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CAVMRC Online Disaster Response Training – November 3, 2024

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CAVMRC Online Disaster Response Training Speakers & Session Descriptions

9:00 AM–9:10 AM

Welcome/Introduction by Dr. Grant Miller
Michelle Hawkins, VMD, DABVP (Avian Practice)

Michelle Hawkins, VMD, DABVP (Avian Practice)

    Dr. Michelle Hawkins received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed a residency and fellowship in avian and exotic animal medicine and surgery at the University of California, Davis. After two years in private exotic animal practice, she joined the faculty of the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She is currently a professor of avian and exotic pet medicine and surgery and the Director of the California Raptor Center. Her main research focus is in anesthesia, analgesia, and critical patient care for birds, especially raptors.

    9:10 AM–11:20 AM

    How to Perform a Physical Examination of the Bird

    This presentation will provide a step-by-step guide to assessing the avian patient along with their most common diseases in the disaster setting. We will discuss clinical signs that alert the clinician to concerns for quarantining certain patients before mixing in the general patient population to avoid outbreaks of disease. Basic field diagnostics and therapeutics, including issues with prescribing medications for food-producing animals, will be discussed.

    Housing and Husbandry Considerations for Birds in Disaster

    Managing the housing and husbandry of multiple species of birds can be challenging in the disaster setting. Disease outbreaks can occur when species are housed together or in close quarters. Waterfowl, poultry, companion birds, and even emu and ostrich can all be presented during a disaster, and each has specific needs for food and housing. In some cases, approval from the state veterinarian is necessary for housing some species during disasters due to ongoing or recent disease outbreaks.

    Kimberly Joy Carlson, RVT, BS

    Kimberly Joy Carlson, RVT, BS

      Kimberly Carlson recently joined the California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET) as anoperations specialist. She came to CVET from the Livestock Medicine and Surgery Service at the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital (VMTH), where she worked as a livestock medicine technician for over five years. At the VMTH, she gained valuable experience handling high-stress emergency situations and gained extensive knowledge treating cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs transferred for intensive care from multiple major wildfires. Prior to working for the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Kimberly earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Management from UC Davis.

      Briana Hamamoto, DVM, Ph.D.

      Briana Hamamoto, DVM, Ph.D.

        Dr. Briana Hamamoto first joined the California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET) as an operations specialist and is currently its large animal veterinarian. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree as well as her Ph.D. in pharmacology and toxicology from the University of California Davis in 2022. While in veterinary school, Dr. Hamamoto was heavily involved with the Veterinary Emergency Response Team (VERT) as well as the Northern California Association of Equine Practitioners Emergency Response Team. She gained valuable experience through her time with these organizations and responded to multiple major wildfires in Northern California. She also received training in technical animal rescue and became a trainer for local agencies. Following graduation from veterinary school, she worked as an Associate Equine Practitioner in Auburn California. Dr. Hamamoto is focused on enhancing veterinary preparedness as well as providing veterinary care to animals in times of disasters.

        11:30 AM– 12:30 PM

        Refreshing That Fourth Year Clinical Rotation: Equine and Small Ruminant Field Triage and Stabilization

        This session will discuss the basics of assessing both equine and small ruminant patients during a disaster, common conditions seen in field and shelter scenarios, and an overview of recommended stabilization therapies and treatments. This is a great course for those less familiar with these species, better preparing you for the many unknowns during disaster operations.

        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 PM–3:10 PM

          CVET, California’s Newest Veterinary Disaster Response Team

          This session will cover the development of the University of California, Davis California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET) and what services the team can provide as a state veterinary response team. We will also review current and ongoing projects that CVET is pursuing to increase the level of CVET preparedness as well as efforts to increase the animal response capacity in the state with several local and state partners.

          Local Disaster Preparedness: Are You Ready?

          This session will discuss what steps you can take as a local practitioner, technician, or assistant to prepare yourself, your clinic, your clients, and your community for a disaster. We will also discuss how you can get more involved in local community preparedness efforts, and discuss resources available to support you before, during, and after response operations.

          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 PM–4:30 PM

            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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