It takes a village. We visit Wildlife Victoria to discuss wildlife veterinary care.

They say it takes a village, and sometimes villages across state borders! It was a pleasure to visit our friends at Wildlife Victoria this week. We saw firsthand how the Wildlife Victoria Emergency Response Service operates, connecting volunteer rescuers, veterinarians, and members of the public to rescue, treat and rehabilitate sick and injured native animals across the state. We also met members of their Travelling Veterinary Service team to exchange insights and ideas for collaboration in mobile and in-field veterinary response for wildlife in New South Wales and Victoria.

We look forward to working with CEO Lisa Palma and her team to develop a valuable partnership with Wildlife Victoria to advocate for better resourcing for people and organisations who improve welfare outcomes for our precious native animals.

From left to right: Sarsha Collett - Wildlife Victoria Head of Veterinary Services, Camilla Woods - Wildlife Victoria Veterinary Nurse, Dr Stephen Van Mil - Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital CEO, Dr Jessica McCutchan - Wildlife Victoria Veterinarian, Meg Butler - Wildlife Victoria Head of External Relations, Russell Mills - Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital General Manager, Strategy & Story.