Caring for wildlife casualties in veterinary practice

Would you like to increase your knowledge of caring for wildlife when they present as a casualty at your veterinary practice? Want to learn how to triage wildlife and understand the differences compared to domestic patients?  During our veterinary training, we learn about emergency and critical care of our domestic species. While similar principles apply, there are some significant differences to consider when dealing with wildlife. We are often unfamiliar with the ecology and behaviour of wildlife, but we can improve our knowledge by working with wildlife rehabilitators to provide the best outcome for the patient. 

In this webinar, we will cover the considerations you need to make when caring for wildlife, including record keeping, basic first aid and emergency treatment.

Emma Onyejekwe

RVN

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Emma Onyejekwe qualified as a veterinary nurse in February 2019 and works part-time in a small animal charity hospital. Her main passions include animal welfare, wildlife health, and conservation, and this has led her to volunteer for numerous projects around the world, such as working with monkeys, rhinos, and pangolins. To expand her knowledge, Emma completed the Girling and Fraser Advanced Programme Vet Nursing in Wildlife and aspires to help British Wildlife coming through the doors of veterinary practices through her content on her social media platform, The Wildlife Vet Nurse, and work with the British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (BWRC). In recognition of her work promoting wildlife care, Emma was awarded a 30 under Thirty Award at the London Vet Show in 2023.