Bushfire Veterinary Assistance

Members of Vets Beyond Borders, Dr Elaine Ong and Dr Chris Barton are contributing their skills and experience to the Australian Veterinary Association Emergency Task Force. Dr Elaine Ong is managing the triage centres and the expert advisory group. Dr Chris Barton is managing the donation from drug companies, the assemblage, issue and distribution of triage kits. The task forces' purpose is to assist the rescue and treatment of animal victims (wildlife and domestic pets) in Victoria, after horrific bushfires swept throughout the state on 9 February 2009.

If you are a vet or vet nurse and interested in volunteering please email cathy.mcadie@gmail.com

The Eltham Central Vet Hospital is also kindly accepting donations of drugs and supplies to assist in the rescue efforts. If you would like to donate supplies please email cbarton@dvvet.com.au or send the supplies directly to Eltham Central Vet Clinic, 1282 Main Road, Eltham, Victoria.

It is extremely important that volunteers (vets and nurses) DO NOT enter into any of these areas without contacting the volunteer rostering team on cathy.mcadie@gmail.com to register your interest.

You will also have to complete the 'Basic Wildfire Awareness' online course. This is mandatory and there are no exceptions. This can be accessed at firetraining.org.au. You will need to complete the Volunteer Questionairre sheet which will allow us to coordinate skills and experience to areas of need.

Please note: that veterinarians must be registered in the state of Victoria. The Australian Veterinary Association has introduced an emergency registration system, valid for one month.

To Donate:

Wildlife Victoria
AVA Donate by phone on 1300 137 309

Provet donations

All donations will be used to purchase products and/or equipment (at
cost)needed by vets on the ground in Victoria who are treating affected
animals. Any remaining funds will be donated to the general relief fund.

You can donate directly via BPay, direct deposit or cheque, or you can use
your Provet Plus Points.

BPay details
Biller Code: 28290
Reference: 10444396

Direct deposit details
BSB: 064139
Account: 10082215
Please include the donor's name and/or account number 044439

Cheques
Cheques should be made payable to Provet Victoria and posted to 27 Sunmore
Close, Heatherton 3202 Victoria. Please include a note to say it's for the
bush fire relief work.