Two Open Positions at The Wildlife Center of Virginia
The Wildlife Center of Virginia is accepting applications for two positions: Director of Veterinary Services (veterinarian) and Hospital Manager (open to non-veterinarians).
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California bobcat and mountain lion die from rodenticide
Necropsies determined the bobcat and mountain lion each died after being exposed to anticoagulant rodenticides.
Associate Pathologist- Bronx Zoo
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Zoological Health Program, Department of Pathology, Bronx, NY, announces the immediate availability of a position as an Associate Pathologist in Zoo and Wildlife Veterinary Anatomic Pathology.
OIE/IUCN Guidelines for Working with Free-Ranging Wild Mammals in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic
These recommendations were developed to minimize the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission from people to free-ranging, wild mammals. Specifically, these recommendations are for people engaged in wildlife work in the field, either in direct contact (e.g. handling) or indirect contact (e.g. within 2 meters or in a confined space) with free-ranging wild mammals, or working in situations in which free-ranging wild mammals may come in contact with surfaces or materials contaminated by infected personnel.
Parasite Conservation in a Changing World
In the wildlife health field, parasites are usually seen as detrimental organisms, but many actually perform important ecological functions. This special issue explores the emerging frontier of parasite conservation. Which parasite species are at greatest extinction risk and why? Which parasite species perform important ecological functions, and which should be targeted for conservation? How and when should we act to conserve parasite biodiversity?
Hunting Pressure Modulates Prion Infection Risk in Mule Deer Herds
Findings suggest that harvesting mule deer with sufficient hunting pressure may help control chronic wasting disease.
The Avian Conservation Center / Center for Birds of Prey- Avian Medical Clinic Director
This is a unique career opportunity for a highly motivated, detail-oriented, aspiring individual interested in avian science and wildlife conservation with previous management experience.
Instructor/Lecturer in Wildlife and Zoological Medicine- University of Illinois
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Veterinary Teaching Hospital invites applications for a fulltime, 12-month appointment, Instructor/Lecturer in the Zoological Medicine Service within the Companion Animal and Zoological Medicine (CAZAM) section.
Veterinary Medical Officer- Idaho Department of Fish & Game
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is currently recruiting for a Veterinarian, Medical Officer to join their Wildlife Forensic Health Laboratory team in Eagle, Idaho.
Wildlife Disease Association July 2020 Newsletter
Topics Including: An in-depth explanation of AFWA and its importance to WDA members,
USGS Quarterly Mortality Report, and the Report on Global Online Training Needs Survey for Wildlife Disease Risk Analysis.
Latest News
ACZM offers new board certification in Wildlife Population Health
July 19, 2026
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
Useful Resources
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Updates- May 2026 
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) in the U.S.: Current Updates July 2026 
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD): Current Updates July 2026 
“Foundations of Wildlife Chemical Capture Course” now available 
Non Human Primate COVID-19 Information Hub
