The page has turned and the Wildlife Medical Clinic is excited to embark on yet another year tending and caring for our local wildlife. With every new year, there is value in taking time to reflect on the past. In 2025, the Wildlife Medical Clinic provided care to over 2,000 members of our wildlife community, 2,305 to be exact! This endeavor would not have been possible without our good samaritans, veterinary student volunteers, faculty, and staff. A warm thank you to everyone that has been involved with the Wildlife Medical Clinic, whether it has been transporting an animal, feeding an orphan squirrel, cleaning a cage, or making a donation – your generosity cannot be understated.
Let us take a look back on 2025 with some exciting statistics.
We saw…
- 1,432 mammals consisting of 23 different species
- 792 avians consisting of 86 different species
- 56 reptiles consisting of 11 different species
- 4 amphibians consisting of 3 different species
About 25% of all patients admitted to the Wildlife Medical Clinic were successfully released back into the wild by a member of our team or transported to a different facility for continued care prior to release!
Our top 5 most seen species in 2025 were:
- Eastern Cottontail – 536
- Virginia Opossum – 264
- One of these patients became one of our newest ambassador animals, Pesto!
- Eastern Grey Squirrel – 216
- Raccoon – 204
- Canada Goose – 92
As with any year, there are also some exciting surprises! Below are some of the more unique animals we helped care for this year!
- Bobcat
- American White Pelican
- American Coot
- Smallmouth Salamander
- American Mink
- Barn Owl
Written By: Rachel E., class of 2027.
