First Responders' Veterinary Network
When animals are part of an emergency, first responders need more than compassion — they need trained veterinary support that can operate safely within the incident response system. First Responders’ Veterinary Network builds dispatchable veterinary response capabilities to help provide medical aid to animals, support first responders, reduce scene complexity, and strengthen community readiness.
FRVN is operated from donations and our DVMs do not charge for services on scenes.
Volunteer aid. Crisis relief. Trusted partner-led assistance.
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Join the Founders' Circle Today
Only 100 Founders’ Circle Spots Available
FRVN is building a new emergency-response capability to help protect animals, support first responders, and bring veterinary expertise to critical incidents when every minute matters.
Individuals and companies now have a limited opportunity to become part of FRVN’s Founders’ Circle — a special group of early supporters whose leadership will help launch this lifesaving network.
Founders’ Circle membership is available only to the first 100 people or practices who step forward. With a single donation of $300.00, each member will receive a custom-framed certificate to proudly display in recognition of their critical role in advancing animal safety, responder support, and emergency veterinary readiness.
Once these 100 Founders’ Circle spots are filled, this recognition opportunity will close.
Become a founding supporter today and help build the response system animals and first responders have been waiting for.
Inside FRVN
The First Responders' Veterinary Network (FRVN) provides essential public safety infrastructure. As a 501(c)(3), we coordinate volunteer veterinary relief for agencies managing livestock or pet emergencies. Email info@frvn.org or call 563-528-2030 to learn about our network.
The Need for FRVN
Emergency units often encounter high-stakes environments where life:
- Pets obstruct life-saving efforts.
- Evacuations stall due to livestock.
- Crews face animal-driven threats.
- Scene dangers and costs multiply
Skilled volunteer vet partners improve safety outcomes.
Network Impacts
Mobilized Volunteer Aid
We coordinate rapid medical stabilization for animals on-site, allowing personnel to remain focused on human rescue while volunteer practitioners handle urgent animal-related field needs.
Scene Management
By having network partners manage animals on active calls, FRVN helps reduce chaos, protects units from bites or strikes, and gives incident commanders total authority over the scene.
Rapid Response Network
Synced with local dispatch to provide municipal departments with access to qualified volunteer veterinary talent.
Strategic Operations
We function as an operational partner, utilizing NIMS/ICS standards so our volunteers work under official unified command.
Expanding our Reach
Delivering national support with regional focus, ensuring first responders can access volunteer veterinary expertise in any jurisdiction.
Field Service for Experts
Support your local area without disrupting your private practice. FRVN empowers independent veterinarians to offer field skills while maintaining scheduling autonomy.
- Total choice of availability (volunteer when ready), reimbursement for field supplies used, localized county-based response, pioneer new protocols in field medicine, ICS safety education included, liability protection for network acts, and recognition from state emergency agencies.
Lend your medical skills during intense community events, providing crucial relief without any staff obligations.
Offer Strategic Relief. Your skills are invaluable on scene when animals are involved in the incident. Call 563-528-2030 or info@frvn.org to join our network.