Florida State Statute 828.058, and Florida Administrative Code 61G18-16.005, mandate that an employee or agent of a public or private agency, animal shelter or other facility that is operated for the collection and care of stray, neglected, abandoned or unwanted animals (dogs and cats) must successfully complete a 16 hour euthanasia technician certification course prior to performing animal euthanasia.
This course is not open to veterinary technicians who work for private practice veterinary clinics or the general public . FACA instructors will only certify students who are employed by agencies who meet the statutory definition provided above.
UPCOMING COURSES
February 24th & 25th, 2023
Florida Animal Control Association Training Conference
Florida Hotel & Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32809
Registration Fee:
- $350 for students from FACA Member Agencies (includes full conference registration and included conference meals)
- $385 for students from Non FACA Members
To Register: Complete conference registration form FACA 2023 Registration
Complete survey monkey request HERE
All participants must attend all sessions on Friday and Saturday. The hands-on practical portion of the certification must be completed at attendees respective shelter within 30 days of course and must be completed with a veterinarian. The course will end Saturday afternoon and students will have the opportunity to attend Saturday afternoon sessions, FACA award banquet and social, and the Sunday session at the conference.
For additional information, please contact FACA Headquarters at: info@floridaanimalcontrol.org
February 14th & 15th, 2023 – 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Halifax Humane Society
2364 LPGA Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
Registration Fee:
- $250.00 for students from FACA Member Agencies
- $300.00 for all other students.
Deadline to register is January 27, 2023
To Register or for further information: Contact Heather Wilson via email vsmanager@halifaxhumanesociety.org
Additional information Halifax HS ET Class Announcement – 3.14.23
February 15th & 16th, 2023 – 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Animal Care and Protective Services
2020 Forest Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Registration Fee:
- $250.00 for students from FACA Member Agencies
- $300.00 for all other students.
Deadline to register is February 8, 2023
To Register or for further information: Contact Khristina Morris via email Kmorris@coj.net
DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS:
Euthanasia Instructor Application
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