California Veterinary Emergency Team - CVET

10/20/2026

Veterinary technicians and assistants play an essential role in animal care, and that expertise is especially valuable when disaster strikes!

In honor of , we're recognizing CVET Management Team's registered veterinary technicians, Ali Harman and Kim Carlson, along with the incredible network of RVTs and veterinary assistants who are part of our volunteer responder force.

Whether providing hands-on animal care, supporting emergency shelter operations, or helping communities prepare for disasters, these dedicated professionals bring invaluable skills, compassion, and adaptability to every response.

We're grateful for their commitment to animals and the people who care for them, and proud to have them as part of the CVET team. Thank you for all that you do!

10/19/2026

Meet one of the speakers joining us for the 13th Annual One Health Symposium: Briana Hamamoto, DVM, PhD

Briana is the Disaster Management Veterinarian for the California Veterinary Emergency Team - CVET. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine as well as her PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. While in veterinary school Briana was heavily involved with the Veterinary Emergency Response Team (VERT) as well as the Northern California Association of Equine Practitioners Emergency Response Team, responding to multiple major wildfires in Northern California. She also received training in technical animal rescue and became a trainer for local agencies. She is focused on enhancing veterinary preparedness as well as providing veterinary care to animals in times of disasters.

Join us in-person on October 24 at UC Davis to hear from Briana and other experts working across disciplines to address complex One Health challenges.

10/03/2026

Our RVTs hopped on this trend, but made it “Veterinary Equipment” edition!

Do you think you could’ve guess them right?

09/17/2026

It’s , so what better time to highlight what veterinary emergency preparedness looks like for our team?

For CVET, readiness is a year-round effort. We train alongside emergency response partners, build and maintain the skills of our responders, keep our vehicles and equipment deployment-ready, grow our responder network, and share resources to help animal owners prepare before disasters happen.

Take a look at some of the work that helps keep our team ready to respond when animals and their families need us.
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For pet preparedness resources: cvet.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/owner-resources

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