Presentations

1) Introduction to the Wildlife Center of Virginia

This general presentation introduces you to the Wildlife Center of Virginia and all that we do from environmental education to comprehensive veterinary care for wild animal patients.  Come join us on a tour.

Tour the Wildlife Center of Virginia

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2) Wound up about Wound Care!

This presentation summarizes the common wound management found on injured wildlife patients. Topics include wound assessment, types of wounds and healing , wound cleaning, topical treatment options for different species, and wound bandaging.

Wound up about Wound Care!

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3) Conservation Medicine & Wildlife Rehabilitation

This presentation provides 1) a broad overview of Conservation Medicine, 2) information on the interaction between environmental changes, disease, and wildlife health and 3) the role of veterinary medicine and Wildlife Rehabilitation on Conservation Medicine.

Conservation Medicine & Wildlife Rehabilitation

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4) Wildlife Triage & Emergency Stabilization

This is an introductory discussion on how to deal with the critical wildlife patient. Topics include 1) triage, 2) common presentation in different wildlife species, 3) thinking about release criteria on the initial physical examination, 4) initial assessment, 5) life threatening injuries and thinking about your ABC’s, 6) diagnostics, 7) the “Three” rules and 8 ) treatment and stabilization techniques.

Wildlife Triage & Emergency Stabilization

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5) Wildlife Capture Restraint & Handling

There’s a wild animal in the box and you aren’t sure how to handle it safely while not hurting the animal. This talk includes lots of great photos and steps on how to safely restrain native Virginian wildlife so that a full physical exam may be performed effectively.

Wildlife Capture Restraint & Handling

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6) Treating for Release vs Euthanasia

Many times, wild animals will present to veterinary clinics with substantial injuries and it is clear that euthanasia is the most humane option. In other cases, although treatment may lead to the resolution of some injuries, other problems exist that interfere with the animal’s ability to survive and thrive once released.  This talk discusses common injuries that may be acceptable on client-owned patients but automatically render the wild patient non-releasable. Explanations of euthanasia methods in different species are also discussed.

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7) Review on Restraint and Anesthesia of Virginia Wildlife

This talk provides a general overview of restraint methods for various wildlife species found in Virginia as well as anesthetic considerations when treating these wildlife patients.

Review on Restraint and Anesthesia of Virginia Wildlife

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8) Fluid Therapy for Wildlife

A great review of fluid therapy and its application to the wildlife patient. Refamiliarize yourself with the basics and learn new techniques and indications in non-domestic species.

Fluid Therapy for Wildlife

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9) Bandage Techniques in Wildlife Patients

This presentation gives a summary explanation on general bandage use in veterinary medicine and then provides indications and step by step directions on common bandaging techniques used in wildlife medicine. Bandage explanations include 1) Ball bandage, 2) Interdigitating bandage, 3) Robert Jones bandages, 4) Figure-of-eight bandage, 5) Wing/Body wrap, 6) Leg Tape Splint, 7) Sandwich splint and 8 ) Carpal bumpers.

Bandage Techniques

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10) Approach to the Wildlife Patient

This is an introductory talk on how to deal with a wildlife patient when it first comes through the door. Topics include restraint, history taking, physical exams, and anesthesia. This talk is meant to remind students that although they may be dealing with a different species, their medical and surgical veterinary training will provide the foundation for treating these injured non-domestic patients.

Approach to the Wildlife Patient

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11) Use of Antibiotics and Analgesics in Wildlife

To treat or not to treat;  that is the question.  This presentation discusses antibiotic and analgesic use in wildlife in a practical, case-based manner using classic cases presented to wildlife centers.  Cat bites in baby birds, dysbiosis in rabbits, salmonella in reptiles… these and other common concerns are covered to help you make informed medical decisions.

Use of Antibiotics and Analgesics in Wildlife

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12) Initial Care of Commonly Orphaned Wildlife

Throughout the spring and summer, young birds and mammals are often found by members of the general public and are sometimes taken to veterinary clinics.  This presentation provides the “how to” information to successfully feed and house these animals for 24-48 hours until arrangements can be made to transfer the animal to a permitted at-home rehabilitator or wildlife hospital.

Initial Care of Commonly Orphaned Wildlife

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