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NOTE: Please be aware that veterinary licenses may not be valid in the state that requires the response. Please note that this does not prohibit response, but may restrict activities of a medical nature.

I. Veterinary Care Supervisor

Supervisor: AR Operations Section Chief

The Animal Response Veterinary Care Supervisor will be a veterinarian responsible for overseeing all medical operations in the response. The AR Veterinary Care Supervisor must work with the AR Operations Chief to ensure proper care is available for the animals affected by the disaster. The position requires the person to be a licensed veterinarian with the ability to manage and supervisor the medical operations of the vets responding to the disaster. In the event of a small scale response, the position may be filled by a licensed veterinary technician.

II. Veterinarian

Supervisor: AR Veterinary Care Supervisor

The Animal Response Veterinarian will deal with animals who are brought into the shelter and require medical care. Animals needing treatment may include small, large, wildlife, exotics, etc. The position will require the ability to triage medical cases and the ability to make decisions on euthanasia with the AR Veterinary Care Supervisor. The position will have a vet tech or assistant assigned, and therefore requires the ability to supervise.

III. Veterinary Technician

Supervisor: Veterinarian, or as assigned

The Animal Response Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting the veterinarian on scene with medical care. In the event that there is no vet on scene the vet tech will be responsible for the triage of all incoming animals, and advising on the movement of animals in need of care to appropriate medical facilities. The position will require the ability to calculate medication dosages, take vital signs, and knowledge of medical care procedures.