Wildlife Rehabilitator

Background

Wildlife rehabilitators care for injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals with the goal of releasing them back into nature. They perform medical treatments, provide food and shelter, and monitor animals' recovery in specialized facilities. This work combines animal care skills with knowledge of wildlife biology and conservation.

Similar Roles

Veterinary Technician

Lessons to help you on this path

Matched lessons for this role are being reviewed and will appear here soon.

Next Step Roles

Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Manager→Conservation Officer→Wildlife Veterinarian→Environmental Educator

Publications

Wildlife Rehabilitation TodayJournal of Wildlife Rehabilitation

Books

The Healing of AnimalsCaring for WildlifeWildlife Rehabilitation: A Guide to Helping Injured and Orphaned Animals

Movies

The MeerkatsLife

Key Figures

Dr. Laurie MarkerDr. Ian RedmondDian FosseyJane Goodall

Classification

SIC Code8399, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference639.9, 636.089For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Animal RehabilitatorWildlife Care TechnicianRehabilitation Specialist

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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