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Online Course – 11/5/23 – CAVMRC Online Disaster Response Training – CVMA (fee applies)

November 5, 2023 @ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST

$25 – $129
CAVMRC Online Disaster Response Training

With over 2,700 volunteers, the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC) provides emergency veterinary medical care to animals in disasters. As part of the CAVMRC’s mission to train and credential veterinary professionals to support animal and public health during a disaster, the CAVMRC is offering low-cost, interactive online continuing education for veterinarians, RVT’s, and veterinary assistants.

By registering for this course, you are also registering to become a volunteer member of the CAVMRC, if you are not already a current member. CAVMRC membership is free and participation is strictly voluntary. This course is only available to CAVMRC members.

Course is live and interactive. 

Course Information

Animals in Disasters – Common Medical Conditions (7.5 CEUs)

This course provides detailed information on emergency/critical care topics that can benefit you in everyday practice as well as during a disaster response. Course instructors are Tracy Julius, DVM; Grant Miller, DVM; Ashley Patterson, DVM; Jessica Robertson, DVM, DACZM; and John Madigan, DVM, DACVIM, DACAW.

Course topics:

  • The Basics of Poultry Husbandry, Handling, and Veterinary Care
  • Housing Considerations for Poultry in Emergency Shelters: Zoonotic Disease Considerations
  • The Ins and Outs of Large Animal Disaster Response
  • Burn Management
  • UC Davis CVET Team: Working with the CAVMRC to Help Animals in Disasters
  • Deployment in the CAVMRC

Date/Time

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Log in: 8:45 AM

Class: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Lunch: 12:30 PM-1:00 PM

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