The course is run in partnership with Vale Wildlife Hospital, near Tewkesbury (GL20 7AA)

It runs from 9am until around 4.30-5pm and must be booked and paid for through the BHPS by phone.

The course costs £70 per person, but if you have been on the BHPS rehabilitator directory for a year or more, we will subsidise the cost by 50%, meaning we will pay £35 towards your space and it will cost you just £35.

You will need to bring your own lunch, but hot drinks will be available.

There are only 16 spaces available per course. The next available date is Friday 28 March 2025 – please call us on 01584 890 801 to book your space.

THE COURSE INCLUDES:

· a brief introduction to Vale Wildlife Hospital

· legal aspects

· zoonotic risks

· initial examination & assessment

· wounds

· fluid therapy

· administering fluids (practical session)

· worried about green ‘poo’?

· parasites

· ongoing care

· diet

· release

· a full colour course book containing all the information covered on the day and much more, plus a certificate of course completion.

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