Clik here to view.
Working With Wildlife – My Top 5 Lessons Learned
by Stephanie Zec Many hours volunteering at the Wildlife Medical Clinic (WMC) has made it my home, and my team of volunteers have become my vet-school family. As I approach the beginning of my fourth...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Featured Endangered Wildlife Species
by Lauren Kane (VM16) Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) The Grand Cayman Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) is endemic to the island of Grand Cayman and is one of the longest-lived species of lizards. Fewer than...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nokomis Hooting and Barking
by Jenny Kuhn (VM16) Nokomis is an 11 year old Great Horned Owl. He is a permanent resident of the Wildlife Clinic, as he cannot be released into the wild (due to imprinting and other health concerns)....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clik here to view.
Show Us Your Wild Side
Show us your wild side at this year’s Walk on the Wild Side dinner and auction event, May 2 at Pear Tree Estate. All proceeds benefit the Wildlife Medical Clinic. Find out more, or register today.
View ArticleClik here to view.
What to do if you encounter apparently orphaned animals
Did you encounter an apparently orphaned animal? Animal loving people naturally want to help when they find an apparently orphaned animal, but special care must be taken to make sure we are doing less...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clik here to view.
Come Join the WMC at the Harvest Moon Drive-In Saturday Oct 4!
WILDLIFE FUNDRAISER AT DRIVE-IN Dr. Julia Whittington talks about a Virginia opossum that is being treated at the Wildlife Medical Clinic, and plugs the upcoming Howl at the Harvest Moon and OTS Road...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Walk/Run the October 26, OTS Road Race and Help Support the WMC
Walk or run the October 26 Omega Tau Sigma Road Race and help support the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic. 50% of the event’s proceeds will benefit the WMC. Learn more or register here
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clik here to view.
Shell Shocked: Turtle Shell Repair
by Allie Urbanik (vm17) One day an eastern box turtle was presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic after being hit by a car. On examination, the most evident and pressing issue was a large carapacial...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Resident Birds in Slow Motion
Several veterinary students volunteer to provide behavioral enrichment and husbandry care for our resident birds. Check out this slow motion video of Odin and Nokomis catching food for enrichment!...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wildlife Baby Shower
Mark your calendars and help us get ready for wildlife baby season! The Wildlife Baby Shower will be at Priarieland Feeds on April 4, 2015.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Barred Owl Release 3/14
After 2 months in the Wildlife Medical Clinic, a barred owl is released back into the wild! See him take flight, here.
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Wildlife Medical Clinic on UI-7 TV News!
Representatives from the Wildlife Medical Clinic, including veterinary student Stephanie Dantino, development director Christine Dietrich, and Noel the saw-whet owl, interacted community members at a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
WMC Student Volunteers Rescue Hawk Found on Campus
URBANA — There’s a hawk on the University of Illinois campus, but he’s not there to play hockey. It’s actually a young red-tailed hawk. A University of Illinois officer found it on Tuesday night....
View ArticleClik here to view.
WMC Wish List
One of the ways you can aid the Wildlife Medical Clinic is to donate some of the items used everyday for the treatment and care of the patients. The clinic is run solely by donations and fundraisers,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clik here to view.
A Barred Owl’s Bird’s-Eye View
Alissa Mones, VM17 As a student who has volunteered in the Wildlife Medical Clinic as both a team member and a team leader, I have seen several cases pass through our clinic. One particular patient...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Young Snapper Fixed Up
Erin Newman, VM18 A juvenile snapping turtle was found in a yard and brought into the Wildlife Medical Clinic in August. He had a cut on his neck right where it joined his shell and scrapes all over...
View Article
