North Carolina Veterinary Response Corps

The North Carolina Veterinary Response Corps (NCVRC) is a Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services initiative in partnership with the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association and the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. It is a volunteer group of professionals from the animal care community who are trained to help improve preparedness and response to disaster events that affect livestock and companion animals in NC.

The mission of the North Carolina Veterinary Response Corps is to train and coordinate volunteer veterinary professionals to assist local officials during animal emergencies in order to preserve animal well-being and protect public health and welfare.

The response of these specially trained volunteers will provide much needed help to people and animals in the impacted areas and mitigate the negative impacts at the local, state, and national levels.

NCVRC members will be contacted by NCDA&CS if there is a request for assistance that is aligned with their skill set. Members are not required to respond during disasters; response is entirely voluntary.

Who Can Participate?

North Carolina veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants, and veterinary medical and veterinary technician students have unique knowledge and skills to contribute during disaster events. At this time, participation in NCVRC is limited to these groups.

If you are a member of one of these groups, we welcome you to contact our coordinator: Daniel Kish.

How to Sign Up

If you are interested in joining the North Carolina Veterinary Response Corps, please contact Daniel Kish.

Please provide as much information as possible when you register. Your information is secure and your privacy will be honored.

There are no specific requirements to register as a member of NCVRC, however, the requirements for responding must be completed before you will be allowed to volunteer during an incident.