California Wildfires

The AVMA and AVMA Trust are closely monitoring the ongoing wildfires in California, and wish you and your practice safety during this time. Below are risk resources, claim information, and support documentation compiled by the AVMA Trust team.

Do you need to file an insurance claim? The AVMA Trust is here to help and support you. Call 800-228-7548 to speak with a claims professional or file a claim online. Please report any claims as soon as possible.

Claim examples may include:

  • Animal Bailee — injury or loss of animals in your care, custody, or control (not related to treatment)
  • Automobile — damage to any practice vehicles
  • Flood — damage or loss caused by flooding to physical structures and assets
  • Property — damage to your building or equipment
  • Workers' Compensation — if any employees are injured on the job

Questions? Call us at 800-228-7548 or visit avmaplit.com/claim.

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    Disaster Reimbursement & Relief through AVMF

    The AVMA family is here to help and support you when a disaster threatens you and your practice. You may be eligible for one of the AVMF's two grant programs to help veterinarians and their patients during times of disaster:

    For Veterinary Medical Care
    AVMF Disaster Reimbursement Grants are for the purpose of ensuring the emergency veterinary medical care of animal victims of disaster. Up to $5,000 may be issued per grantee for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by veterinarians providing emergency veterinary medical care to animal victims of disasters. Apply for a grant.

    For Veterinarians & Veterinary Students
    AVMF Disaster Relief Grants are for the purpose of assisting veterinarians and veterinary students who have experienced an emergency need for basic necessities due to a disaster. Up to $2,000 may be issued per grantee for out-of-pocket expenses incurred immediately following the disaster. Apply for a grant.


    Questions? Call us at 800-228-7548 or visit avmaplit.com/claim.