Help to improve outcomes for sick and injured wildlife!

WA Wildlife is working to provide veterinarians and veterinary nurses with the tools to treat wildlife presented at their clinics. This course been developed to equip veterinary professionals with the knowledge required to appropriately treat wildlife. By completing this course, you will gain access to a variety of resources and be better able to help Wild Lives Live. As this course is designed for veterinarians and veterinary nurses, you are required to submit your Veterinary Practice Board Registration Certificate (or equivalent) to continue. Students from both these professions are also welcome to to complete this course but will need to upload proof of current enrolment from their educational institution. This course was originally developed in collaboration with, and proudly supported by, WWF-Australia. Part proceeds from the course are distributed to WWF.

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Vet Surgeons Board Registration

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Triage

    2. First Aid

    3. Physical Exam

    4. Diagnostics

    5. Drugs and Doses

    6. Referral

    7. Wildlife First Aid Assessment

    1. Basics of Husbandry and Handling

    2. Husbandry and Handling of Bird Species

    3. Husbandry and Handling of Mammal Species

    4. Husbandry and Handling of Reptile Species

    5. Husbandry and Handling Assessment

    1. Viability Assessments

    2. Euthanasia

    3. Viability Assessment and Euthanasia Assessment

    1. Bushfires

    2. Oil Spills

    3. Wildlife Care in Emergencies Assessment

About this course

  • $150.00
  • 20 lessons
  • 10 short instructional videos
  • 9 downloadable documents
  • designed for veterinary professionals and students

Improve your knowledge and Help Wild Lives Live!

Enrol here

Bonus material

In addition to the valuable knowledge you will gain by completing our courses, you will also gain access to the following:

  • Interactive Drug Dose Chart

    We will provide you with a copy of our comprehensive drug dose chart, where you can add the weight of your wildlife patient and it will give you a recommended dose.

  • Downloadable Resources

    Throughout the courses you will be able to download a variety of resources to help with the treatment of wildlife at your clinic. These include quick assessment guides, triage checklists and admission forms.

Do you want to learn more about wildlife medicine?

Check out some of our other course specifically designed for veterinary professionals.