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/
While the wintertime blues can be triggered during the shorter days and colder temperatures winter brings, we also tend to see an exciting change in the wildlife population during this time. Some birds, bats and insects migrate out of Illinois and head towards warmer weather… Read More >
This adult male American toad (Bufo americanus) presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic in November with a left hind leg wound. While the injury was notably severe, our exam showed the toad was using the leg to bear weight and had appropriate reflexes, indicating that the… Read More >
The Wildlife Medical Clinic would like to welcome our new student manager Bri Huff! Bri is a first-year veterinary student from Ringwood, IL. She completed her undergraduate education here at the University of Illinois, where… Read More >
Did you know whether you’re looking for a gift for that hard-to-shop-for loved one or you prefer investing in the community than giving things, December brings plenty of opportunities to give a gift of the… Read More >
This time of year, rodents become a bothersome issue for many households making many people reach for rodenticides to control the issue. While these poisons are effective for rodent control, they pose a threat to… Read More >
Each July brings a bittersweet transition to the Wildlife Medical Clinic, as we say goodbye to our ZooMed house officers. While the WMC is staffed by volunteer veterinary and undergraduate students, this care is supported… Read More >
As you all may know, class is back in session at the University of Illinois and with that, our student volunteers are back and ready to help! The clinic, however, looks very different for our… Read More >
Today we would like to thank Larry Johnson and Mardell O’Brien for their contribution to sponsor the Wildlife Medical Clinic for the day. Their donation is in recognition of the doctors, students, technicians, staff, advancement… Read More >
