Animal Technical Rescue

UF VETS offers a variety of training opportunities to better prepare first responders and animal owners for technical rescue emergencies. Our courses are approved by the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) and compliant with the 2017 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1670 Standard on Operations…

The UF Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service (UF VETS) team was founded following several ad hoc missions assigned to the veterinary college during the 2004 hurricane season. UF VETS is composed of volunteer veterinarians, staff, and veterinary students who provide disaster response, animal technical rescue, and animal technical…