WRI exists to promote wildlife rehabilitation, improve and support wildlife welfare, and conservation in Ireland.
*Visit our Wildlife Veterinary Treatment Course webpage – for registration, programme, and venue details*
Our instructors are highly qualified and respected in the field of wildlife veterinary medicine and surgery.
Course highlights:
Accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland (22 CVE credits)
Held at Duggan Veterinary Supplies, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Designed for veterinary professionals seeking advanced training in wildlife care
Covers modern approaches to mammalian and avian wildlife treatment after first aid and stabilisation
Includes sessions on:
Legal and ethical obligations
Clinical examination and euthanasia protocols
Diagnostics and treatment planning
Case studies across waterbirds, raptors, passerines, and mammals
Anaesthesia, orthopaedics, nutrition, and housing
Release protocols and rehabilitation best practice
Features hands-on cadaver-based practicals, including fracture repair and fluid therapy
Provides participants with practical confidence and clinical tools to deliver high-standard wildlife care
*Visit our Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation Course webpage – for registration, programme, and venue details*
Key features:
Accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland – 22/23 CVE credits
Two-day intensive course designed for rehabilitators, veterinary professionals, students, and wildlife enthusiasts
Covers theory and practice of wildlife rehabilitation, including:
Legislation and ethics in wildlife rehabilitation
Rescue, capture, transport, handling, and restraint of wild animals
Physical examination, first aid, common ailments, housing, enrichment, and release protocols
Strong practical component (on cadavers) featuring:
Capture and handling techniques
Injections, tube feeding, and bandaging
Building a wildlife rescue kit
Small group size (maximum 20 participants) for interactive learning and networking with experienced professionals
Suitable for all experience levels — from beginners to those seeking to expand their wildlife rehabilitation knowledge
*Visit our Orphan Rearing and Fostering Course webpage – for registration, programme, and venue details*
Key features:
Two-day intensive course focused on the rearing and fostering of orphaned Irish birds and mammals
Designed for rehabilitators, wildlife carers, and veterinary professionals seeking specialised training
Covers theory and practice including:
Appropriate housing and feeding techniques for orphans
Recommended food types and short‐term equipment needs
Dos & don’ts of orphan rearing and fostering, including licensing requirements and record-keeping forms
Practical sessions identifying young of different species, intake procedures, handling advice, crop feeding, and foster kit contents
Prerequisite: Completion of the Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation Course
Interactive sessions and networking with experienced WRI instructors and wildlife experts
We are lucky enough to have these highly qualified veterinary professionals, all offering their services to WRI to teach these courses over the years. Each course is taught by at least one of the following Instructors:
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