ANNUAL SALARY: $129,288.96 - $189,005.76

A veterinarian diagnoses and provides first aid treatment, including surgery, to animals who come into the care and custody of the Department of Animal Services; assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of employees assisting in the above work; advises the public and Department employees on matters within the field of veterinary medicine; and exercises medical judgment and skill in the independent performance of these responsibilities, applying current veterinary medical principles. This position will not be required to conduct spay and neuter surgeries.

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SALARY: $54,496 to $79,698 (In some positions, higher salaries are paid for night work and for certain assignments.)

A Veterinary Technician assists a Veterinarian by performing routine and subprofessional duties in the medical or surgical treatment of animals at the City's animal shelters, performs euthanasia-by-injection, and immunizations under the direction of a licensed Veterinarian, administers emergency medical treatment to injured animals, and does related work.

Requirements 

• A registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certificate, issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board at time of filing.

Veterinary Technicians must be available to be assigned to any one of the shelters located throughout the City and may be required to work on the weekends.

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ANNUAL SALARY: $46,374 to $67,818 and $49,005 to $71,618

An Animal Control Officer enforces State and City ordinances dealing with the care, treatment, licensing, and impounding of animals in an assigned area of the City; picks up sick, injured, stray, vicious or unwanted animals; conducts humane investigations; conducts permit inspections, issues citations, and makes arrests; may be required to handle money accurately and collect animal licensing and other fees; and keeps records and prepares reports which may be used as legal evidence.

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Information on other positions within the City of Los Angeles is available at the
City’s Personnel Department Website.

RACO information flyer

Are you interested in trying something different? The RACO Program welcomes volunteers to become Reserve Animal Control Officers serving in the same capacity as our Animal Control Officers.

• The program requires a commitment of 16 hours of volunteer service each month at any one of our six Animal Shelters for 3 months prior to the first class.
• Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age, a high school graduate or equivalent, and must have a current driver’s license.
• A background check, drug and alcohol screening will be performed as a part of the process.
• Prospective candidates should also be prepared for a physical requirement check.
• RACOs must be able to lift at least 70 pounds and sometimes in excess of 70 pounds.

Please complete a regular City Application and mail it to: RACO Program, LA Animal Services, 200 N. Spring St., Room 1805, Los Angeles, CA 90012.