PETS Act (FAQ)
PETS Act authorizes FEMA to rescue, shelter and care for people with pets and service animals, and to the animals themselves, after a major…
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Tornado takes toll on horses
Close to 160 horses didn’t survive the May 20 EF5 tornado that struck Moore in Oklahoma horse country, and many other horses were injured.
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Role of the veterinary profession in national, state, and local emergencies
The AVMA recommends that emergency management organizations include veterinarians in the planning process and response operations.
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New certificates help veterinarians and teams prepare for emergencies
Learn how to prepare for a disaster or emergency and minimize its impact on your organization. AVMA's Disaster Business Continuity Certificate Program…
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Help for California wildfire victims
Like others across the nation, AVMA members are horrified by the images of raging wildfires in California. Communities are being destroyed, lives…
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Committee explores possible expansion of VMAT program
The AVMA Executive Board approved two recommendations from the Committee on Environmental Issues.
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AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams take on state needs
The VMATs provided veterinary emergency services for the federal government from 1993-2007. The federal government recently developed its own national…
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AVMF on standby for California wildfire relief; Can you help?
The AVMF provides grants to help veterinarians care for animals during emergencies and disasters. Donate to fund wildfire relief in California.
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Veterinarians in California urgently need your help
News reports and images of the massive fires raging across California are shocking and disturbing. The Carr Fire, which erupted in northern California…
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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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3 states awarded AVMF grants
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation announced Jan. 4 that a total of $45,000 in grant aid has been awarded to three
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Japan's animal relief operations face considerable challenges
Japan is in the throes of what is known in the disaster and emergency management community as a "cascading disaster."
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Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program moves apace
Nearly three dozen competencies will be necessary for certification in the AVMA’s veterinary first responder program, which ensures veterinarians are…
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Helping to prepare for the worst
State teams that respond to animal emergencies are better prepared because of an AVMA program.
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Emergency management plan approved
The Executive Board approved, in concept, an AVMA Emergency Management Program Strategic Plan.
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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Rainy day funds help emergency programs in troubled times
Hurricanes Gustav's and Ike's impact on the Gulf Coast could have been far more severe without the aid of emergency
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Veterinarians told to be vigilant
Veterinarians have been asked to increase surveillance for foreign animal disease.
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AVMA launches certificate program for first responders
Among initial courses approved for the new AVMA Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program are courses through the Federal Emergency Management…
Animal health and welfare
Veterinarians and veterinary teams are committed to protecting the health and welfare of animals. AVMA has many tools and resources to help.
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Katrina's other victims - October 15, 2005
As much as Hurricane Katrina was a disaster for people living in the Gulf Coast region—one of the worst in U.S. history—it was a catastrophe for…
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Maryland VMAT team commander needed
The AVMA is looking for a dedicated volunteer to lead the Maryland Veterinary Medical Assistance Team
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World community ready to aid Japan's animal relief efforts
At press time in late March, the international community awaited word on how they could support animal rescue and relief efforts in Japan following…
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USDA to help pets in distress
USDA to help pets in distress Following the devastation wrought upon North Carolina by Hurricane Floyd, the USDA,