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Vet of the Year - New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council

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33 rd Annual Conference: Oct. 25-27, 2013 in Grand Island, NYEach year approximately 250 wildlife rehabilitators and speakers from <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> and many o<strong>the</strong>r states ga<strong>the</strong>rfor <strong>the</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Rehabilitators <strong>Council</strong>’s (NYSWRC) Annual Three Day Conference.Registration Forms and Hotel information are available on line at: www.NYSWRC.orgThe Annual NYSWRC Conference: Culminating its year-long efforts to support <strong>the</strong> rehabilitator in <strong>the</strong> field,NYSWRC sponsors an Annual <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>Rehabilitation</strong> Conference. This event is a dynamic, weekend-long educationalopportunity and is designed to help <strong>the</strong> beginning and advanced rehabilitator andthose in related animal fields such as veterinarians and <strong>the</strong>ir staff, animal control<strong>of</strong>ficers and nuisance wildlife <strong>of</strong>ficers.The conference <strong>of</strong>fers in-depth programs presented by wildlife rehabilitation expertsfrom around <strong>the</strong> United <strong>State</strong>s.Typical subject areas include:Basic Workshops /Wet LabsDiseasesMedical Management/MedicationsNutrition/Husbandry<strong>Rehabilitation</strong> TechniquesHosted by rehabilitators, for rehabilitators, vet techs and veterinarians, <strong>the</strong> weekend<strong>of</strong>fers participants <strong>the</strong> unique opportunity to learn new skills, communicate interests,share experiences, and voice concerns.The <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>Rehabilitation</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (NYSWRC) is a not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization dedicated to<strong>the</strong> advancement <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>Rehabilitation</strong> by: Promoting <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism <strong>of</strong> licensed wildlife rehabilitators, vet techs and veterinarians. Giving rehabilitators <strong>the</strong> field support <strong>the</strong>y deserve and <strong>the</strong> educational services <strong>the</strong>y need to appropriatelycare for distressed wildlife. Providing wildlife personnel with timely access to <strong>the</strong> latest technical information through a system <strong>of</strong>network support. Working with governmental agencies to formulate better regulations concerning wildlife. Disseminating educational materials and information to <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>State</strong> residents about distressed wildlife. Continually promoting <strong>the</strong> conservation <strong>of</strong> wildlife, <strong>the</strong>ir habitats, and o<strong>the</strong>r natural resources.For a once fledgling organization, NYSWRC has grown to be one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most well known and well respectedrehabilitation organizations in <strong>the</strong> nation. NYSWRC is proud to be <strong>the</strong> oldest organization <strong>of</strong> this type in <strong>the</strong> country.<strong>Vet</strong>erinarian <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Year</strong>The award is presented to a veterinarian who hasdemonstrated outstanding qualities and skillsthat have contributed to a cooperative workingrelationship between <strong>the</strong> veterinary communityand wildlife rehabilitators.The <strong>Council</strong> recognizes and appreciates <strong>the</strong>efforts <strong>of</strong> all <strong>the</strong> veterinarians who havecontributed <strong>the</strong>ir time and skills, frequentlywithout charge, to wildlife rehabilitators across<strong>the</strong> state.NYSWRC <strong>Vet</strong>erinarian <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Year</strong> Award Recipients:1997 Dr. Michael Bonda 2005 Dr. Victor J. Dasaro1998 Dr. Alison Hazel 2006 Dr. Brian Landenberger1999 Dr. Carl Tomascke 2007 Dr. Brian Hall2000 Dr. Basil Tangredi 2008 Dr. Karen Moran2001 Dr. Wendi Westrom 2009 Dr. Erica Miller2002 Dr. Carl Eisenhard 2010 Dr. Mat<strong>the</strong>w Dunaif2003 Dr. James Robinson 2011 Dr. Christopoher Elson2004 Dr. Laura Wade 2012 Dr. Jonathan H.S. Turetsky

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