
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that seem necessary.
- An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
- Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ . You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html .
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
The County of Los Angeles follows all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .
TESTING ACCOMMODATION If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.
Special Information
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
This position requires lifting of extremely heavy objects. Physical fitness for this position will be determined in a medical examination.
Eligibility & Vacancy Information
The names of successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible Register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Animal Care and Control Care Centers throughout Los Angeles County.
Application And Filing Information
WE ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FILED ONLINE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
Resumes may be added to your application but cannot be substituted for the Experience portions of the County application nor for the completion and submission of the supplemental questions. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made .
Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying
VERBIAGE from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience
WILL NOT BE sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and may lead to disqualification.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, And Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Animal Care and Control is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Phone: (562) 534-1402
Department Contact Email: SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (562) 256-7100
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate TTY Phone: (800) 897-0077
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .
Testing Accommodations For Applicants
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .
Fair Chance
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .
Veteran’s Credit
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
