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Wildlife Course for Veterinary Professionals 2026
April 26 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
This wildlife course is designed for veterinary surgeons (MRCVS), registered veterinary nurses (RVN), veterinary students, and student veterinary nurses. The course covers the entire process of dealing with wildlife casualties from admission to release.
The day is led by our vet, Richard Saunders and our Wildlife Care & Veterinary Services Manager, Lauren Valentine with support from other members of Secret World staff.
In the morning, we will discuss legal and ethical considerations and triage, which is the essential process by which we decide which animals we can successfully treat and release and which we need to euthanise. Triage decisions are often, but not exclusively, medical. The full spectrum of factors affecting appropriate triage decisions will be discussed.
The principles of first aid in wildlife species are not, in theory, greatly dissimilar to those in domestic animals; however, some different techniques can be employed to ensure adequate delivery of first aid in these species. After the morning break, we will discuss a range of first aid techniques, including appropriate fluid therapy, analgesia, bandaging, and wound care.
The range of medical problems affecting UK mammals and birds is broad. In the afternoon sessions, we will cover most of the common problems seen in British wildlife species.
Finally, we will make use of our available wildlife cadavers to have hands-on experience examining these animals and practising first aid and other techniques.
This is a full-day course, so please bring your own packed lunch; there are facilities for heating food. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided throughout the day.
Course times: 9:30am to 5pm
Cost: £175
Course delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance and access to a Dropbox of useful electronic British wildlife resources. Delegates will also receive a copy of our 2022 book, An Introduction to Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release.
For those looking for accommodation in the area, we have compiled the following list:
Accommodation options near Secret World Wildlife Rescue
Please note ticket sales will close at 1pm on Friday 17th April 2026.
