Calif. Jobs Available Right Now For Animal Lovers

Photo: How much do we love dogs? Half Moon Bay holds an annual Pooch Parade on the 4th of July. Those who don’t march in the parade watch from the sidewalk. Photo by Bea Karnes, Patch

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If you love animals so much that you’d rather spend time with cuddly canines, cute kittens, majestic raptors or other pets and wildlife than humans - perhaps it’s time to find a job to align your paycheck with your passion.

If you don’t already have an advanced degree in veterinary sciences or marine biology, you still have options. There are positions available as pet groomers, cat sitters, veterinary assistants, and even as an animal trainer for films.

Here are some listings on Patch jobs pages posted within the past month, or ongoing opportunities. There are many more, so give it a try. We simply clicked on the jobs page, and then typed “animal” in the keyword box under Search for Jobs. Good luck!

Bay Area:

Pet Stylist (Dog Groomer), Santa Clara

“We seek individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, have great people skills and are driven to grow and advance in their careers with us. Our ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment throughout our organization.”

Cat Sitter, Fremont

“Family needs a sitter for 2 cats. Must love animals! Our ideal match will meet the requirements below. Has Feeding: Top up food/water. Waste Cleanup: Litter cleaning.”

Pet Sitter, San Carlos

“To provide direct in-home petsitting and dog walking services to customers. Includes mid-day dog walking and pet sitting visits of various types of pets including, but not limited to: dogs, cats, birds, fish and some small animals.”

Director of Animal of Operations, Six Flags, Vallejo

“Directly responsible for the health and care of all animals in the Discovery Kingdom collection.”

Los Angeles:

Dog and exotic animal trainer, Santa Clarita

“Looking for someone who is eager and willing to learn the art of training dogs and exotic animals for movies and TV. We are located in Santa Clarita California. We supply animals for various productions in California and around the world. In addition we train dogs for the general public in basic obedience in the Los Angeles area and worldwide.”

Aquatics Specialist, Encino

“To ensure that proper aquatic care and husbandry is being provided to our aquatic life in the store. Act as the primary resource in their assigned store regarding all aquatic life education and care.”

Dog Playground Attendant, Los Angeles

“The attendant’s job is to keep the dogs safe and happy. That means engaging them in play, supervising their interactions with each other and stopping unwanted behaviors.”

Animal Care Attendant - Overnight, Reseda

“Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cleaning cages; feeding and caring for dogs and cats; walking dogs; bathing dogs/cats; doing laundry; cleaning and maintaining hospital premises; and assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary.”

Orange County

Seeking An Amazing, Loving Animal Lover To Watch Our 3 Month Old Puppy For A Few Months, Mission Viejo

“We just got a puppy and he’s still too young to go to a Dog camp while we’re at work. So we need someone who will play, cuddle and walk with him during the day!”

Animal Care Attendant, Laguna Niguel

“The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and the highest quality care to their boarded pets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cleaning cages; feeding and caring for dogs and cats; walking dogs; bathing dogs; doing laundry; cleaning and maintaining hospital premises; assisting doctors and technicians when necessary.”

Pet Bather, Laguna Niguel

“Duties will include bathing dogs and cats, confirming and booking appointments, and cleaning of cages and salon.”

San Diego County

Animal Training Support, Marine Mammal Assistant, San Diego

“Personnel perform feeding and administration of food supplements, perform observation of marine mammals, and assist with basic husbandry. The personnel in this position may be trained to become a designated secondary handler for specific animals.”

Research Associate/Genetics - San Diego Zoo Institute For Conservation Research, San Diego

“The Research Associate will work in the Genetics Division at the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. Applicants must have knowledge of standard laboratory procedures and equipment, excelent skills in methods of sterile technique and laboratory safety practices.”

Animal Technician, UCSD, San Diego

“Provide routine animal husbandry for Divisional research animals, which may include mice, rats and other rodents, zebrafish, Xenopus, and new animal models, as they are introduced.”

Riverside County

Animal Technician: EMD Millipore, Temecula

“EMD Millipore is looking for an Animal Technician to perform animal treatments daily observations, production activities, feeding activities and facilities sanitation, responsible for maintaining compliance with USDA , NIH regulations, ISO, IACUCC, and cGMP standards. Provide animal care and husbandry support for the vivarium. Perform cage changing, feeding, watering, and general health observations.”

Registered Veterinary Tech - Riverside County Animal Services Department, Thousand Palms

“Monitors animals during surgery as needed; and observes animals after surgery to detect any abnormal behavior or physical symptoms and reports findings to the Veterinary Surgeon.”

Bather, Lake Elsinore

“We are seeking Bathers that will be trained to work with all types of dogs and cats to provide the services needed to keep them healthy, happy and looking great!”

Sacramento

Pet Stylist (Dog Groomer), Roseville

“We seek individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, have great people skills and are driven to grow and advance in their careers with us.”

City of Citrus Heights Animal Services Officer - Part-Time, Citrus Heights

“Officers provide enforcement of various animal control regulations; investigate complaints regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, dangerous, wild or diseased animals; issue appropriate citations; transport animals to a City designated shelter; prepare written reports regarding violations of local ordinances and state law; provide public information and education to citizens and community groups regarding animal services; and perform other duties related to humane animal protection and control.”

Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Sacramento

“As Fish and Wildlife Biologist, you will serve as the Senior Section 7 Biologist in the Endangered Species Division leading high-level technical work on the California Water Fix Section 7 consultations for the next several years, after which you will be assigned other complex, controversial and high-priority Section 7 work.”