Texas Unites Trainings

Texas Unites, a program of Operation Kindness, enhances professionalism in the animal welfare industry through training opportunities and required continuing education courses for animal welfare workers.

Register for Trainings

In Texas, animal control officers are required to earn 30 hours of continuing education training every three years. Certified Animal Welfare Administrators, Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians also have continuing education requirements. Texas Unites training courses help animal welfare workers meet these requirements.

You can learn more about and sign up for our professional trainings below.

January 4-5, 2024

Animal Control Officer Basic Training Course & Test

Operation Kindness is a Texas Department of State Health Services approved sponsor of the Animal Control Officer Basic Training Course & Test. This course is for current Animal Control Officers and those looking to become Animal Control Officers.

Weatherford Public Safety Building
614 Ft. Worth Hwy.
Weatherford, TX 76086

Registration is open now!

April 26-29, 2024

Texas Unites for Animals Conference

Next spring, April 26-29, 2024, the Texas Unites for Animals Conference will host hundreds of animal welfare professionals who are ready to connect, share, and work together to improve the lives of pets and people in their communities.

Registration for the Texas Unites for Animals Conference opens January 2024.