Tennessee Euthanasia Pre-Certification Course

Dr. Susie Matthews

Are You Legal?

Animal Care and Control Association of Tennessee

Mission• to improve the methods and

standards of animal care and control in Tennessee

• to inform the public of the true nature and importance of the work performed by animal care and control organizations

• to cooperate with other public agencies dealing in animal care or control

• to promote justice and equity in the enforcement of animal control laws.

Animal Care and Control Association of Tennessee

• to improve the methods and standards of animal care and control in Tennessee

• Tennessee Code–State Legislature

•Rules and Regulations–Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Tennessee Law

•Pre-Certification Course–ACCAT

•Application–Tennessee State Government Website

How to Become Certified

Two Day Course–Day 1 – Lectures, hands-on exercises,

mini quizzes, discussions, practice written exam

–Day 2 – Written exam and hands on exam

–Student Workbook–Textbook–Food!

Pre-Certification Course

• Animal Care and Control Association of Tennessee https://www.facebook.com/ACCATTN/https://accat.wildapricot.org/

• Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-12-141 (2016) Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts, Chapter 12 , Tennessee Veterinary Practice Act 63-12-141. Euthanasia of Animals --Certificate -- Fees -- Penalty. https://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/tncode/

• Rules Of Tennessee Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners, Chapter 1730-05, General Rules Governing Certified Animal Euthanasia Technicians http://share.tn.gov/sos/rules/1730/1730-05.20140821.pdf

• Application for Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician https://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/health/attachments/PH-3660.pdf

• Executive Director BVME – Ms. Lisa Lampley 615-532-5090 or 1-800-778-4123

Contacts and Resources

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