Volusia County Prepares Animal Control Trainees from Across Florida for Certification
Posted On: May 2, 2025
Volusia County Animal Services spent the past week leading a statewide Animal Control Officer Certification course, educating more than 30 trainees from across Florida in animal behavior, humane capture techniques, disaster planning, and legal procedures in preparation for their final exam, which they are taking today.
The course was led by Director Angela Miedema and a team of experienced Volusia County animal control officers, who shared practical knowledge from their daily fieldwork. Legal instruction was provided by Sebrina Slack from the County's Legal Department, ensuring trainees gained a solid understanding of the statutes and regulations they will enforce.
“Training future officers goes beyond teaching procedures; it’s about building professionalism, compassion, and resilience,” said Angela Miedema, Volusia County Animal Services Director. “We’re proud to share our experience and help prepare these officers to serve animals and communities throughout Florida.”
Hosted at Daytona State College, the 40-hour course is recognized by the Florida Animal Control Association and serves as the final step before taking the certification exam.
