Animal Euthanasia Technician

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ANIMAL CONTROL WORKERS SOC Code 33-9011 Entry Salary $19.71/hr Average Salary $24.42/hr Job Description Provide a humane death for animals that are unwanted, sick, injured or dangerous. Requirements 1. Criminal background check. 2. Must be employed or sponsored by a law enforcement agency. 3. Complete an animal euthanasia training and testing program. 4. Must register with the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy to purchase, possess, and administer euthanizing drugs. 5. Training must be completed within two years of the application date. Continuing Education Four contact hours of state approved training must be completed during the twenty-four (24) months immediately preceding the certificate expiration date. Restrictions Conviction of a felony or any criminal violation relating to cruelty to animals or animal neglect. Training There are no schools located in Wyoming, however, a licensed veterinarian may train Animal Euthanasia Technicians. If a veterinarian provides the training, they need to provide a Certificate of Completion and sign an Affidavit of Training that the Animal Euthanasia Technician has completed the necessary training. Other training approved for use by application for certification: National Animal Control Association Euthanasia Training Course - https://www.nacanet.org/nacho-training-academy/ The Humane Society of the United States Euthanasia Training, hands on course -https://www.animalsheltering.org/trainings/filter American Humane Association Euthanasia Training - http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/professional-resources/ License Animal Euthanasia Technicians are certified by the Wyoming Animal Euthanasia Technicians Certification Board. Licenses expire one year from date of issue. Examination No examination is required. A certificate of training completion must be submitted to the Board. Fees Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 Annual renewal. . . . . . . . . .. $50.00 Licensing Agency Emma Garcia Wyoming Board of Veterninary Medicine 2001 Capitol Avenue, Room 127 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-5403 Fax: (307) 777-3508 http://plboards.state.wy.us/vetboard Additional Sources of Information National Animal Control Association 40960 California Oaks Rd. #242 Murrieta, CA 92562 Phone: (913) 768-1319 http://nacanet.org/ The Humane Society of the United States 1255 23rd Street, NW, Ste 450 Washington, D.C. 20037 Phone: (202) 452-1100 or (866) 720-2676 http://www.humanesociety.org/ American Humane Association 1400 16th Street NW, Suite 360 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (800) 227-4645 http://americanhumane.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook Animal Control Workers" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/about/data-for-occupations-not-covered-in-detail.htm#protectiveserviceoccupations Last updated April 2023"