VACA provides quality leadership in the animal control field through consistent professionalism, humane law enforcement, and dedication to improved levels of training for Animal Care and Control Professionals throughout Virginia! What Does the Virginia Animal Control Association(VACA)
do for members?
• Publishes a quarterly newsletter to
keep members abreast of animal
issues, training, changes in State
laws, and high profile cases throughout the
state
• Hosts schools and workshops, including the
annual VACA conference, which provide
continuing education credit
• Offers scholarships for schools and training and
provides information on scholarships available
through other agencies
• Provides expertise, resources and
referrals to members to assist them
in resolving local animal issues with elected
officials
• Provides a means for members to network,
share and learn from other agencies for the
development of local ordinances, policies and
procedures
• Hosts the VACA web page at
www.vacaonline.net
• Works to insure that the voices of
animal care and control professionals
are heard in the General Assembly
• Publishes the Comprehensive Animal Laws in a
handy pocket edition each year so that
members have up to date codes for easy
reference and use
• Awards outstanding performance in the
animal care and control fields
• Works with other agencies to promote
professional animal control and
the protection of animals
• Provides members with
membership opportunities to the National
Animal Care & Control Association
(NACA).
