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Summer clinical intern Rachel restrains a mother Virginia Opossum on an exam table, while wearing a pair of leather glove. At the end of the table is a small clear carrier that is full of baby Virginia Opossum waiting to be re-united with mom after her exam.

Summer Interns and Their Favorite Cases

Summer is the busiest season in the Wildlife Medical Clinic! To ensure we provide quality care and support to our patients, our summer interns have been putting their whole heart into caring for our wildlife…
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Dr. Wong with scalpel in hand, getting ready for a surgical procedure on a wildlife patient.

Farewell and Thanks, Dr. Wong

House Officer- Dr. Wong Dr. Amanda Wong our wonderful Zoological Companion Animal Resident recently completed her residency at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She spent countless hours at the University of Illinois Zoological Service and…
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Bri holding an animal wrapped in a blanket

Thank You, Bri!

Our wonderful student managers have one of the most important roles in the Wildlife Medical Clinic (WMC). They are the eyes on the floor that keep track of every single patient that comes through the…
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Preparing for Spring Migration

Spring migration is a magical time when birds return to their breeding grounds after a long winter. However, this journey can be perilous, with various challenges along the way. Dr. Stephany Lewis DVM CWR DABVP…
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Students practicing operating on animals

Third-Year Students’ Appreciation Post

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…
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WMC ambassador animals - Past and present crossword puzzle

Ambassador Animals Crossword Puzzle

Want to test your skills and see how much you know about our ambassador animals? Try out this cool crosswords puzzle and put your knowledge to the test! Feel free to go on our Facebook…
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Two veterinarians operating on a turtle

Therapy in Reptiles

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…
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