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Raleigh,
January 27 - 29, 2012

WRNC invites wildlife rehabilitators, veterinarians, vet techs and associated wildlife professionals to attend its 10th symposium.  The symposium is being held at the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh on January 27 - 29, 2012.  

In addition to general sessions appropriate for all rehabilitators, there is a track of sessions for beginning rehabilitators. There is a track of sessions that is approved for veterinary CE credit and and a track approved for vet techs. A variety of workshops are offered. Many sessions are appropriate for more than one track. All sessions are open to everyone. Please note that the program is subject to change.

Don't miss Dr. Javier Benito's keynote presentation at the Banquet titled 'Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers in Spain - a Gate from Europe to Africa'.

Your registration fee covers the banquet Saturday evening* and lunch both days.

Tracks:
Beginner
General
Intermediate/Advanced

Up to 14 hrs Vet / Vet Tech CE Possible

Sessions

Speakers

Hotel Info

Schedule

Taxonomic
Schedule

Registration

The registration fee is $75 for registrations made by January 16 and $85 after January 16. A place at the banquet is not guaranteed for those registering after January 16. There is an additional $5 fee for each lab taken. We are using the Office of Continuing Education at NCSU to process our registrations. Your 2012 membership is included in the registration fee. You first enter membership information on this site and then you are transferred to the CE Office site to continue to registration for the symposium.

Workshops/Labs

There is a $5 fee for each lab taken. This fee helps cover the cost of supplies used in the lab.You are required to select and pay for labs when you register. Please read the descriptions of the labs in the session abstracts before deciding on the labs that you wish to take. We encourage everyone to sign up for labs with care. The lab fee is non-refundable if you later change your mind. Also, if you select a lab and then don't attend, you may keep someone else who wanted to attend from doing so.

You must be 21 or older to participate in hands-on labs that use live or dead animals.

Seats in labs are reserved on a first come first serve basis. Register early to insure placement in the labs of your choice.

The following are the labs that are offered:
Mammal Physical Exam
Sub-q Fluid Therapy
Avian Physical Exam
Wildlife Parasitology
Mammal Bandaging/Splinting
Songbird Emergencies – Triage to Transport
Feather Imping
Mammal Necropsy
Turtle Shell Repair

Sessions

Soft Tissue Wound Management in Wildlife
Ethical Considerations in Wildlife Rehabilitation
Wildlife Rehabilitation - Permits and Laws
Wildlife Ophthalmology
Stretching the Point - Physical Therapy in Raptors
Wildlife Cardiology
Mycoplasmosis in Wild Birds
Avian & Reptile Radiology
Triage Considerations When a Natural Disaster Hits
Humane and Timely Euthanasia
Raptor Orthopedics
Raptor Rehabilitation Projects in Spain
Wildlife Parasitology Lab
Mammal Bandaging/Splinting Lab
Songbird Emergencies – Triage to Transport Lab
Mammal Necropsy Lab
Turtle Shell Repair Lab

Veterinary Technician CE Credit
All of the sessions that are approved for veterinary CE credit are approved for vet tech credit. The following sessions are also approved for vet tech CE credit:

The Rehabilitation of Eastern Cottontails
Raptor Natural History
When Rocky's Down for the Count - Squirrel Ailments
Rehab Math
If you can’t see them, are they there?: Zoonoses
Fluid Therapy and Emaciation Protocols
Handling Animal Calls
Renesting
Professionalism in Wildlife Education
Enrichment: Every Animal Deserves a Toy
Education Permits
Introduction to Fawn Rehab (in NC)
Hazards of Rehab
Caring for Non-releasables Kept for Education
Avian Vision - What Do Birds See?
Natural History and Rehabilitation of Killdeer
Record Keeping for Wildlife Rehabilitators
When Rocky's Down For The Count - Squirrel Ailments
Introduction to the Rehabiliation of Eastern Gray Squirrels
The Rehabilitation of Opossums
Mammal Physical Exam Lab
Sub-q Fluid Therapy Lab
Avian Physical Exam Lab

Beginner Rehab Track
We recommend that beginners and rehabilitators who have had little or no formal training take the following:
Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation
Introduction to the Rehabilitation of Eastern Gray Squirrels
The Rehabilitation of Opossums
If you can’t see them, are they there?: Zoonoses
Fluid Therapy and Emaciation Protocols
Handling Animal Calls
Record Keeping for Wildlife Rehabilitators
Rehab Math
Mammal Physical Exam Workshop
Sub-q Fluid Therapy Workshop

Doubletree by Hilton
(formally Holiday Inn Brownstone)

A special discounted rate is offered for attendees at the Brownstone.
Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations.

1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC  27605
(919) 828-0811 (ask for in-house reservations)
(919) 828-2788 Fax
www.brownstonehotel.com

Symposium Rate: $80.00 per night single, $87 double.
Full hot buffet breakfast is included.
Specify that you are attending the WRNC Symposium.

The hotel is unable to accept online reservations.
Please make your reservation by phone.

Events

Banquet
Enjoy great food and lots of fellowship at our catered banquet Saturday evening. The banquet is held at the Doubletree by Hilton. It starts at 7:30 pm. The cost is included in your registration fee if you register by January 16. A place at the banquet is not guaranteed for those registering after January 16.

Keynote Presentation by Dr. Javier Benito
'Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers in Spain - a Gate from Europe to Africa'

IceBreaker
Meet your fellow rehabilitators at the IceBreaker Friday evening from
7-9 pm in the Brownstone banquet room.
Light hors d'oeuvres are provided.

Raffle
Raffle items are on display throughout the day on Saturday.
Tickets may be purchased at the registration desk.
The drawing is held on Saturday at 5:45 pm.

Symposium Scholarships

Two scholarships, that cover the symposium attendance fee and *hotel lodging are available for WRNC members with financial need.  To apply send a letter explaining how you expect to benefit from the symposium and why financial assistance to attend is needed.  Send the letter to WRNC, PO Box 2844, Durham, NC 27715.  Applications must be postmarked no later than January 2, 2012. Please include "Symposium Scholarship" on your letter.  For additional information contact Jean Chamberlain at jean@ncwildliferehab.org. 

*Lodging will be provided only if awarded to applicant residing one hour or more from symposium location.

The Symposium is held at the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine. The college is located at

1060 William Moore Drive
Raleigh, NC
(strret address has changed, but it's the same location as last year)