Division Manager- Animal Services

Division Manager HHS - Animal Services [At Will]

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Location:

Visalia, CA

Job Type: Full Time At-Will

Job Number:

Department: HHSA

Opening Date: 01/19/2026

Closing Date: 2/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Tulare County Health & Human Services is actively recruiting for a Division Manager HHS-Animal Services to join the Fiscal Operations Branch. The successful candidate will plan, organize, and administer the operations of the Animal Services Division and enforce County, State, and local laws and regulations. The Division Manager HHS-Animal Services is an At-Will position, reporting to HHSA's Director of Fiscal Operations.

The Division Manager will assign, supervise, and coordinate the activities of the Animal Services Division and oversee the establishment of effective policies and procedures. The candidate will administer the licensing and enforcement programs and represent the County as the Director of Shelter Operations, overseeing animal care operations and the adoption facility. The incumbent will also oversee public education and outreach programs.

The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of animal service laws, rules, and regulations, budgeting techniques and principles, and program and policy development. Additional duties include developing effective working relationships with community groups, advisory boards, and other County departments engaged in Animal Services.

Assign, supervise, and coordinate the activities of the Animal Services Division.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Responsible for developing, coordinating, and controlling daily animal services programs to establish and maintain operational quality and service levels.
• Develop productive working relationships with other agencies, veterinarians, and public groups to enhance support for animal services programs.
• Oversee administration of the County's licensing, rabies, and compliance programs.
• Oversee the development and implementation of programs for public outreach and education on animal welfare issues.
• Serves as the Director of Shelter Operations, overseeing the day-to-day care and sheltering of animals under the care and custody of the County.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring the program's budget; purchasing and maintaining supplies and equipment.

• Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Equivalency for
  
  Education:
  
  Additional qualifying experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or similar, may be substituted for up to two years of the required education.
• Experience: Four years of experience in the development and administration of public service relations applicable to an animal services environment. Personal pet experience does not substitute for the required experience.
• Equivalency for
  
  Experience:
  
  Job‑related experience in animal care services may be substituted for the administrative experience on a year‑for‑year basis up to two (2) years.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License; complete all requirements to obtain a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit within 90 days of hire and maintain VACSP certification.
• Special Requirement: Must be immunized against rabies and maintain immunity for duration of employment.

• Licence and Certificate:
  Possession of a valid and current certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) issued by the Veterinary Medical Board of the State of California.
• A Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from a school of veterinary medicine recognized by the Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine of the State of California.
• Possession of a valid license to practice veterinary medicine and two years of licensed veterinarian experience.

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may be conducted, which may include a re‑investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E‑Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. If in a driving position candidates must obtain and retain a valid California driver's license.

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