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AVMA provides donation materials for veterinarians
In response to requests from members, the AVMA has created an in-hospital donation program for veterinarians
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From training to response: 20 years of VMAT
The AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams are enhancing their training component through the establishment of VMAT U, which debuted during the AVMA…
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Flood damages Georgia veterinary college laboratories
Floodwaters caused nearly $2 million worth of damage at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine
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AVMA reaffirms commitment to fighting bioterrorism, providing disaster aid
The Executive Board reaffirmed the commitment of the AVMA to aid the American National Red Cross in disaster and emergency relief
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Submerged by Sandy
Several practices in New York and New Jersey suffered terrible damage when Hurricane Sandy passed through the region late last October.
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Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams rise and shine
The Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams sprang into action at the National Fire Academy's National Emergency Training Center
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Veterinary community stands with Ukraine
The AVMA and other veterinary organizations are helping Ukrainian veterinarians with financial and material support.
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Certificate in the works for veterinary first responders
To fill the gap in training at the local level for veterinary disaster response, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation board of directors voted…
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AVMA disaster relief efforts-Is your state emergency management agency doing all it can to get you the help you need in a disaster?
The American Veterinary Medical Association sponsors the Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams.
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Rising from the rubble: Maui wildfire relief efforts continue
Since the Maui wildfires in early August burned large areas of the island, including the city of Lahaina, donations have poured in from around the…
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Tragedy of Russian war ‘evidenced in every encounter’
Three U.S. veterinarians who deployed near the Ukraine border as part of veterinary relief operations sponsored by Greater Good Charities and the…
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AVMA to develop charitable giving policy
The Executive Board approved a recommendation from the Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues to develop a policy
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Federal veterinary team deployed post-Rita raises questions
Three days after Hurricane Rita made landfall along the southeast coast of Texas in late September, the federal government deployed a disaster…
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HEROES stimulus legislation introduced in House
On May 12, the House Majority released a COVID-19 stimulus package called the “Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act,” or the…
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VMAT members respond to Hurricane Isabel
As Hurricane Isabel hurdled toward the East Coast, the veterinary community prepared to provide assistance.
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VMATs earn public service award
The AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams have earned the Public Service Award from the Animal Transport Association
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Veterinarians defy Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey dealt a blow to Texas, impacting small and large animals, urban and rural clinics.
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Hurricane Gustav prompts responders to evacuate pets
During Katrina, plans did not address the needs of pet owners without transportation
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Colorado pets airlifted to safety
National Guard evacuates over 800 cats and dogs from floodwaters
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AVMA Answers: Disaster Response
Why is there a new Veterinary Medical Assistance Team and how will it function?
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APHIS recruiting veterinarians for deployment during a foreign animal disease outbreak
If and when a foreign animal disease outbreak occurs in the United States, the USDA-APHIS will activate its Regional Emergency
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North Carolina shares a model for dealing with disaster
State animal emergency programs considering national alliance
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Pets rescued, treated after deadly tornado
Veterinarians, animal welfare organizations work in Joplin, Mo.
AVMA Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program
The AVMA Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program ensures that veterinary professionals are prepared to respond efficiently and effectively to…
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In Short
The Association of Avian Veterinarians announced Sept. 20 that the AAV had awarded a $1,000 disaster relief donation to the Clinic for Rehabilitation…