WCV Official Veterinary Wish List

1. Waterfowl/Wading Bird/Aquatic Turtle Enclosure
   Attention all lovers of aquatic wildlife! The Wildlife Center of Virginia is raising funds to construct a brand new waterfowl/wading bird/aquatic turtle enclosure to better meet the needs of this special group of patients.  The pen has been designed in collaboration with Kjellstrom and Lee Construction [who will be building the structure at cost] — however, we need to raise the money to purchase the materials. This state-of-the-art enclosure will feature four large swimming pools for ducks, geese, loons, and swans; a large water reservoir to capture and recycle rain water; a shaded pen with a drain to position our large mobile swimming tank [also used for diving birds]; and eight aquatic turtle tubs. Misting hoses will be installed to assist in waterproofing the bird’s feathers before release and mechanisms will be built in the pools to prevent ice build-up in the cooler Blue Ridge winters. While the full cost of the enclosure may seem daunting, any and all contributions towards our goal are welcome! Cost: $40,000.

   

2. Biochemistry VetScan VS2 Rotors
   At long last, our center has been able to purchase an Abaxis VetScan VS2 biochemisty analyzer. With this tool, we are able to determine a patient’s specific organ function while only collecting the tiniest blood sample. Traditionally we required between 1 -2 mls of blood to send to an outside lab with expected results in 48 hours. Now all we need is 0.1 mls of blood and we can get our answer in three minutes! This means we can quickly assess a patient’s health and respond accordingly. Each analysis requires a rotor that contains chemicals to sample the blood.  While we will continue to use our traditional (and much cheaper) means of obtaining biochemistries for larger animals in stable health, this new tool will be used for patients of all sizes requiring emergency care. Cost: $300 per package of 12 rotors.

   

3. Pediatric Brooders
   When young animals arrive at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, they are often hypothermic and need to be warmed up. Before their fur or feathers grow long enough to keep them warm, rehabilitators need to provide supplemental heat that would normally be provided by the mother or from the body heat of siblings. Pediatric brooders (www.pediatric.com) are designed to provide the proper heat and humidity needed to care for most baby wildlife species. Eventually, the Center would like to acquire 8 units to care for the hundreds of orphaned and sick young wildlife patients we rehabilitate each spring. Cost: $750 each

   

4. Zinger 4000 Animal Crate
   This will likely not come as a surprise, but bears are strong! The tiny cubs can be easily and safely kept in a standard plastic dog crate however the larger, stronger, meaner yearling could eat these enclosures for breakfast should they so choose! Colleagues who regularly handle these cubs have recommended the Zinger animal crate series as they are strong, light, and durable. Ultimately, the Wildlife Center of Virginia would like to acquire two of these crates so that bears, and staff, are kept safe and sound! Cost: $700 per crate.

   

5. Patient Scales
   All patients within the hospital must be weighed each time they are handled in order to make sure they are not losing weight while they heal from their injuries. Like our patients, scales come in a range of sizes. Small scales can be used to accurately weigh hummingbirds while larger scales are more appropriate for eagles and foxes. Frequent use and movement of our scales mean that they must be replaced on a regular basis. Cost: $1,000
6. Raptor Hoods
   Wild raptors  see their human caregivers as giant predators and get very stressed when being handled for physical exams. Raptor hoods have been used for centuries to decrease stress by temporarily blocking the bird’s ability to see. Our hospital would like to acquire a large selection of raptor hoods for the diversity of patients we treat; ranging from very small American kestrels to our largest bald and gold eagles. Each hood can be disinfected between patients and we plan to replace our older (and crumbling) hoods that are now over ten years old! Cost: $75 per hood

   

7. Surgical Lamp
   Proper lighting is important for every surgery. New ceiling mounted surgical lamps are able to focus bright light directly over the surgical field thus allowing for better visualization during a procedure. During a surgery, the last thing a surgeon wants to concentrate on is whether he/she can see the patient! Cost: $3,000

Donated Items

Biochemistry VetScan VS2 Rotors

At long last, our center has been able to purchase an Abaxis VetScan VS2 biochemisty analyzer. With this tool, we are able to determine a patient’s specific organ function while only collecting the tiniest blood sample. Traditionally we required between 1 -2 mls of blood to send to an outside lab with expected results in 48 hours. Now all we need is 0.1 mls of blood and we can get our answer in three minutes! This means we can quickly assess a patient’s health and respond accordingly. Each analysis requires a rotor that contains chemicals to sample the blood.  While we will continue to use our traditional (and much cheaper) means of obtaining biochemistries for larger animals in stable health, this new tool will be used for patients of all sizes requiring emergency care. Two packs have been generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast to date.

Cautery Pack

Over the years and with the support of generous donors, the hospital has been able to acquire a cautery unit used to stop the unwanted flow of blood from vessels; usually during surgery. This tool has been instrumental in many surgeries and has helped save countless lives. We are now running low on some of the disposable attachments for the machine including monopolar grounding pads and bipolar forceps. These pieces are used to conduct electricity and pinpoint the area where blood flow must be stopped.  Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Point-and-Shoot Camera

In order to facilitate the Outreach department’s mission to educate the public about wildlife and the environment, the Center would like to purchase a digital camera – and retire Amanda’s personal camera from use by Center staff. The camera will be used for taking photos of patients and education animals, and for recording short videos when needed. Help the Center to bring you more digital content by donating funds toward this purchase.  Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiasts in honor of Davis Roger’s birthday.

Radiosurgery Unit

Radiosurgery uses high-frequency electromagnetic [radio] waves to cut and cauterize tissue.  This technique enables veterinarians to make precise incisions with reduced risks for patients of bleeding and infection. Radiosurgical procedures are also advantages over traditional scalpel incisions in that they reduce post-operative discomfort, produce less scar tissue, reduce surgical time, and provide advanced healing for the patient.Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Squeeze Cages

We admit some really wild animals at the Center and in order to handle them safely, we need to restrain and sedate them so we can examine and treat their injuries. Squeeze cages allow our staff to temporarily pin the animal in a cage thus allowing us to safely administer sedatives of other medications. These cages also protect our staff from bite and scratch wounds. We would like to obtain several models and sizes for the diversity of wild mammals that we treat.  Generously donated by wildlife enthusiasts.

Therapeutic Laser

Therapeutic lasers are now widely used in human and veterinary medicine and offer a wide array of patient benefits. Clinical studies and trials have indicated that low level laser therapies offer the following beneficial effects when used on injuries: anti-inflammation, anti-pain, accelerated tissue growth repair and cell growth, improved vascular activity, increased metabolic activity, reduced fibrous tissue formation (scabs), improved nerve function and healing, increased localized immune response, and faster wound healing. Needless to say, this technology will not only decrease the time needed to recover from wounds but also reduce patient stress, and time in captivity. By utilizing this therapy, our hospital will reduce the number of medications needed to be administered to our patients. This technology has been most effective against wounds and tissue damage; the number one reason wild animal are admitted for rehabilitation. Generously donated by wildlife enthusiasts.

Turtle Care Package

We admit some really wild animals at the Center and in order to handle them safely, we need to restrain and sedate them so we can examine and treat their injuries. Squeeze cages allow our staff to temporarily pin the animal in a cage thus allowing us to safely administer sedatives of other medications. These cages also protect our staff from bite and scratch wounds. We would like to obtain several models and sizes for the diversity of wild mammals that we treat. Generously donated by Dr. Adam Naylor.

Motorola Talkabout 250 Radios

Have you ever been stuck in an enclosure with a great-horned owl after someone accidentally locked the door? How about fox? A squirrel? Well, our staff certainly has; sometimes for an hour before their calls for help are answered! Our hospital would like to purchase radios that are compatible with others we have at the center so that we can ensure better communication and prevent lengthy waits after accidental lock-ins! Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Fowler Banding Pliers

At long last, the Wildlife Center of Virginia will be banding all raptors prior to release!  In order to accommodate the range of raptor leg sizes, we will need several sizes of  banding pliers; 3 pliers in total.  By banding our raptors, we are adding to the pool of information already being gathered by the ornithology community which will help to determine species life span, migration, and movement within its habitat.Generously donated by wildlife enthusiasts in honor of Randy Huwa’s birthday.

Micropipette – 1-10 microliters

Sometimes in wildlife medicine, we need to be creative to solve difficult problems. One of the many problems we face is how to measure and deliver medications to our smallest patients. If the volume of medication is less than 0.1ml, our standard syringes are inadequate. We are seeking to purchase a laboratory tool called a micropipette that can accurately measure these small volumes. The tool can also be used over and over again thus saving on our trash output. We hope that with this purchase, we can more precisely dose our hummingbirds, frogs, neonatal mammals, and nestling songbirds.  Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Veterinary  Endoscope

Endoscopic technology significantly increases the ability to diagnose soft tissue injuries and ingested foreign bodies [such as fish hooks]. It also provides a valuable diagnostic tool in evaluating the respiratory track in birds and for taking biopsies in a variety of wildlife patients. Eagles often scavenge dead fish with attached fish hooks and loons commonly pick lead sinkers off the bottoms of lakes. This fishing tackle can remain within the stomach but more often punctures through the stomach and damages other vital organs. An endoscope is an essential tool needed to visualize and capture hooks, sinkers, and other foreign bodies still located in the stomach. Veterinarians can also determine where the hooks are located and how best to remove them. Purchased with support from a Chase Community Giving grant.

10.8V Cordless Dremmel + specialized bits

In the wild, raptors keep their beaks and talons “trimmed” by rubbing them on rocks, limbs, and bone. This prevents overgrowth which may interfere with eating or capturing prey. In captivity, this natural behavior is not always performed and staff must trim the beak and talons using a dremmel tool; a process called coping. A cordless dremmel would allow our staff to treat the animals in their outdoor enclosures rather than bringing them to the clinic. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Avian Critical Care Chamber

Increased oxygen concentration and warm temperatures have been proven to increase the success rate when working with critically ill patients. This chamber can provide sick birds (and other species) with both factors all while housing the animal in a low stress atraumatic chamber. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast in memory of Trudy, Donna, Buzz and Legacy Lady.

Fastank

A water tank for oiled and injured waterfowl: Whenever ducks, geese, loons, or other water birds are out of their element for extended periods of time, their feathers lose their ability to repel water. As a result, water seeps under the feathers causing hypothermia and loss of buoyancy.  To prevent this condition, water birds that are recovering from being oiled or from other injuries must swim for gradually increasing lengths of time in water that is deep enough to float and dive. Currently we swim these species in our hospital sink which is limiting for the bird’s rehabilitation. This 1000- gallon tank, made of oil-resistant material, will dramatically improve our ability to help these birds. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

40 Diopter Lens

Eye trauma is one of the most common injuries to birds of prey and a thorough eye examination is an essential part of every intake physical exam. In order to visualize the back of the eye, veterinarians use indirect lenses that work in conjunction with a headset to magnify the retina. The Wildlife Center of Virginia has been very fortunate to acquire an indirect headset and two handheld lenses but is seeking a 40 diopter lens in order to adequately examine the smallest eyes such as those of the American kestrel.  Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Medical Oxygen Concentrator

Elevated oxygen concentration has been proven to increase the success rate when working with critically ill patients. While we use medical grade tank oxygen for most surgical procedures, an oxygen concentrator uses room air to deliver medical grade oxygen directly into the enclosure housing the patient. These devices can be easily wheeled to the patient thus decreasing handling stress. In addition, oxygen concentrators do not have ongoing refill expenses and thus are more cost effective over time.  Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

TeleDart CO2 Injection Rifle

This is a high-powered immobilization rifle used to dart large wildlife species (deer, bear). This rifle will be used to immobilize wildlife up to 30 meters away, maximizing the safety for all participants in the capture. The rifle will also be used to train wildlife veterinarians and veterinary students in safe capture and restraint techniques. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Handling Gloves

Please help care for our patients and our staff! At the Wildlife Center of Virginia, our patients come with an array of “weapons” that include teeth, talons, and sharp beaks. These make wearing gloves necessary to safely handle the wild animals in our care. Leather handling gloves come in a wide range of sizes and thicknesses: thin wrist-length gloves used for handling small birds of prey and small mammals, thicker elbow-length gloves used to capture large owls and large rodents, and the thickest up-to-the shoulder length eagle handling gloves.  Teeth, talons, and beaks take their toll on our equipment and after heavy use, no amount of sewing can repair the holes. By ordering a full set of new gloves, we can obtain deep discounts from the supplier. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Avian Critical Care Chamber

Increased oxygen concentration and warm temperatures have been proven to increase the success rate when working with critically ill patients. This chamber can provide sick birds with both factors while housing the animal in a low-stress atraumatic chamber. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Digital Direct Radiology

Digital radiography is one of the fastest growing technologies in veterinary medicine. A cost-benefit analysis indicates that a computed radiography system will best fit our needs. Major benefits to switching to digital radiography include:

• Decreased cost over time:The need to purchase expensive radiograph film and chemicals will no longer exist. In addition, the cost of disposable materials will no longer be a factor for teaching or experimenting with new exposure techniques.
• Increased Quality: The quality of images produced by digital radiography is far greater than traditional radiography. With this modality, images of even tiny patients such as hummingbirds can be evaluated with great accuracy.
• Time and Resource Saving: This system will decrease processing time for veterinarians and technicians. More importantly, this technology will reduce our environmental footprint by eliminating the use of processing chemicals used in traditional radiography.
• Online consulting:When radiographs are taken in a digital format, files can be shared with anyone who has access to the internet. This list includes government wildlife agencies, teaching institutions, at-home wildlife rehabilitators, consulting veterinarians, etc. In addition, this technology will allow Wildlife Center veterinarians to consult with board-certified experts on difficult cases, thereby maximizing the quality of the care delivered to the patient.

Generously donated by a group of wildlife enthusiasts.

Slit Lamp

This piece of ophthalmic equipment is used to observe changes in the inner eye structures that cannot be readily visualized using standard direct methods. With this tool, the veterinarian can diagnose cataracts in the lens at a much earlier stage of development and painful ulcers on the outer cornea layer of the eye. Due to the large number of ophthalmic injuries the Center sees in avian patients, this is a very important diagnostic tool. Generously donated by the estate of Dr. Cynthia Wheeler.

Indirect Ophthalmic Headset

This device accompanies the indirect lenses to aid in the visualization of the retina and inner portions of the eye. The headset functions to both magnify the image created by the indirect lenses and also to provide a light source that does not require a “third hand” to hold it. In addition, the headset has two mirrors that project the image to the right and left of the clinician, thus allowing students to observe the eye as well. Generously donated by the estate of Dr. Cynthia Wheeler.

Electronic Thermometer – Rechargeable Unit

Monitoring a patient’s body temperature under anesthesia is a critical element of any surgical procedure. For small wildlife and avian patients, maintaining a normal internal temperature is even more important as they lose body heat more quickly than larger animals. The best method of monitoring a patient’s temperature while under surgical drapes is by placing a small probe down the animal’s throat and reading the results on a monitor kept away from the surgery table. This electronic thermometer will do just that! Generously donated by wildlife enthusiasts in memory of Buzz.

Ultrasounds

Ultrasound is an important imaging technology that allows the clinician to visualize soft tissue structures that do not show up well on X-rays. This technology is most useful for assessing the structure and health of abdominal organs (liver, spleen, and kidneys), the heart, and muscle tissue. It also increases the precision and decreases the risk for the patient undergoing biopsies as it allows the veterinarian to visualize where the tip of the needle can be safely placed. Units generously donated by Albemarle Veterinary Hospital and University of Virginia Medical CenterAging Ultrasound Machine Finds New Life Scanning Furry, Feathered Patients at Wildlife Center, UVa Today.

Blood Lead Analyzer

The Wildlife Center of Virginia has seen a startling increase in the number of eagles and other raptors arriving at the hospital showing clinical signs of acute lead toxicity. Eagles can acquire lead either by ingesting lead-contaminated prey, or by gunshot trauma. In either instance, a medical diagnosis and appropriate treatment regime must be started immediately if the bird is to survive. Blood lead analyzers are available to give fast, inexpensive answers that allow the clinician to tailor the treatment to the dose of lead the bird received. By evaluating blood lead levels over time, the success rate of the treatment can also be evaluated. Purchased with grant support from The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund.

Orthopedic Instrument Pack

Bald Eagles are larger than almost all other avian patients dealt with at the Wildlife Center; they often require specialized tools or unique tool sizes that are expensive to obtain. The complexity of surgical fixation is also unique to Bald Eagles as the surgeon must compensate for the immense strength of these birds in order to yield positive results. An orthopedic pack provides Center vets with a range of tool sizes needed to operate successfully on Bald Eagles. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Tonovet

A Tonovet is a tool to measure the pressure within the eye. This tool is specifically designed for animals and is very useful in measuring the degree of trauma to an injured eye. As eyes are often damaged during collisions with vehicles and other man-made structures, a thorough ocular examination is essential when determining the release potential of the patient.  Generously donated by a supporter of the Wildlife Center.

Monopolar/Bipolar Cautery Unit

A cautery unit is used in surgery to stop the unwanted flow of blood from vessels. The device precisely burns the vessels and takes a fraction of the time compared to the traditional method of tying the vessels off with suture material. The monopolar aspect of this device has the dual function to surgically cut the skin and tissue, cauterizing blood vessels along the way. This device can be used on all wildlife patients and greatly reduces surgery time and associated complications. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Computerized Teaching Microscope

This microscope not only allows the veterinary technician to perform diagnostic procedures but also allows students to observe the samples at the same time. This microscope is a powerful training tool and can be used to study blood, perform urinalyses, fecals, cytology and elements of parasitology. As the training program for both veterinary and veterinary technician students has recently increased in size and volume, this tool will be in use on a daily basis. Generously donated by anonymous supporters of the Wildlife Center.

Lee Schaeffer, Dr. Dave McRuer and Leigh-Ann Horne, LVT

Indirect ophthalmic lenses (20 + 28 dioptera)

Indirect ophthalmic lenses are the best way to visualize and magnify the back of the eye, allowing the clinician to see important structures such as the retina, optic nerve, and pectin. It is extremely important to fully examine the retina, especially in raptors, as any damage can render the bird blind or with severe visual deficits. As raptors need the use of both eyes (binocular vision) to find and obtain prey, lesions that go undiagnosed likely lead to starvation in the wild. Generously donated by J. Phillip Pickett, DVM, Diplomate, ACVO.

Pediatric Brooders

When young animals arrive at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, they are often hypothermic and need to be warmed up. Before their fur or feathers grow long enough to keep them warm, rehabilitators need to provide supplemental heat that would normally be provided by the mother or from the body heat of siblings. Pediatric brooders (www.pediatric.com) are designed to provide the proper heat and humidity needed to care for most baby wildlife species.  Through the generosity of wildlife enthusiasts, the Center has been able to purchase four of these units.

Intravenous Fluid Warmer

The most common cause of injury to Bald Eagles presenting to the Wildlife Center of Virginia is traumatic injury. These birds often have low blood pressure from either blood loss or from dehydration and intra-venous (IV) fluids are an essential component of their medical treatment. In order to not exacerbate or create hypothermia, IV fluids should be administered at physiologic body temperatures. This piece of equipment warms the fluid line before it reaches the patient. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Intravenous Pump

This piece of veterinary equipment allows intravenous fluids to be administered slowly at a constant rate to sick and debilitated wildlife patients. Wildlife species become highly stressed when restrained for long periods of time. This machine can be hidden outside of the enclosure and fluid/medications are pumped through sterile tubing into the animal’s veins in order to provide critical care. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Surgical Drill/Pindriver

During orthopedic surgeries, pins are placed into the bone to stabilize the fracture thereby allowing the bones to heal. Traditionally, manual hand drills have been used in avian medicine to repair these fractures but current research shows that they can create micro fractures around the pins. These small fractures compromise pin placement causing the entire surgical apparatus to fail. Handheld power pin drivers decrease torque when placing pins allowing a stronger repair, a shorter healing time, and a minimal hospital stay before being released back into the wild. Generously donated by the MicroAire Surgical Instruments.

Floor scale (up to 500lbs)

On average, the Wildlife Center receives three to four Black Bears a year. While some cubs weigh only 20 pounds, other bears weigh 150 pounds – or more. In order to correctly calculate medication dosages, an accurate body weight must be taken. As large bears cannot be placed on bathroom scales and they are often too heavy for one person to lift, guesstimates are often performed. A floor platform scale often used in small-animal practice will allow the clinician to more precisely obtain a body weight and provide better medical care for the patient. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Bacteriology Incubator

This all-purpose incubator is designed to grow bacteria sampled from infected sites on the patient. When the veterinarian suspects a bacterial infection from the wound, surgical site, or discharge coming from a sick animal, a sterile swab is used to collect a sample which is then transferred onto a growth media. The media is then placed in the incubator that provides constant heat needed for bacterial growth. After several days, the presence or absence of bacteria is noted. If present, the colonies undergo further testing to identify the species and susceptibility to different antibiotics. By performing this diagnostic at the Wildlife Center, we can quickly determine the cause of infection and treat the patient accordingly. This will save both time and the expense of sending the culture to an outside laboratory. In addition, the ability to culture bacteria within the hospital allows our Licensed Veterinary Technicians to train veterinary and veterinary technician students in these common techniques. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Avian/Exotic Anesthesia Workstation

Due to their sensitive respiratory system, it is extremely common for birds to stop breathing while undergoing general anesthesia. In order to provide oxygen to the patient, a person must squeeze a reservoir bag every 10 seconds throughout the surgery, often for several hours. This anesthesia workstation contains a ventilator that breaths automatically for the patient while simultaneously warming the air and delivering the anesthetic gas. By attaching this workstation to our current equipment, we can provide more consistent support. Generously Donated In Memory of Patrick T. Goff.

Multi-function anesthetic monitors

This anesthetic monitor is connected to the patient while under anesthesia and is used to observe various physiological parameters. This monitor has the ability to measure heart rate and function, the efficiency and capability of the respiratory system to deliver oxygen to the body’s organs and remove waste gas, monitor core body temperature, record pulse and blood pressure. With this information, veterinarians can respond quickly to slight deviations in these parameters before permanent damage to the body can occur. Generously Donated In Memory of Patrick T. Goff.

Hot Dog Warmer

While under anesthesia for surgical procedures, birds and small mammals are less able to maintain a constant body temperature than when awake. This induced hypothermia impairs the patient’s ability to recover from the surgery; as a result, many animals die in this critical period. A Hot Dog Warmer is a medical device used to conduct heat from a cushion beneath the patient during surgery. What sets this machine apart from other methods of warming patients is that it can be set to 41 degrees Celsius, the normal body temperature of birds. This device can also be used on all avian and mammalian patients to counteract shock and hypothermia in order to stabilize them for medical treatment. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

UV Light Meters

UV light is an essential component of successfully maintaining reptiles in captivity. UVB is used to produced Vitamin D in the body which is involved a variety of physiological processes. Specific UVA and UVB bulbs must be used in reptile enclosures in order to ensure adequate exposure to these light spectrums. Over time, these bulbs loose their UV coating and no longer produce the appropriate UV concentrations. For this reason it is importat to regulary measure the UVA and UVB output of reptile bulbs. These meters will allow WCV staff to provide the appropirate lighting condidtions needed for rehabilitating reptiles. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

Indoor Reptile Enclosures

The Wildlife Center of Virginia has seen an increased number of reptile patients.  These patients heal quicker and easier when a precise set of environmental conditions are met.  New caging specifically designed for reptiles will allow us to provide the proper temperature, lighting, and humidity to these patients therefore increasing their ability to heal and decreasing the length of hospitalization before release. Eventually, the Center would like to acquire 14 units to care for a variety of reptiles including the Eastern Box Turtle; a species of special concern in Virginia. Through the generosity of wildlife enthusiasts, the Center has been able to purchase fourteen of these units.

Micropipette – 10-200 microliters

Sometimes in wildlife medicine, you need to be creative in order to solve difficult problems. One of the many problems we face is how to measure and deliver medications to our smallest patients. If the volume of medication is less than 0.1ml, our standard syringes are inadequate. We are seeking to purchase a laboratory tool called a micropipette that can accurately measure these small volumes. The tool can also be used over and over again thus saving on our trash output. We hope that with this purchase, we can more precisely dose our hummingbirds, frogs, neonatal mammals, and nestling songbirds. Generously donated by a wildlife enthusiast.

For additional information, please contact the Wildlife Center at 540.942.9453 or email outreach@wildlifecenter.org