Lawrence Garcia
Clinical Associate Professor
- Gainesville FL UNITED STATES
- College of Veterinary Medicine
Larry Garcia specializes in veterinary disaster preparedness and response, animal technical rescue/training and shelter medicine operations.
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Larry Garcia, M.S., D.V.M., serves as medical director of the Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service (VETS) team. With a diverse background in general practice, shelter medicine and emergency response; Garcia boasts a wealth of experience and leadership in veterinary disaster preparedness and animal sheltering. As leader of the UF VETS team, Garcia is responsible for developing medical protocols, overseeing medical equipment and pharmaceutical inventory and providing leadership and training to team members. His role ensures the VETS Team remains ready to respond to disasters affecting animal populations throughout Florida and beyond as a member of the Florida State Agricultural Response Team and in collaboration with the FVMA & FDACS.
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When animals are injured during storms, this team is there to help
UF News online
2022-05-26
The UF Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service (VETS) disaster response team, made up of veterinarians, emergency responders and students from the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, mobilized quickly to help animals with emergency care using triage, gas anesthesia and basic surgery during storms.
