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Resources and links

The agencies behind the badge.

Local agencies. National knowledge. Find Oklahoma contacts for animal health and public safety, alongside NACA’s professional resources and Maddie’s University’s free animal-welfare learning.

Explore national learning resources below, then find Oklahoma agencies and laboratories. Training and accounts for external providers are managed on their own websites.


Beyond Oklahoma / National resources

Meet NACA.

The National Animal Care & Control Association supports animal care and control professionals through training, networking and advocacy.

Explore national certification, professional guidance and a wider community of colleagues.

Maddie’s Fund / Free online learning

Maddie’s University.

Keep learning. At your pace.

Free learning

Free animal-welfare education for shelter and rescue staff, animal control professionals and volunteers. Explore topics from behavior and handling to field services, public safety and shelter care.

Self-paced courses

Work through online courses on your own schedule, with subjects you can put into everyday practice.

On-demand presentations

Watch recorded webcasts, webinars and conference sessions when they fit your day.

Create an account and sign in on Maddie’s University to enroll. Its FAQ states that courses and presentations are approved for NACA continuing education; review the provider’s completion and certificate instructions. Oklahoma CLEET credit is separate—confirm approval before enrolling.

State agencies and laboratories

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Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry

2800 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

405-522-6302

State agriculture agency; animal health and welfare programs.

agr.ok.gov

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Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Cathy Kirkpatrick, Executive Director

Licensure and regulation of veterinary medicine in Oklahoma.

okvetboard.com

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Oklahoma State Department of Health

Public health information, including zoonotic disease reporting.

ok.gov/health

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Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, OSU

1950 W. Farm Rd, Stillwater, OK 74078

405-744-6623

Diagnostic testing and pathology services for Oklahoma agencies.

oaddl.okstate.edu

Certification note

Certified Euthanasia Class (CEAT)

The Certified Euthanasia Class is not enrolled through TOACA. Direct CEAT questions and registration to the Oklahoma Veterinary Board at 405-522-8831.

TOACA publishes this referral as a courtesy; the board sets the class schedule, eligibility and fees.

Still looking for something?

If a form or record is not listed here, ask the association directly.

Oklahoma agency destinations transcribed from toaca.net/links, November 3, 2026.