Below are commonly asked questions we receive about our EAMT Program.


What do I have to do to do what you do?

• Volunteer with our organization or any animal welfare organization to see if shelter/animal welfare is really for you. Volunteering also gives you experience with animal handling, adoption processes, rescue/foster programs, etc.  It gives us a way to get to know you and your different skill levels.
• Do a ride along with one of our EAMT’s to see if you can handle the emotional and physical demands of the job. (NOTE: this is only an option for those engaged in a serious track to become an EAMT with our organization).
  
• Obtain employment with us or other animal welfare organizations. We are always trying to promote from within our organization.
• Register for our EAMT Academy to learn many of the basics of the job.
  

• You don’t have to have any particular experience to attend our EAMT academy. We would recommend if you’re interested in animal welfare as a career you should obtain first hand knowledge via: Animal behavior classes, Vet Tech courses, Animal Handling training, Animal Cruelty Laws, etc.

• You should take classes that would improve your knowledge and skill level that pertain to animal welfare and animal cruelty laws.

• You don’t have to be in an animal related field, however having any animal welfare experience would benefit your career path.

• High school diploma / GED
• 21 years of age or older
• Possess a valid drivers license (with no moving violations)
• TO BE HIRED: pass the physical agility test, able to lift 70 lbs 4 ft in the air, must score 70% or better on exam

• No, we are contracted to conduct animal cruelty investigations within certain cities.
  
• We are very well trained in the State Animal Cruelty laws, crime scene investigations, evidence collection, photographing the scene, suspect/witness statements and most importantly medical evaluation on scene.
  
• We work with the police departments to prosecute cases.