Here at the Wildlife Medical Clinic, we take digital radiographs, or x-rays, when we want to examine patients of all species and sizes. Radiographs are images of the body used to evaluate internal structures like… Read More >
An adult female Eastern box turtle (Terrapene Carolina) was presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic (WMC) in October for potential blindness. On exam, the turtle was found to have several abnormalities, including eyelids that were… Read More >
This adult male American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic in late November. The finders had been watching him on a local lake for the summer and were concerned that he… Read More >
What inspired you to be a manager at the Wildlife Medical Clinic? Whenever anyone asked, “why did you pick the University of Illinois?”, I quickly replied that I wanted to be a part of the… Read More >
As the snow melts and temperatures increase, Illinois will once again become alive with the sights, scents, and sounds of spring. Hibernating animals will emerge, butterflies and bees will be busy at work collecting pollen,… Read More >
Our director, Dr. Sander, and two student managers talk about their position and all the work they do to keep the Wildlife Medical Clinic running smoothly! https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/university-of-illinois-wildlife-medical-clinic-great-opportunity-for-students/
Picture this: it is a chilly December day, you are taking a walk outside, and the fresh snow is crunching under your snow boots. Not a cloud in the sky, and out of nowhere, you… Read More >
Check out our director, Dr. Samantha Sander on CiLiving talking about the impact the Wildlife Medical Clinic made in 2021, both on wildlife animals and veterinary students alike. https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/wildlife-medical-clinic-at-university-of-illinois-has-big-impact-on-wildlife-and-students-alike/
The Wildlife Medical Clinic Ambassador Animals are a special group of individuals that do an amazing job of representing their species and creating opportunities for all of us to learn more! Our nine ambassadors live at the University, educating students on their… Read More >
