Mt Barker Wildlife Hospital Inc

Mt Barker Wildlife Hospital Inc is a dedicated wildlife hospital located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, providing world-class veterinary care for Australia’s unique native animals. The hospital is part of the Mt Barker Veterinary Hospital, which has been serving the community since 1978 and is independently owned and operated by a local family. The hospital is committed to excellence in service, compassion, and care for all animals, including wildlife, companion animals, and livestock.

Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation

The flagship project of Mt Barker Wildlife Hospital Inc is its Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation program. This initiative focuses on the rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured, sick, and orphaned native wildlife. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care, ensuring that animals receive immediate attention and support. The team uses state-of-the-art equipment and follows best practices in veterinary medicine to give every animal the best chance of recovery and return to the wild.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Mt Barker Wildlife Hospital Inc is to provide compassionate and expert veterinary care to all native wildlife, ensuring their health and welfare. The vision is to be a leading wildlife hospital in Australia, setting the standard for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.

Main Objectives

• To rescue and treat injured, sick, and orphaned native wildlife.
• To rehabilitate animals for release back into their natural habitats.
• To provide 24/7 emergency care for wildlife emergencies.
• To educate the community about wildlife conservation and welfare.
• To support research and training in wildlife veterinary medicine.

Benefiting Groups

• Injured, sick, and orphaned native wildlife.
• Local communities and wildlife carers.
• Veterinary students and trainees.
• Researchers and conservationists.

Types of Services or Activities

• Emergency and routine veterinary care for wildlife.
• Rescue and transport of injured animals.
• Rehabilitation and release programs.
• Community education and outreach.
• Training and work experience for veterinary students.
• Research and collaboration with conservation organizations.