Have you ever been interested in helping your fellow Animal Control Officers, or being a voice to help guide law changes for animals, or want to become more involved in the Animal Control field? Here is a great opportunity to share your skills, time, and interest.  If you are interested in running for the board, here are some of the important details you need to know.

Board members serve a 3-year term and must be current or retired Animal Control Officers in good standing with the Virginia Animal Control Association (VACA) and their agency. Board members are required to attend the quarterly board meetings held in different Virginia locations and participate in the weeklong annual conference. Along with the other Board Members, you will also work towards providing training and resources for the Animal Control field. This includes but is not limited to academies, conferences, shelter schools, and other related training. The Board provides provisions of expertise and guidance on animal control programs to officials at City, County, and State levels. They educate the public on responsible animal ownership and promotion of understanding and cooperation between animals control personnel and the public. They liaison with other professional organizations and groups having related interests, which could include representing the Board at the state level for law change support.

Elections for current positions will be held during the annual VACA Conference concluding at the end of the VACA annual business meeting.  Results will be provided  during the morning announcements on the last day of the annual conference.

If you are interested in running for the board, you will need to complete an application and submit it to VACA at vacaonline1978@gmail.com  Please also include a photo of yourself.

All applications must be submitted no later than August 15, 2025.

If you have any questions about the Board, please feel free to reach out. 

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