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Animal Care AttendantCounty of Yolo, CA • Woodland, California, United States
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Animal Care Attendant

County of Yolo, CA
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    Woodland, California, United States
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    Woodland, California, United States
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Salary : $37,814.40 - $45,968.00 Annually Location : Woodland, CA Job Type: Regular / Full Time Job Number: 2026-00071 Department: Community Services Opening Date: 05/22/2026 Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific DESCRIPTION The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Animal Care Attendant (ACA) in the Animal Services Division at the Department of Community Services (DCS). Visit the https://www.yoloshelter.org/ to learn more about the division.The PositionUnder close supervision, the Animal Care Attendant performs a variety of entry-level duties related to the care, feeding, cleaning, and handling of animals housed at the Yolo County Animal Shelter. Incumbents maintain safe and sanitary kennel facilities, monitor animal health and behavior, and assist with daily shelter operations and related duties as assigned. This is a trainee-level classification within Animal Services is focused on hands-on animal care and shelter support functions. Positions in this class are responsible for ensuring animals receive proper daily care while helping maintain a clean, organized, and humane shelter environment. Incumbents work closely with shelter staff, volunteers, and the public while learning shelter procedures, animal handling techniques, sanitation protocols, and safety practices. Animal Services in Yolo County provides animal care and control services by contract to the County's four incorporated cities, University of California, Davis, and unincorporated areas. This position offers valuable experience working with a wide variety of domestic animals in a fast-paced public service environment dedicated to animal welfare and community safety. The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, and committed to the humane care and treatment of animals. They possess experience working with animals in a shelter, veterinary, agricultural, rescue, or similar setting and demonstrate patience and confidence when handling animals with varying temperaments and medical conditions. This candidate works well in emotionally challenging and physically demanding environments and maintains professionalism while performing repetitive cleaning and sanitation duties, handling distressed or aggressive animals, and assisting with difficult situations, including euthanasia procedures when necessary. The successful candidate communicates effectively with coworkers, volunteers, and members of the public from diverse backgrounds and demonstrates strong teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail. They are safety-conscious, able to follow written and verbal instructions, and willing to learn proper animal handling techniques, shelter procedures, and disease prevention protocols. The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized facility, remains calm under pressure, and consistently demonstrates empathy, accountability, and a strong work ethic in support of Yolo County's commitment to animal welfare and public service. How to Apply Interested applicants should review the full details of this job announcements then submit a County of Yolo online employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions, by the listed closing date. For additional important and detailed information, see the Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Click on the job class specification link below to review the full description for this position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The minimum qualifications required for a candidate to proceed in the selection process are as follows:
Education: High School Diploma or GED certificate is required. License: Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation. Additional desirable experience is as follows:
Six months paid or unpaid full-time experience in the care and treatment of animals is highly desirable. Examples of desirable experience are: Veterinarian technician or helper, kennel attendant, S.P.C.A. attendant, zoo attendant, 4-H or farm experience, or animal training experience, etc. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS Application ProcessIt is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Application information should be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience as of the recruitment closing date, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as outlined above in the Employment Standards section.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application; however, it WILL NOT substitute for the information requested on the application. Ensure that relevant information to be considered in the screening for minimum qualifications step is included within the online application system fields. Additionally, responses to the supplemental questions must be included with your submission, as detailed below. Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding an candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other supplemental question responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Attachments, if applicable, may be submitted through the following methods:
By uploading and attaching to the online application By e-mail to By fax to (530) 666-8049 By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Selection Process The following is a tentative schedule of steps that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and any listed dates, may change with or without notice. Screen for Minimum Qualifications Screen for Best Qualified, if applicable Department Selection Interviews Reference Checks Conditional Job Offer, pending Pre-Employment Exams
Drug & Alcohol Screen Department of Justice LiveScan
Confirmed Job Offer Screening for Best Qualified: If applicable, an applicant's education, training, experience, and responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated to determine applicant ranking and those that are best qualified to be place on an eligible list for the job class. The active eligible list that is established from this recruitment will be used to fill this open position and future vacancies. Contact Information For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at or by phone at (530) 666-8055. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required. Yolo County, a place where YOU belong! The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community. Come join us! This is where YOU belong. RETIREMENT Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!
"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are: Misc: 2.5% at 55 Safety: 3.0% at 55 Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50 "New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are: Misc: 2% @ 62 Safety: 2.7% @ 57 BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - CalPERS Retirement - Deferred Compensation Plans - Flexible Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Disability Plans - Social Security & Medicare Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible ) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification. Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking 01
The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the final filing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the final filing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.
Yes No
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I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or a GED?
Yes No
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How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have working in a kennel environment (e.g. shelter, boarding facility, veterinary office, etc.)?
No Experience Less than six (6) months of experience More than six (6) months but less than twelve (12) months of experience More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience More than two (2) years of experience
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Please list the employer / agency / organization in which you gained the experience as described in question #4. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question. 06
How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have cleaning animal kennels / enclosures / pens / runs?
No Experience Less than six (6) months of experience More than six (6) months but less than twelve (12) months of experience More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience More than two (2) years of experience
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Please list the employer / agency / organization in which you gained the experience as described in question #6. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question. 08
How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have identifying / classifying animals by breed?
No Experience Less than six (6) months of experience More than six (6) months but less than twelve (12) months of experience More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience More than two (2) years of experience
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Please list the employer / agency / organization in which you gained the experience as described in question #8. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question. 10
How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have working with livestock?
No Experience Less than six (6) months of experience More than six (6) months but less than twelve (12) months of experience More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience More than two (2) years of experience
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Please list the employer / agency / organization in which you gained the experience as described in question #10. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question. 12
How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have identifying common diseases in animals (e.g. upper respiratory infections, parvo virus, kennel cough, etc.)?
No Experience Less than six (6) months of experience More than six (6) months but less than twelve (12) months of experience More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience More than two (2) years of experience
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Please list the employer / agency / organization in which you gained the experience as described in question #12. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question. 14
Is there any other information you would like to share about your experience, skills, knowledge, or abilities that make you an ideal candidate for this role? (Responding to this question is optional and is intended to offer you an opportunity to share additional information to be considered with your application.) Required Question
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