The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.



The County of Riverside’s Department of Animal Services seeks an Animal Care Technician (ACT) to support shelter operations at the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter located in Jurupa Valley. The ACT provides care to all animals within our shelter including but not limited to barn and equestrian animals, birds, reptiles, cats and dogs.

The incumbent will be responsible for the daily feeding, cleaning, disinfecting of kennels and pens, along with transporting of 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 public for redemption or adoption. In addition, the ACT will also be responsible for detailed well written records such as notes, logs and inventories of animals, food supplies and equipment.



The job of an ACT is very physically demanding given the logistical size of the shelter and the required lifting of food and animals. Animal care technicians will be trained in and required to perform humane euthanasia, dispose of dead animals, and handle animals with skin conditions and wounds. The department desires candidates who have a strong customer service background, verbal and written skills, compassion, empathy and a desire to work in public service.

Competitive candidates will have professional experience with: animal handling, for example, dog groomer, veterinary office and/or hospital, animal shelter, animal sanctuary, animal services business, for example, Petco or PetSmart or a related animal services business.

The Animal Care Technician is the entry-level classification in the Animal Care Technician series and reports to an Animal Services Supervisor.

The Animal Care Technician class differs from the Animal Control and Licensing Officer series in that the latter may be assigned shelter duties, but are also responsible for fieldwork and enforcement of animal control rules and regulations.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity. The Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.

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