Landscape-level Mosquito Suppression to Protect Hawai’i’s Rapidly Vanishing Avifauna- Cornell Wildlife Health Center Blog
Recent blog post from the Cornell Wildlife Health Center discussing avian malaria and conservation of native Hawaiian birds.
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Rocky Mountain Wildlife Veterinary Externship
This collaborative approach to veterinary student training in the Rocky Mountain region is designed to provide students with broad exposure to the numerous wildlife veterinary professionals present in the region. Student projects will be designed with host agencies to provide a real-world experience for the student and contribute to agency missions.
Prion Disease Postdoc Fellowship- Iowa
A research opportunity is available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Animal Disease Center (NADC), Virus and Prion Research Unit (VPRU) located in Ames, Iowa. Under the guidance of a mentor, the selected candidate will conduct research on the transmission, differentiation, and pathobiology of prion disease in livestock and laboratory animal models.
Colorado Squirrel Tests Positive for Plague (Yersinia pestis)
On Saturday, July 11, 2020, a squirrel found in the Town of Morrison, Colorado tested positive for bubonic plague. The squirrel is the first case of plague in the county this year
The Wildlife Society Virtual Symposium Session- Wildlife Health in a Changing Climate
This symposium will highlight examples of how climate change is influencing pathogens and their wildlife hosts, and will address how the wildlife health paradigm will need to shift to integrate dynamic, novel stressors into a more holistic view of wildlife health. Speakers will expand the concept of health from solely focused on disease status, to a framework that considers all determinants of health for a wildlife population or community.
Resources for Students
We’re continually adding new resources to help you find your own unique career path- whether you are interested in wildlife health from the biology/ecology side, the veterinary side, or both!
Opinions on Outdoor Cats- Research Survey
Participate in a research survey about knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding owner, outdoor cats.
Wildlife Medical Officer, National Park Service
This position is responsible for providing specialized expertise and technical assistance to parks, regions, and headquarters regarding wildlife biology and veterinary medicine.
Wildlife Health Careers: Finding A Mentor
A mentor is more than just a person to give you career advice and help you get a job. The best mentors are those that really believe in you, invest in you, and will support you through whatever twists and turns your career takes.
Global Wildlife Resources- Wildlife Capture & Care Articles
Global Wildlife Resources is a progressive company founded by veterinarian Dr. Mark Johnson which specializes in humane and respectful capture and handling of captive and free-ranging wildlife animals.
In his blog, Dr. Mark and his colleagues share their stories, tools, techniques, protocols, and attitudes to improve animal care, efficiency in the field, and success as a wildlife or zoo professional.
Latest News
WildAlert: A Real-Time, AI-Driven Early Warning System for Wildlife Health and Ecological Threat Detection
May 22, 2026
Tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) previously not found in the Pacific Northwest has been detected in Washington state’s coyotes
May 22, 2026
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Continues to Affect Wild Birds Across All Four U.S. Flyways
May 22, 2026
