Was it through school connections, volunteering, or applying directly? Share your path.
Try to schedule a ride‑along with your local animal control — it’s the quickest reality check for de‑escalation, fieldwork in all weather, and the not‑so‑glam paper trail (more people‑work than puppy cuddles)… If ride‑alongs aren’t allowed, NACA’s training/cert info is a solid next step: https://www.nacanet.org — what does your county require to get hired?