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What skills are required in your position as a wildlife rehabilitator on a day-to-day basis?

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Ashley’s Answer

Hi, Johnny! I am working on this certification and I am a volunteer with my local wildlife station. These are just a few of the skills that I use and observe:
- First Aid and CPR training for both wildlife and humans
- Understanding of Zootonic diseases, parasites and the symptoms related to many different injuries
- understanding of the anatomy of assorted wildlife, their habitat, and diet needs
- being able to prepare the aforementioned diets
- being able to complete repetitive tasks
- bottle feeding/"hand" feeding
- decent handwriting
- Being able to interact with people
- understanding the signs of a terminal patient

I would consider seeing if you can volunteer, shadow or intern with a local station - I wish you the best of luck moving forward!!

Ashley recommends the following next steps:

Reach out to your local wildlife rehabilitation station or zoo to see if you could volunteer, shadow or intern. Or even just learn more about the process.
Look up the requirements of your state to become a wildlife rehabber.
While its not required, having a degree in wildlife management, biology or a related field will 100% help moving forward. Look into potential schools.
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Thank you comment icon Thank you, Ashley for the advice. Angelina
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Lauren’s Answer

This isn't my career but I am a wildlife rehab volunteer. It takes some hands-on experience more than anything. Find somewhere to start volunteering and learn from the people who lead the center. They'll make sure you have the resources to continue to learn.
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