VIC Flood Emergency Veterinary Care for Wildlife Response Grant

The AVA has been communicating the heavy financial and emotional impact of the Victorian 2022 Floods on the veterinary profession which includes the large amount of pro bono for animal welfare responsibilities including the treatment of wildlife.

In response, the Victorian government are giving a one-off payment of $1500 per veterinary business location in eligible local Government areas for the cost of wildlife care that occurred as a result of the floods. Please see the extract below by the Victorian Government:

The 2022 Flood Emergency Veterinary Care for Wildlife Response Grant supports registered veterinary practitioners/businesses to undertake assessment and treatment of sick or injured wildlife, and to work with wildlife carers to rehabilitate wildlife within the flood-affected local government areas in Victoria. A total pool of $90,000 is available through this grant. This program is available to veterinary practitioners/Businesses registered with the Vet Board of Victoria. These practitioners/businesses must be located within flood affected local Government areas in Victoria and have been supporting flood response activities by undertaking assessment and treatment of wildlife. You can find out more at https://www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/grants/flood-emergency-veterinary-care-response-grant.