Gift Clinical Care C ornell University Hospital for Animals C ornell's wildlife health program provides in-hospital medical and surgical care to sick and wounded native wild animals and many exotic animal species. More than 400 birds, small mammals, and reptiles are treated each year by the Cornell University Hospital for Animals Wildlife and Zoological Medicine Service. N ative Wildlife From the Eastern box turtle to a bald eagle, you can find it at the wildlife clinic. Although diagnoses vary with each case, animals cared for may have gunshot wounds, been hit by a car, suffered the attack of a cat or dog, or have disease or other illness that needs care. Care is provided with the philosophy of returning these animals to the wild.
Veterinary students participate in daily assessment and care of injured wildlife.
Students learn through treating, cleaning, watching and questioning each case and developing familiarity with various native species. University Hospital for Animals privately owned reptiles, birds, and mammals receive care in the wildlife and exotic clinic.