Disaster support
Supporting veterinarians, their clients, and the community
AVMF Disaster Relief and Reimbursement Grants help animals and those who care for them following devastating events. Disaster grants can cover the costs of veterinary charitable medical care and boarding for animals during these times.
Recovery after Hurricane Ian with AVMF support
Dr. Gary Vroegindewey received crucial financial and emotional support from the AVMF after Hurricane Ian destroyed his property. Watch his video message about how a disaster relief grant helped him rebuild and reinforced the strength and solidarity of the veterinary community.
Stand with the veterinary community in times of crisis
In 2024, AVMF awarded nearly $300,000 in disaster relief grants. These critical resources, made possible by our supporters, bring hope to veterinarians, families, and communities in their darkest moments, offering essential assistance to the veterinary community and the animals they care for.
In 2024, AVMF awarded nearly $300,000 in disaster relief grants. These critical resources, made possible by our supporters, bring hope to veterinarians, families, and communities in their darkest moments, offering essential assistance to the veterinary community and the animals they care for.
What veterinarians are saying about AVMF Disaster support
“Things like the AVMF fund help us remember that we’re all humans, we’re all here on this planet together, and we have to help each other. That’s really all it’s about.”— Dr. Catherine Ashe
“It’s the power of the profession all together and what it does collectively, and this type of activity with a grant just reconfirms the commitment of AVMA to its members regardless of the type of arena they work in.”—Dr. Gary Vroegindewey
“As a veterinarian, you don’t necessarily understand how the money you might give to the foundation… can help real people.”—Dr. Debra Zoran
“Helping our community was the most wonderful feeling…and knowing that the American Veterinary Medical Foundation offers resources for small veterinary clinic owners allowed us to confidently donate our time and materials.”—Dr. Stacey Greathouse
Disaster support
Your gifts in action
The AVMF supports veterinarians, veterinary students, and others who care for animals during periods of personal or professional crisis.
Grant application
The AVMF supports veterinarians, veterinary students, and others who care for animals during periods of personal or professional crisis.
Disaster preparedness resources
AVMA resources help both veterinarians and our clients be prepared for any kind of emergency.