This page will show you how a wildlife veterinarian cares for injured wildlife. You will learn the importance of this in our urban environment, and also learn what to do if you find an injured wild animal.
Dr. P has a YouTube video of a presentation he gave to a Michigan Audubon Society group on how he has taken care of injured wildlife for over 42 years through the Wildlife Care Program at the Long Beach Animal Hospital. It is graphic in nature, and you will get a chance to see actual surgeries.
One surgery is the repair of a fractured wing on a hawk, another is eye surgery done on two great horned owls by veterinary ophthalmologist Doug Esson at Veterinary Ophthalmic Consulting (VOC). There is also a wing amputation on a duck using the laser.
At the end of the presentation there will be a “preview of coming attractions” where Dr. P shows a few photos of his wildlife photography.
Click on this picture to see the presentation:
