Louisiana state veterinarian calls for DVM volunteers

Baton Rouge

-- The State of Louisiana issued a notice calling for veterinarian volunteers to help in the clean-up following Hurricane Gustav.

The state notice cited a need for at least six veterinarians and 12 veterinary technicians for deployment to emergency shelters beginning Aug. 30, reports the American Veterinary Medical Association. Shelters have been set up in Shreveport and Alexandria, Louisiana.

For more information contact Dr. Martha Littlefield, Louisiana assistant state veterinarian via email at [email protected].