Volunteer Opportunities
This program is designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other animal health professionals. Non-animal related skills are also sought, such as foreign language proficiency, first responder/law enforcement experience, as well as public health or military experience.Members will have access to free and interesting continuing education opportunities. RVC member skills benefit not only the state, but also local communities. RVC members may be asked to participate as credentialed responders during a state animal health emergency.
Members may assist with animal care and treatment, evacuation, vaccination, specimen collection, decontamination, euthanasia, necropsy, collection of epidemiological information, as well as public education and outreach.
When deployed or at RVC sponsored trainings or activities, Reserve Veterinary Corps members represent theWashington State Department of Agriculture. As such, members will need to sign and abide by a basic code of conduct.When deployed, members will be hired as temporary, intermittent WSDA employees. In the event of an animal health emergency, we hope members would be available to assist in the capacity as an RVC member. Participation is strictly voluntary and members may leave the program at any time. Other than the ICS requirement, no other formal training is mandatory.
Members may assist with animal care and treatment, evacuation, vaccination, specimen collection, decontamination, euthanasia, necropsy, collection of epidemiological information, as well as public education and outreach.
When deployed or at RVC sponsored trainings or activities, Reserve Veterinary Corps members represent theWashington State Department of Agriculture. As such, members will need to sign and abide by a basic code of conduct.When deployed, members will be hired as temporary, intermittent WSDA employees. In the event of an animal health emergency, we hope members would be available to assist in the capacity as an RVC member. Participation is strictly voluntary and members may leave the program at any time. Other than the ICS requirement, no other formal training is mandatory.