License: CERTIFIED ANIMAL CHEMICAL CAPTURE TECHNICIAN

Department of Health Division of Health Related Boards Division of Health Related Boards

665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor

Nashville, TN 37243-0000

(615) 532-3202

CERTIFIED ANIMAL CHEMICAL CAPTURE TECHNICIAN<br><br>An Animal Chemical Capture Technician is an individual employed by a certified governmental animal control agency who is certified by the Board to perform the chemical capture of dogs or cats. The Bureau of Health, Licensure and Regulation of the Veterinary Medical Examiners serves as certifying regulating board.<br><br>REQUIREMENTS (general)<br>1. A completed application;<br> 2. A passport size picture that is signed by the applicant;<br>3. Required application fee and initial certification fee;<br>4. The results of a criminal background check to be sent from the vendor directly to the Board office.<br>Completion of the application before a notary. And Proof of employment of a full-time licensed veterinarian on staff at the agency who will provide direct supervision of the technician operations.<br><br>EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:<br>Proof of having successfully completed initial marksmanship training for use of the tranquilizer gun in chemical capture taught by an instructor skilled in using the tranquilizer gun; and proof of having successfully completed a sixteen (16) hour chemical immobilization certification course within twenty-four (24) months of applying for certification. The chemical immobilization certification course must be approved by the Board as provided in T.C.A. _x0015_ 63-12-144(b) and cannot have been taken before April 10, 2008.<br><br>EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:<br>Not listed<br><br>CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:<br>yes<br><br>RENEWAL:<br> Two years from date of issue.<br><br>PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:<br>