Courses
'Hedgehog First Aid, Care and Rehabilitation'At the moment we only run one course at the Hospital in Beckford but we are planning more educational opportunities in the future.
We can also deliver the course wherever you are in the UK. If you can provide the venue, we can travel to you to
run the course to groups of 15 or more. See below for more details.
If you are interested in spending time at Vale to shadow staff in order to learn about wildlife rehabilitation, we
do offer work experience placements.
The course at Vale Wildlife Hospital runs from 9am until around
4-4.30pm and must be booked and paid for through the BHPS.
Their telephone number is 01584 890 801.
Date of next course at Vale Wildlife Hospital, Beckford:
Monday 21st May 2018
- assessing and examining
- initial treatment
- legislation involved
- zoonotic risks
- fluid therapy
- when to be worried about green ‘poo’
- parasite treatment
- feeding
- practical sessions including microscopy and rehydration by injection.
- includes a full colour course book containing all the information covered on the day and much more, plus a certificate of course completion.
The course runs at Vale Wildlife in Beckford from 9am until around 4-4.30pm and must be booked & paid for through the BHPS. Their telephone number is 01584 890 801.
I found the course very useful. lots of information to take on board.
I enjoyed the Nursing Care section – knowing the drugs to use & fluid calculations will be really helpful in the practice.
Veterinary Nurse (Course Delegate April 2018)HEDGEHOG FIRST AID, CARE &
REHABILITATION CAN COME TO YOU!
If you are unable to get to us for the course, Vale Wildlife Hospital is now able to come to you!
For groups of 15 or more, if you can provide the venue (and tea/coffee/biscuits for tea breaks), we can deliver the one-day course in your area.
Perfect for vet nurses, hedgehog carers, wildlife rescues or anyone who wants to learn the basics of hedgehog rehabilitation.
Includes practical sessions on fluid administration and microscopy (basic faecal smear preparation and what to look for under the microscope).
The cost is £75 per person (non-refundable) payable in advance, and includes a full colour course book containing all the information covered on the day and much more, plus a certificate of course completion.
Contact Jeff or Caroline on 01386 882288 or email info@valewildlife.org.uk for more information.
‘ON THE ROAD’ COURSES:
HULL – Wednesday 25th April 2018
PRESTON – Saturday 5th May 2018
Dorchester – 15th February 2018
It has been an amazing day of sharing knowledge & networking. This is the second time I’ve attended this course & I cannot recommend it enough for those who wish to learn more about caring for wild hogs. A huge thank you to the Dorset Mammal Group (hedgehog section) for organising today, & to the wonderful Caroline & Jeff for coming all the way from Gloucestershire.
Hayley's Hedgehog Rescue
