Local veterinarians are needed to assist the CARTs in developing plans of action for when disasters occur. During a disaster, you will be swamped with work at your own clinic or hospital, but having a plan in place will assist those who come to help you. It will also help you when you volunteer to assist others in effected areas.
In the event of a disaster, volunteers will need to assist the CARTs in the medical treatment of domestic and nondomestic animals. Assistance will be needed at shelters and field hospitals/triage units.
General Job Description Regional State Animal Response Team:
Interested individuals will fill out an application form. (Note: this will change to the Emergency Programs Division on-line enrollment once it is complete) These individuals will be assigned to one of three teams based on the geographic region in which they live. Each team member will be required to obtain the required training and ideally should participate in one table top exercise. Each team will ideally be composed of at least two veterinarians from each discipline area, several veterinary technicians and support personnel. Each team will be deployed for a minimum of one week and will be on call for up to 12-hour shifts. Each team will have a pool of qualified personnel that can be deployed depending on their availability on short notice. When activated each team member will report within 24 hours to a designated staging site near the disaster area. Team leaders and members will report to the Division Director for Veterinary Services who in turn will report to the Chief of Field Operations using the Incident Command System. Deployment is on a voluntary basis. During federally declared disasters, reimbursement for services may be available through FEMA or the USDA
The type of service that might be provided at the disaster site may include providing care for ill or injured animals at the site of the disaster or providing triage and stabilization of animals until they can be evacuated to locations where they can receive definitive medical care. Specialized Team members may need to address other issues such as toxicological concerns, zoonotic issues, food safety or public health concerns. Team members will provide care and support for any search and rescue dogs that may be on site. Regional State Animal Response Team: Director and Deputy Director:
Job Description: The Regional Directors will be responsible for all personnel assigned to the team. The director will ensure that all contact information of team members is current. The director will assist members in obtaining information or materials for appropriate training. The director will ensure that all team members have appropriate qualifications and valid identification. The director will be responsible for any equipment or supplies provided by SART or other sources. The director will maintain an inventory log and keep a record of needed supplies, equipment or repairs needed to equipment. The Director will report daily to the Veterinary Services Chief regarding their daily activities and requirements. The director will assist in developing daily work schedules. Directors will be responsible for written reports during and after the event and for keeping track and reporting hours of work by team members during activation. The director will provide documentation for any animal or personnel injuries and death of animals for insurance purposes. The director may be called upon to provide assistance to the CART response in the areas of dead animal disposal, search and rescue operations and foster/adoption procedures.
Education/Experience Required: DVM or VMD degree licensed to practice in North Carolina. At least three years of clinical practice.
Team leaders need to also be members of their local CART team. This will allow access to local training and tabletop experiences. Regional Response Team Member:
Job Description: Veterinarian: Will be responsible for providing medical care for injured or sick animals. The Veterinarian will ensure humane animal handling and care and coordinate with related agencies for the control of stray and abandoned animals. The veterinarian will aid in the care and medical treatment of search and rescue dogs on site. The veterinarian will aid in vaccination of animals in the disaster area against preventable zoonotic diseases. The veterinarian will ensure the proper disposal of dead animals and will perform necropsies as needed and obtain samples for laboratory analysis. The veterinarian will cooperate in the prevention and control of food-borne illnesses and general food safety. The veterinarian may be called upon to aid in the care of affected wildlife.
Education/Experience Required: minimum DVM or equivalent degree, license in North Carolina, one of more years of clinical practice strongly recommended.
Training Required:
Basic:
Job Description: Animal Health Technician: The Animal Health Technician will assist veterinarians in providing a range of veterinary services needed during a disaster. They will assist the veterinarians in providing medical care for injured or sick animals. They will assist in ensuring humane animal handling and care. They will assist the veterinarian in the care and medical treatment of search and rescue dogs on site. They will assist the veterinarian to perform necropsies and obtain laboratory sample. They will assist the veterinarian when appropriate in the care of affected wildlife.
Education/Experience Required: Completion of two years of study at the college level or completion of a Veterinary Technology Program, License in North Carolina (where required), at least six months of clinical practice until the supervision of a licensed veterinarian
Training Required:
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