Animal Services Advisory Committee 

In accordance with its charge from the Galveston County United Board of Health (GCUBOH), the Animal Services Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) shall assist the Galveston County Animal Services Division by reviewing and recommending necessary changes in operations, budget matters, and compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances; this includes, but is not limited to, review of operating rules and policies and procedures for Animal Services.  The Advisory Committee shall report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Galveston County Health District (GCHD) or the CEO’s designee.  The Advisory Committee consists of a minimum of eleven (11) and not more than eighteen (18) members as follows:  One (1) member for each City who is Party to the Animal Services Interlocal Agreement; One (1) member for the County who is a County Official; One (1) member for the County who is not required to be, but may be, a County Official (for a total of two (2) County representatives); One (1) member for the GCUBOH who is not required to be, but may be, a member of the GCUBOH or an employee of the GCHD; Two (2) members from animal welfare groups that are non-profit organizations (non-profit animal welfare group) as follows:  a total of two (2) representatives with each of the two being from a different non-profit animal welfare group; One (1) veterinarian licensed by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners in accordance with the Veterinary Licensing Act to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas whose license is in an active status, whose license is not a provisional license, whose license is not a special license, and who practices veterinary medicine in the County of Galveston, Texas.

We are actively seeking volunteers to help in our animal clinic. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, call our volunteer coordinator at 409.938.2438, or visit our volunteer website