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What parts of your job as a wildlife rehabilitator do you find most challenging?

high school student looking into becoming a wildlife rehabilitator #zoology #wildlife #biology #animalscience #biologist

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I am in agreement with Bre. I have a degree in Zoology and consistently volunteered at wildlife sanctuaries. I wasn't completely upset when and animal wasn't able to be saved, as you can't grow to attached to a no name animal that doesn't even like you looking at it. I think my biggest issue is that at least the place where I volunteered the regulations were always changing to stay up to date with standards. At one point I took a month leave and when I wanted to come back they told me I would be starting back at ground zero when I had worked so hard to get up to where I was. I was really discouraged by this and ended up not returning.

I highly suggest volunteering as it will give clear insight into the job. ALSO try and set up an interview with a coordinator of a rehabilitation center, they would love to correspond with you via email or phone to help you get on the right path, thats how I found my way.

Adrianna recommends the following next steps:

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Contact a wildlife sanctuary (anywhere) and see how they got that position and how the pros and cons
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