WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CLINIC · 1864 LITTLE BRENNAN ROAD · HIGH RIDGE, MISSOURI 63049 · (636) 677-3670
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WRC VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK
* The Handbook is available for download for all WRC Volunteers. Simply click each section and save it to your computer or print it out. Check back often for updates or new sections.

Section 1 - Introduction (Updated Mar.1, 2011)
  • About the Wildlife Clinic and it's Volunteers
  • Volunteer Requirements for Animal Care Volunteers
  • Other Ways to Volunteer
  • Policies


Section 2 - Animal Arrival / Admittance (Updated Mar.1, 2011)
  • Once the Animal Arrives
  • Performing a Physical Exam
  • Treatment for Shock


Section 3.1 - Handling Phone Calls, Part 1 (Updated Mar.1, 2011)
  • Initial Contact with Finder
Section 3.2 - Handling Phone Calls, Part 2 (Updated Mar.1, 2011)
  • Call Flow Chart


Section 4 - Euthanasia (Updated Mar.1, 2011)
  • When, why and how we euthanzie animals



Section 5 - Feeding & Formulas: General Info (Updated Mar.1, 2011)

  • General Info
  • Transitioning from Rehydrating Solution to Formula
  • Proper Feeding Postion
  • Common Feeding Problems


Section 6 - Health Problems in Wild Animals (Updated Mar.1, 2011)
  • Types of Emergencies & Treatments


Section 7 - Infant Identification (Updated Mar.1, 2011 - This is a LARGE file)
  • To help identify infant mammals that come into the clinic, pictures and descriptions of most of the animals we may receive.


Section 8 - Release (Coming Soon)
  • Where and when animals are released


Section 9 - Species Specific Information


Reference Section