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MULT119-0523: Animal Emergency Response

The lectures for this course will be presented via the Zoom webinar platform.

Presenter: Lawrence Garcia, DVM
Course Open: June 1-July 9, 2023
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays, June 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2023; 7:00-8:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 4
RACE Category: 4 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by May 25, 2023)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by May 25, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
This course will cover various aspects of a veterinary emergency response to natural and man-made disasters as well as animal technical rescue response and training for first responders. The course will break out into some of the specifics of team composition and capabilities, a discussion of response amidst a worldwide pandemic, and a discussion of response to Ft. Myers following Hurricane Ian.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • gain an understanding of the components of an animal emergency response team and how they align.
  • gain an understanding of how and why veterinary colleges and veterinary colleges are key to animal response.
  • identify key equipment, communication, and interplay within and outside the team.
  • gain awareness of types of emergencies and responses.
  • identify available training for veterinarians, veterinary students, and first responders.
  • learn how to connect with local emergency management.
  • gain an understanding of how to prepare as a volunteer responder.
  • gain an understanding of what training exists for veterinarians and veterinary students and how a worldwide pandemic can impact response strategies, housing, and sheltering.
  • learn about a recent deployment post-hurricane Ian, lessons learned, and future opportunities.


Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians and veterinary support personnel interested in disaster response and preparedness.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists . (RACE 20-1001156)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session June 8, 2023): Animal Medical Response

Week 2 (Real Time Session June 15, 2023): Animal Technical Rescue (ATR) Training and Response

Week 3 (Real Time Session June 22, 2023): Assessing Preparedness for Natural and Man-made Disasters, Including COVID-19

Week 4 (Real Time Session June 29, 2023): Hurricane Ian Response


Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by May 25, 2023)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by May 25, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on June 8, 2023 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.


Enrollment qualifications:
  1. VIN CE Courses:
    1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
    2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
  2. VSPN CE Courses:
    1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
    2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
    3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
  3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
  4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
    1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.


Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
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