Chief
Animal Services Officer Vicky Fletcher
was born in Salinas, California,
and raised in Yolo County. She
joined Yolo County under the Agriculture
Department as an Animal Control
Officer in 1986. The Animal Services
Section became a part of the Sheriff’s
Department in 1988. In 1990 she
was promoted to Supervising Animal
Services Officer. In 1991 she was
reclassified as Chief Animal Services
Officer. In 1998 she was reclassified
to Business Services Manager as
well as retaining the title of
Chief Officer for purposes of enforcing
County Code.
Vicky, while working for over 23 years in the field of animal control, has received
many honors for her dedication to her work and the County. In 1993 she was named
by Yolo County as Outstanding Employee for 1992. That same year she also received
Yolo County Sheriff’s Department Employee of the Year. In 1994 she was
named as Employee of the Year for Yolo County as well as the Sheriff’s
Department. She has also received numerous commendations.
Vicky, from 2000 to 2006, was a Board Member for the California Animal Control
Directors Association; their mission is to provide guidance and direction to
animal control agencies throughout the state of California and to provide leadership
on animal related legislation. In addition, she is a founding member and board
member of the Yolo County Sheriff’s Posse, a non-profit volunteer organization
which provides support to the Sheriff’s Department and is dedicated to
search and rescue and community outreach. Business Services Manager/Chief Officer
Fletcher resides in Woodland with her husband, pets and horses. |