Wildlife
Wildlife brought to Seaforth Veterinary Hospital is Vet checked and treated free of charge. This is a free service and we spend many thousands of dollars a year supplying it, so please be patient with our staff.
In any busy week at Seaforth Veterinary Hospital numerous species of injured wildlife pass through our doors. We care for and treat them as a community service, free of charge.
You are probably wondering what happens next to the animal you have just dropped off. The general approach is as follows:
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First, a vet will check and assess if it is feasible to treat. Unfortunately not all injured wildlife can be treated. Some are non-native (eg rabbit, foxes, Indian Minas etc) some just too injured, others injured in a way that may preclude returning them to the wild.
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If euthanasia is recommended then you can choose to be contacted before any such action is taken.
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If treatment is possible we will admit the animal to our hospital. Our experienced nursing staff ensures all treatments are administered, that the animal is fed a correct diet, and that its environment is consistent with its needs.
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A vet will intermittently re-assess progress and advise when a WIRES or Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife carer is to be called in.
We need basic details from you such as your contact number and where the animal was found. This allows WIRES and Sydney Met. to release the animal back into a familiar environment/territory, increasing its chances of survival.
We are happy to supply follow up on any individual case. Just phone.
CONTACT NUMBERS FOR INJURED/DISPLACED WILDLIFE:
Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife
9413 4300
WIRES
8977 3333