California Veterinary Emergency Team - CVET

08/13/2026

A new article from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) highlights the importance of integrating veterinary expertise into emergency management before disasters occur, from preparedness and planning to animal evacuation, emergency care, disease surveillance, and recovery.

That same principle is at the heart of CVET. By building veterinary response capacity, training responders, strengthening partnerships, and preparing to support animal needs during emergencies, CVET is helping position California at the forefront of coordinated, animal-inclusive disaster preparedness.

Read more from WOAH about why animal health and welfare belong in disaster planning and response: www.woah.org/en/wildfires-are-also-an-animal-health-emergency

Official statement on the impact of wildfires and the need for investment in preparedness for the climate-and environment-related emergencies.

08/02/2026

Thank you for all the amazing work our CART partners are doing for these fires. Shelter information for the Feliz Fire is included in Sonoma CART’s post below.

Stay safe out there!!

Mendocino County 8/1/26 7:20 PM: Animal Information

If you need assistance evacuating your animals, please call 707-861-0699. Sonoma CART has been activated and is currently working with Mendocino Community Animal Response Team to provide mutual-aid.

Please SHARE this post to help get the word out to the Mendocino County community.

A Large Animal Shelter is located at Redwood Empire Fairgrounds 1055 N State St, Ukiah. Currently using the front entrance (not the Ford St. entrance).

Small Animal Shelter is located at the Ukiah/Mendocino County Animal Shelter located at 298 Plant Rd, Ukiah.

View Mendocino Sheriff updates at mendoready.org and scroll to view current incident information.

For Mendocino County evacuation zone information, visit https://protect.genasys.com/en/map/39.002039%2C-123.155526?lat=39.002&lng=-123.1555&z=11.5

See WatchDuty information for the Feliz Fire at https://app.watchduty.org/i/112607

Stay up to date with CAL FIRE information at https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/8/1/feliz-fire

SonomaCart.org Mendocino Sheriff County of Mendocino

07/23/2026

If your agency or organization responds to animal emergencies in California, we encourage you to complete the CVET Post-Incident Data Collection Form after your response. The information you provide helps us better understand animal response operations across California, identify gaps and resource needs, and support improvements to future responses.

Developed in collaboration with California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, California Department of Food and Agriculture, Cal CARTs, and California Animal Welfare Association, this form is available for use by any animal response entity in California.

Access the form here: cvet.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/response-resources/post-incident

07/23/2026

The California Veterinary Emergency Team is seeking a creative, motivated UC Davis undergraduate to help bring our mission to life through engaging social media content.

Under the supervision of the Communications Lead, create Instagram and Facebook Reels, capture photos and video of the team in action, and tell compelling stories about disaster preparedness, emergency response, and animal care.

Position and application info at: cvet.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/careers

07/15/2026

is a reminder that emergencies can happen without warning.

Take a few minutes today to make sure your pets are included in your family's emergency plan. A little preparation now can help keep your whole family safer when every minute counts.

Explore pet preparedness resources here: cvet.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/owner-resources

Image description: A smiling California Veterinary Emergency Team responder holds a fluffy tan-and-white dog in front of a UC Davis California Veterinary Emergency Team vehicle. The responder is looking down at the dog, which is facing the camera with its tongue out. Overlaid text reads: "National Pet Fire Safety Day" and "July 15, 2026." The CVET logo appears in the upper left corner.

07/02/2026

Emergency preparedness isn't just for wildfires, floods, or earthquakes. Holidays like the Fourth of July can also present risks for our pets. Taking a few simple steps before the fireworks begin can help keep your animals safe and prevent an unexpected emergency.

Before the fireworks:
- Bring pets indoors before dark
- Make sure ID tags and microchip information are up to date
- Create a quiet, secure space where pets can feel safe
- Have leashes, carriers, and any medications readily available

If your pet gets loose:
- Start searching your neighborhood immediately
- Contact your local animal shelter and nearby veterinary clinics
- Share recent photos on local lost-and-found pet pages

Preparedness is one of the best ways to protect your pets year-round (not just for disasters)!

Fore more tips:
www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/july-4-safety
www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/fourth-july-safety-tips

07/02/2026

Our team is headed to Anaheim next week for the 2026 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention! If you're going to be there, come say hello and catch our sessions:

July 12:
- Ali Harman and Kim Carlson will co-present on Collaborative Burn Care and Intensive Nursing Best Practices
- Dr. Michael Ziccardi will speak on the panel Disaster Landscape in California: A Veterinary Perspective Through Panel Discussions

July 13:
- Dr. Briana Hamamoto will present on Initial Assessment, Stabilization, and Onsite Care of Burns During California Wildfires + Large Animal Welfare Considerations in Disaster Response + Training Animal First Responders and Veterinary Professionals in Animal Triage for Disasters
- Kim Carlson will present on Small Animal Welfare Considerations in Disaster Response

06/26/2026

While part of our leadership team was in Portugal sharing expertise on One Health and animal disaster preparedness, another part of the CVET team was representing us a little closer to home at this year's Pacific Veterinary Conference (PacVet) in Sacramento.

With the Magnum trailer and F-550 on display in the exhibit hall, we had the opportunity to reconnect with current responders, introduce CVET to new audiences, and add 30+ veterinary professionals to our disaster response database.

A special thank you to our partners at the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC), who exhibited alongside us as we jointly recruited veterinary professionals interested in supporting animal disaster preparedness and response throughout California.

04/08/2026

We’re excited to celebrate our inaugural undergraduate intern, Olivia “Liv” Morgans, on her acceptance to the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine.

During her time with CVET, Liv helped plan our first Responder Mock Deployment and supported multi-agency disaster trainings across California, gaining firsthand experience in veterinary emergency response. Her drive to serve animals and communities helped inspire the continued growth of our internship program.

Read her story:

At the California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET), preparing for disasters means investing not only in training and readiness today, but also in the next generation of veterinarians who will lead responses in the future. That’s why we launched the CVET Undergraduate Internship Program and why we....