Emergency veterinarians are often asked to triage and treat wildlife patients. However, many veterinarians may have limited experience in wildlife medicine and be uncertain about assisting in such cases. This article will discuss what an emergency practitioner may do to assist in triage and temporary care of a wildlife patient until it can be transferred...
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Replenish
In the last two years I often found myself in a space and time where I was looking for some comfort and wondered how I could replenish myself. Who or what could inspire me and help me get back in touch with myself? At times, it was a nature walk or yoga, sometimes it was...
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Wildlife Rehabilitation: The Career
Reprinted with permission from Becoming a Wildlife Professional, Scott E Henke and Paul R Krausman, editors (pp 140-142) Wildlife rehabilitation centers are nonprofit or governmental agencies that provide care to injured, ill, and orphaned wild animals and assist area residents with human/wildlife conflicts. Organizational goals and missions focus on the conservation of species, conflict resolution,...