Animal Care Specialist — Flexible, On-Call

City-of-Laguna-Beach,-C; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a compassionate Animal Care Specialist to support the daily operations of our Animal Shelter. This role ensures a clean, safe environment for shelter animals and provides friendly public service on-site in Laguna Beach, CA.

You’ll work year‑round with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays and be on-call for emergencies and natural disasters affecting animal welfare. Applicants must be 18+ with a CA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma required; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in animal care/welfare, veterinary science, or related subject preferred.
• Experience: One year of experience with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital or animal facility, including kennel cleaning, animal care, and handling.
• License/Certificate: California Driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment for shelter animals.
• Provide calm, friendly customer service to the public.
• Assist with daily shelter operations and animal care tasks.

Skills

Decision making

Customer service

Organization

Animal behavior

Animal handling

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Associate or Bachelor in animal care/welfare

Job description

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a compassionate Animal Care Specialist to support the daily operations of our Animal Shelter. This role ensures a clean, safe environment for shelter animals and provides friendly public service on-site in Laguna Beach, CA.

You’ll work year‑round with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays and be on-call for emergencies and natural disasters affecting animal welfare. Applicants must be 18+ with a CA driver’s license.