Virginia Opossums (Didelphis virginiana) often get a bad rap, but they can actually be helpful to us and our environment! But wait, aren’t they dangerous wild animals that can infect me with diseases? Yes, they… Read More >
We have several permanent animal ambassadors at the Wildlife Medical Clinic. These individuals provide special opportunities for our volunteers and the community to connect with these animals and spread a message of conservation. Most began… 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 >
Although the coronavirus pandemic caused the Wildlife Medical Clinic to close its doors to wildlife patients for the first time in our 42-year history, the good news is, we have been very active during the… Read More >
The Wildlife Medical Clinic has been a staple in the Champaign-Urbana community since 1978. In the 42 years we have been open, this is the first time we have ever needed to close our doors… Read More >
Did you know that there are ways to contribute to wildlife research from your smart phone, tablet, or laptop? Citizen science projects are a way to involve the public in important research that could help… Read More >
If you are anything like many of us at the Wildlife Medical Clinic, then staying at home 24/7 takes a toll on you! However, this is a wonderful chance to spend some time outside (while… Read More >
It is safe to say that 2020 has been a year of challenge and change. In our 41 years of service, the Wildlife Medical Clinic has never closed to new patients. Yet for the last… Read More >
We would like to thank Pat and Randy Rushing for sponsoring the Wildlife Medical Clinic for the day! They chose today in honor of their beloved Golden Retriever Grimmy, who passed away on March 23…. Read More >
A majority of the individuals who work in the Wildlife Medical Clinic are current University of Illinois veterinary students. However, a not-enough-talked-about aspect in our clinic is the incredible undergraduate program that allows students hand-on… Read More >
