The Wildlife Epidemiology Lab within the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois offers formal and informal training opportunities for veterinarians and veterinary students.
Fieldwork
Fieldwork is an important part of the Lab’s work.
(IMAGE JOYCE SEAY-KNOBLAUCH)
Diagnostic Lab
Wildlife Health Training
Box Turtle Team
Samantha Johnson (right) and Marta Rzadkowska (left) are veterinary students leading Turtle Team to monitor health in the Eastern Box Turtle population.
Blandings Turtle Blog
John and Lauren are rising second-year veterinary students spending the summer analyzing the health of the Blanding’s turtle, a state endangered species.
Snake Surveillance
Megan is a third year vet student, her main focus is investigating the epidemiology of Snake Fungal Disease in Eastern Massasaugas and Timber rattlesnakes.