In this episode of “The Veterinary Viewfinder,” Dr. Ernie Ward and registered veterinary technician Beckie Mosser discuss one of the most challenging and emotional issues facing veterinary professionals—natural disasters. With Hurricane Milton barreling toward Florida and the aftermath of Hurricane Helene still being felt across the southeastern U.S., veterinary clinics and communities are in urgent need of help.  Ernie and Beckie share firsthand experiences of the devastation and the inspiring response from the veterinary community and volunteers. They highlight how veterinary professionals are stepping up to offer assistance, from organizing resource drives to volunteering on the ground. Whether you're a veterinarian or a vet tech, there are numerous ways you can get involved to support colleagues and pets affected by these disasters. Tune in to learn about the incredible work being done and discover how you can help provide relief in times of crisis.  Beckie also shares the work done by veterinary technician Sarah Parsons and her Project Golden Vet, as well as their collaboration with The Veterinary Industry Giving Tree.  Don't miss this insightful discussion on the critical role veterinary professionals play in disaster relief and recovery efforts. Veterinary Professionals, sign up for the Pet Obesity Prevalence Survey here:  https://bit.ly/APOPsignup The Veterinary Industry Giving Tree: https://www.veterinarygivingtree.com/ Project Golden Vet: https://vettechsarahparsons.com/project-golden-vet Hurricane Helene Relief organizations: Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) https://www.nvoad.org/ NC Disaster Relief Fund https://pay.payitgov.com/ncdonations American Humane Society https://www.humanesociety.org/hurricane-helene-response #veterinary #veterinarytechnician #veterinary #podcast #veterinarypodcast #vettechpodcast #vetpodcast