Welcome to our Wildlife Vet Bites page, hosting courses on British wildlife hosted by the fabulous Dr Heidi Hargreaves of Vale Wildlife Hospital.
Check out her bio on our speaker page.
Heidi also provides weekly vet bites via different platforms.
Please note that when you enrol we will check you veterinary surgeon, veterinary nurse or veterinary student status before emailing you as password. You should receive this or an email requesting more information within 24hrs.
Help, I have been presented with a pigeon that cannot fly!
Help, I’ve been presented with a pigeon that cannot fly
A 20 minute webinar for the in practice veterinarian or veterinary nurse on how to triage a pigeon that cannot fly. Including radiographic positioning and interpretation, and stabilisation of the patient.
Hedgehog medicine 101
HEDGEHOG MEDICINE 101
A hedgehog medicine course for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses providing a comprehensive introduction to the clinical assessment, stabilisation, and treatment of hedgehogs. Starting with emergency care, how to manage shock, hypothermia, respiratory compromise, and trauma including thermal support, and fluid administration. Delegates learn neurological exam, key dermatological conditions such as ringworm, mange, and ectoparasite‑associated dermatitis . The course also reviews internal parasites, highlighting diagnostic approaches and treatment considerations. Radiography and anaesthesia are covered in practical detail, with guidance on positioning, sedation, monitoring, and interpretation of common findings. Training concludes with an introduction to hedgehog post‑mortem examination.