Who leads the BART program?
BART’s nine-member Board of Directors represents Fire, EMS, CERT, police and the veterinary profession. Click here for more information on the BART leadership team. BART President and Founder Dr. Janet Olson has worked in the companion animal veterinary profession for over 16 years. She has practiced in a private, small animal referral clinic for the past eight years, providing her with extensive critical care experience. She is currently a cardiology resident at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Olson received the prestigious Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association’s Veterinary Service Award in 2007 in recognition of her accomplishments developing and leading this veterinary community outreach program. In addition, Olson is married to a member of the New Brighton Fire Department. BART coordinates and collaborates with other emergency preparedness efforts in the state through its membership in the Minnesota Animal Disaster Coalition, which represents fede
