What animals do you accept?
We can treat native birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals.
Please note: *We are unable to accept uninjured orphaned young*. These young ones will do best with a local wildlife rehabilitator. You can find a rehabber by calling the Department of Natural Resources (DNR): 706.557.3035.
Please note: *We are unable to accept uninjured orphaned young*. These young ones will do best with a local wildlife rehabilitator. You can find a rehabber by calling the Department of Natural Resources (DNR): 706.557.3035.
What is the best way to handle injured wildlife?
Each situation is very different. Your number one priority is your own safety. To protect yourself and reduce stress on the animal we recommended wearing gloves, coving the animal with a towel, and transporting the animal in a covered, ventilated box.
We want to encourage good samaritans to leave healthy babies where they find them. Often times, babies are not actually orphaned. Mothers are usually near by and will return.
If you find an injured animal that needs medical service, call us at 706.542.3221 before arrival.
We want to encourage good samaritans to leave healthy babies where they find them. Often times, babies are not actually orphaned. Mothers are usually near by and will return.
If you find an injured animal that needs medical service, call us at 706.542.3221 before arrival.
How can I help?
The Wildlife Treatment Center is financed by the generous donations we receive from people like you who care enough to rescue wild animals. Please help us with a donation to the Kate Grand Wildlife Fund.
Donate Online Today: Kate Grant Wildlife Fund
Mail to:
Gift Accounting
Office of Development
The University of Georgia
394 S. Milledge Ave., Ste. 100
Athens, GA 30602-5582
Donate Online Today: Kate Grant Wildlife Fund
- Under "Designation" please select Kate Grant Wildlife Treatment Fund 91815000
Mail to:
Gift Accounting
Office of Development
The University of Georgia
394 S. Milledge Ave., Ste. 100
Athens, GA 30602-5582
How do veterinary students become more involved?
At the beginning of each semester we hold an interest meeting that is open to all veterinary students. Students have the opportunity to become a member or manager of the crew.
Members:
Members can enroll each semester. Members sign up for three weeks to be on call each semester, interspersed within three segmented blocks. They will be responsible for one weekend on each of those blocks. They will be assigned cases during the time that they are scheduled to be on week, and have the option to keep or transfer those cases at the end of the week. Members perform physical exams, administer medications, manage husbandry, practice handling techniques, run diagnostics, and maintain paperwork for each case.
Managers:
Managers commit to the crew from the spring of their freshman year until they go into Clinics junior year. There are typically two managers from each class, so that four managers are actively serving at all times. They serve as the liaison between students and clinicians. Managers plan member schedules, wet labs, fundraisers, and PR events. They also oversee paperwork, communicate with Academic Affairs, and manage the budget. If you are a freshman student interested in becoming a manager, contact the current managers (listed on the 'Contact Us' page).
Members:
Members can enroll each semester. Members sign up for three weeks to be on call each semester, interspersed within three segmented blocks. They will be responsible for one weekend on each of those blocks. They will be assigned cases during the time that they are scheduled to be on week, and have the option to keep or transfer those cases at the end of the week. Members perform physical exams, administer medications, manage husbandry, practice handling techniques, run diagnostics, and maintain paperwork for each case.
Managers:
Managers commit to the crew from the spring of their freshman year until they go into Clinics junior year. There are typically two managers from each class, so that four managers are actively serving at all times. They serve as the liaison between students and clinicians. Managers plan member schedules, wet labs, fundraisers, and PR events. They also oversee paperwork, communicate with Academic Affairs, and manage the budget. If you are a freshman student interested in becoming a manager, contact the current managers (listed on the 'Contact Us' page).
How do UGA undergraduate students become more involved?
We offer a summer internship! Please check out our Summer Internship tab to gain more information!