Wildlife stories, news and peeks behind the scenes
Blood Lead Analyser - WIRES Grant Funding
Our blood lead analyser has allowed us to reduce our diagnostic timeframes for blood samples from 24-48 hours (external lab) to 15 minutes in-house.
Particularly important given lead poisoning in wildlife is a recognised issue.
WIRES Grant Recipient News
These two new ICU units were purchased through Forth Valley Vet Clinic with grant funding from WIRES through their annual National Grants Program.
She’s a cheeky little Devil
This sweet and vivacious little Devil was brought in from the west coast after she was found with a quite nasty injury to her back leg
New TasNetworks Partnership
TasNetworks will be helping our hospital to advance our Raptor Recovery Program
Our Hospital Welcomes a Head Wildlife Vet
Our hospital welcomes the addition of Head Wildlife Veterinarian Katherine Adriaanse to the team
Create a wildlife-friendly garden
Urbanization and habitat loss are significant challenges for our Tasmanian native wildlife.
A Goose Bump Moment
As he stood on the water's edge with his wings stretched out, we felt his power unfold.
Tib gets a vet check up
New X-rays have provided some more insight into how Tib’s broken leg is mending.
A Hitch Hiking Galah
On a sunny day in Launceston, this adventurous little Galah was taken on an unexpected and unfortunate road trip
What’s next for Tib?
Little penguin “Tib” arrived at our door in need of urgent treatment for a fractured tibia, broken toe and external wounds
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