Title: Identify local resources for animal care.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Exploring First Aid on Animals

Identification should include

- types of veterinary facilities (e.g., clinic, hospital, referral practice, medical center)
- uses of each type, including for emergency treatment
- roles of animal control, wildlife facilities, foster groups, and other organizations
- animal evacuation protocols and resources.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should an animal not be taken to an emergency clinic for some conditions, such as a broken toenail that is bleeding?
- What are examples of situations when animal control should be called for assistance?
- Why is it important to consider animals during natural disasters and evacuation situations?
- What is the evacuation /shelter-in-place protocol for your community?

Teacher Resource:

- Animals in Disasters, Federal Emergency Management Agency (https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/downloads/is10_a-2.pdf)