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CAVMRC Online Disaster Response Training – November 5, 2023

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CAVMRC Online Disaster Response Training Speakers & Session Descriptions

Jessica Robertson, DVM, DACZM

Jessica Robertson, DVM, DACZM

    Dr. Jessica Robertson obtained her DVM degree from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation, Dr. Robertson completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital followed by a specialty internship in avian, exotic, and zoological medicine at the Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences. Dr. Robertson completed her residency in zoological companion animal medicine and surgery at the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Following residency, Dr. Robertson joined the VCA West LA Animal Hospital and became a Diplomat of the American College of Zoological Medicine.

    9:10 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.

    First Things First with the Chicken and the Egg: The Basics of Poultry Husbandry, Handling and Veterinary Care

    This lecture will define common terminology used in poultry; describe the basic requirements for housing and diet; describe the basic tools required for restraint and physical examination of poultry; define normal anatomy in common poultry species of chickens, turkeys, and ducks; and discuss common diagnostic easily performed in poultry and why they are useful.

    Duck, Duck...Chicken: Housing and Zoonotic Disease Considerations for Poultry in Emergency Shelters

    This lecture will discuss the most common diseases of poultry, including diagnosis and treatment; biosecurity and development; and safe temporary housing for poultry. We will also cover important zoonotic diseases of poultry, risks, transmission of zoonotic diseases, and how to diagnose, treat, and prevent these diseases.

    John Madigan, DVM, DACVIM, DACAW

    John Madigan, DVM, DACVIM, DACAW

      Dr. John Madigan is a distinguished professor emeritus in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Animal Welfare. Dr. Madigan’s significant accomplishments in veterinary medicine over the past 40 years include 175 peer-reviewed scientific publications in the areas of neonatal medicine, comparative neurology, infectious diseases, and disaster medicine. He founded the UC Davis Veterinary Emergency Response Team (now called Cal-VET) in 1997 and was appointed to the State of California CARES committee to develop protocols for animals in disasters. Dr. Madigan has received the AVMA Animal Welfare Award, Red Cross Hero Award, American Association of Equine Practitioners Distinguished Service and Lifetime Achievement Award, UC Davis CalAggie Distinguished Service Award, and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Achievement Award.

      11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

      Deploying to Help with Large Animals During a Disaster - What to Expect

      A large animal veterinarian can assist during a disaster in many ways. When we think of wildfires, we imagine burns and smoke problems. But much of what veterinary professionals can do to help is similar to what is seen in private practice: wounds, mild colics, nutritional needs, housing-related health factors, biosecurity, and more. In the disaster setting, you work with the incident command system and often help with things at the site for sheltering the evacuated horses. During this hour, Dr. Madigan will share his experiences in various deployments.

      Tracy Julius, DVM, DACVECC

      Tracy Julius, DVM, DACVECC

        Dr. Tracy Julius completed her veterinary degree at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She then relocated to San Diego, California to complete her internship and emergency and critical care residency. She became board-certified in veterinary emergency and critical care in 2012. Dr. Julius is currently the Director of the Emergency and Critical Care Service and the Blood Bank Director at Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Minnesota.

        1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

        Triage and Stabilization of the Critical Patient

        In this session, we will review the general assessment and triage of the critical patient as well as methods for stabilization, with a focus on scenarios that may be commonly encountered in disaster response.

        Ashley Patterson, DVM, MPH

        Ashley Patterson, DVM, MPH

          Ashley Patterson serves as the UC Davis California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET) Associate Director of Operations. She received her DVM degree from Washington State University and her Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota. Prior to veterinary school, Ashley earned a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Administration and Planning from the University of North Texas and worked as an emergency management and planning consultant for Witt O’Brien’s starting in 2010. Following graduation from veterinary school, Ashley worked as an emergency veterinarian in a variety of hospitals and volunteered as a disaster responder. She brings a unique combination of veterinary medicine and emergency management background and is focused on enhancing the veterinary preparedness and response capabilities for California.

          2:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

          UC Davis CVET Team: Working with the CAVMRC to Help Animals in Disasters

          As a new veterinary disaster team funded by the state of California, California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET) is closely working with CAVMRC to develop a coordinated response effort with shared resources to provide veterinary care to animals during disasters.

          Grant Miller, DVM

          Grant Miller, DVM

            Dr. Grant Miller serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs for the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), where he assists California veterinary professionals with compliance issues and regulatory matters involving various local, state, and federal agencies. In addition, Dr. Miller heads the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps, a volunteer organization devoted to assisting animals with sheltering and veterinary care during disasters and emergencies.

            3:20 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

            Deployment in the CAVMRC

            This session provides an overview of how deployment works in the CAVMRC and provides clarification as to what CAVMRC volunteers need to do to prepare for and properly respond to a request for deployment.

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