House Officers and the Wildlife Medical Clinic This year we have some new faces around the clinic as we welcome our new house officers! The house officers are a very important aspect of the Wildlife… Read More >
Have you ever been walking along on a sunny day in the spring, going to visit your family, perhaps, when suddenly, you find yourself ankle deep in cement? Or quicksand? Maybe molasses? If you answered… Read More >
At the Wildlife Medical Clinic, students are the doctors. Under the guidance of our faculty and staff, students learn to formulate treatment plans, work up procedure details, and be closely involved with their patients’ day-to-day… Read More >
At the end of August, an adult male Midland Painted Turtle presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic from a rehabilitator after it was suspected to have been hit by a car. This patient had a… Read More >
When we look back on 2023, it was an eventful year at the Wildlife Medical Clinic, with many joyful moments and happy tears. As we move into 2024, we are grateful to have you joining… Read More >
Every predecessor Wildlife Medical Director has shaped the clinic into something greater than before, ultimately leaving a new blueprint behind. Students’ hearts ache as they say their farewells to the incredible Dr. Samantha Sander, DVM,… Read More >
Introducing our newest house officers at the Wildlife Clinic: Dr. Erica Bender and Dr. David Minich! We look forward to seeing you around the clinic! We asked them some questions to get to know each… Read More >
Summer is drawing to a close which means the Wildlife Medical Clinic is preparing for the return of our student volunteers! During the summer, the clinic is staffed by a team of 4 clinic interns,… Read More >
The Wildlife Medical Clinic at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine embraces a threefold mission: to provide veterinary care to sick or injured wild animals; to educate veterinary students and wildlife professionals about… Read More >
The veterinary students at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine are some of the most driven and goal-oriented people I have ever met. Knowing this, I wanted to ask my fellow Wildlife Medical… Read More >
