Other Wildlife Education

WRI exists to promote wildlife rehabilitation, improve wildlife welfare, and conservation in Ireland.

Other Courses & Careers

International and distance learning

National Wildlife Educational Opportunities
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Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation Course Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland deliver this Course www.wri.ie
Advanced Wildlife Veterinary Treatment Course Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland deliver this Course www.wri.ie
Orphan Rearing & Fostering Course Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland deliver this Course www.wri.ie
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Wildlife Biology Taught at IT, Tralee 2 years full time. Delivered via lectures, labs & field trips. www.ittralee.ie
MSc in Wildlife Conservation & Management Focus on population management, zoonotic disease & conflict resolution. Ph. 01-7167739 www.ucd.ie
Animal Rehabilitation Waterford, 8-month part-time course after foundation year. Ph. 083 3858060 www.elistaeducation.com
Animal Science Industry 1-year full time with wildlife management module. Ph. 01-2829668 www.bife.ie
Animal Care & Animal Science 1-year full time with wild animal management module. Ph. 059 9131187 www.carlowinstitute.ie
Advanced Certificate in Animal Health Care 1-year full time with wild animal management module. Ph. 01-2809676 www.dfei.ie
Flexible Educational Opportunities
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City & Guilds Certificate in Veterinary Nursing of Exotic SpeciesThe course is divided into 4 main sections: Avian, Reptile & Amphibian, Small mammal and British wildlife. Studies are carried out by computer based distance learning.www.girlingandfraser.co.uk
Pain Management
Wound Management
Parasitology
Oil Spill Volunteering
The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council provides these online courseswww.theiwrc.org
Wildlife Rehabilitation for BeginnersUniversal Class, U.S.Awww.universalclass.com
Animal Jobs DirectAnimal Jobs Direct has a wide range of wildlife rehabilitation courses available online and also a list of practical courses in the U.K. and internationallywww.animaljobsdirect.com
www.animal-job.co.uk
Online Learning
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Topics, Past & Present:
Grant Writing When to Treat – When to Euthanize When to Say No – Setting Guidelines for Animal Intake
Using Technology
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries provides Free Webinars for Sanctuaries and Volunteerswww.sanctuaryfederation.org
Needles and Syringes Pharmaceutical Labels Using a Fire Extinguisher Calculating a Drug DosageThe International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council provides webinars for their memberswww.theiwrc.org
Collection of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation online coursesWildWays online wildlife rehabilitation courseswww.wildways.co.nz
Education in the UK
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Foundation Degree in British Animal Management and Wildlife Rehabilitation (Full Time)Course Location: Kendal College, Kendal, Cumbria, UK. Full Time for 2 years

+44 1539 814700 

www.kendal.ac.uk

An Introduction to Wildlife First Aid, Care and Rehabilitation and Basic Hedgehog First Aid, Care and RehabilitationVale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre, Gloucestershire, 1 Day course

+44 1386 882288 

www.valewildlife.org.uk

Wildlife RehabilitationSparsholt College, Winchester, 2 months, Part Time

+44 1962776441 

www.sparsholt.ac.uk

Wildlife Rescue, Care and RehabilitationWawickshire College, 10 weeks, Part Time

+44 3004 560045 

www.warwickshire.ac.uk

First Aid for WildlifeAlso various rehabilitation training courses, Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Trust, Scotland, 1 day training courses

+44 1505 502415 

www.hessilhead.org.uk

Wildlife Rescue and Rehab – A Practical ApproachSecret World Wildlife Rescue, Somerset

+44 (01278) 783250 

www.secretworld.org.uk

City and Guilds Work Based Animal CareTiggywinkles, Buckinghamshire

+44 1844 292292

www.sttiggywinkles.org.uk

Wildlife Conservation and EcologyReaseheath College, Cheshire, 2yrs Full Time, 3yrs Part Time, includes a rehabilitation module

+44 1270 625131 

www.reaseheath.ac.uk

Animal Care/ ManagementPlumpton College, Sussex, 1-2yrs, Full time. Includes a module in rehabilitation

+44 1273 890071 

www.plumpton.ac.uk

Animal Management Conservation and Vet NursingBridgwater College, Somerset, 2yrs, Full Time

+44 1278 455464

www.bridgwater.ac.uk

Wildlife
Diagnostic Imaging
Exotics
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association Vet Nurse Merit Awardswww.bsava.com
Studying Abroad
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Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation
Wildlife Feeding and Nutrition
Parasitology
The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council provides classroom based and online courses, rehabilitator certification exam and an annual conferencewww.theiwrc.org
Shasta Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationShasta Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation provide rehabilitation courses and has information on wildlife courses and conferences based in the U.S.shastawildliferescue.com
Wildlife Internships – NATUCATEInternships abroad and volunteering in nature and wildlife conservationwww.natucate.com
Where Wildlife Work Can Take You

Uk and International :
Animal Jobs Direct

U.S.A:
National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
Marci’s Wildlife Job Search
Cyber-Sierra’s Natural Resource Job Search
International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (job postings can be found in the members only section if you join the IWRC)

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