Secret World Wildlife Rescue is committed to sharing our expertise with professionals and organisations involved in wildlife care, rehabilitation, and conservation. We offer a range of professional training opportunities, including our annual wildlife conference, veterinary training courses, and specialist handling workshops.
Annual Conference
Our annual ‘Caring for British Wildlife’ conference brings together experts in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation to share knowledge, research, and best practices. The event features guest speakers, practical workshops, and networking opportunities for professionals working with British wildlife or those with an interest in the sector.
- Who should attend? Wildlife rehabilitators, veterinary professionals, conservationists, students, and anyone with an interest in wildlife rescue.
- Topics covered: Wildlife rehabilitation techniques, veterinary case studies, conservation challenges, and legal considerations in wildlife care.
Details of the next conference, including dates and speakers, will be announced on our events site and social media.
Veterinary Practice CPD
Enhance your team’s wildlife knowledge with our flexible, on-site veterinary CPD, delivered directly to your practice. Each course is tailored to your specific requirements, ensuring relevant, practical learning that can be immediately applied in a clinical setting.
We offer two three-hour sessions, which focus on mammals and birds or a combination that also includes amphibians and reptiles. Sessions are designed to build confidence in wildlife triage, handling, and rehabilitation principles.
Pricing
- £30 per person, per session
- Discounted rate of £55 per person when booking both sessions
- A mileage charge of 45p per mile applies for the round trip
- Courses are available for groups of a minimum of ten and a maximum of twenty attendees (unless a larger teaching space is available)
Practices will receive a complimentary ‘Introduction to Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release’ book along with supporting resources to reinforce learning beyond the session.
To book a CPD session for your practice please email- Learning@secretworld.org
Wildlife Course for Veterinary Professionals
We run a dedicated veterinary training course every year onsite at Secret World Wildlife Rescue, designed for vets, vet nurses, and students looking to expand their knowledge of British wildlife medicine and rehabilitation. Delivered by experienced wildlife vets and rehabilitators, this course provides essential insights into diagnosis, treatment, and care of common wildlife casualties.
Topics include:
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- Common injuries and illnesses in British wildlife
- Handling and first aid for wild animals
- Ethical and legal considerations in wildlife treatment
- Rehabilitation and release best practices
In addition to our annual course, we are happy to organise bespoke CPD (Continuing Professional Development) sessions for individual veterinary practices. These sessions can be tailored to suit your team’s needs and delivered at Secret World Wildlife Rescue or at your practice.
Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Release Practical Course
This practical course is only available to those who have completed all four of our online Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Release courses. It provides hands-on training to reinforce the theory and techniques learned online, ensuring participants gain real-world experience in wildlife care.
Topics covered:
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- Safe handling and transportation of injured wildlife
- Basic first aid and initial assessments
- Feeding and rehabilitation techniques
- Preparing animals for release back into the wild
The course is taught by experienced wildlife rehabilitators and is an essential step for anyone looking to gain practical skills in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
Wildlife Handling and Training for Organisations
We provide bespoke training to external organisations, including badger groups, conservation teams, and government bodies such as Highways England. Our training sessions focus on the safe and effective handling of wildlife, ensuring best practices are followed when dealing with injured or displaced animals.
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Who is this training for?
- Badger groups involved in rescue and monitoring
- Highways teams dealing with road casualties
- Local councils and environmental organisations
- Other professionals working with British wildlife
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Topics covered:
- Safe handling techniques for different species
- Assessing and responding to wildlife emergencies
- Working within legal frameworks and ethical guidelines
- Transporting and caring for injured wildlife
Our training can be delivered onsite at Secret World Wildlife Rescue or as outreach sessions at your organisation’s location.
How to Book
For more information on our professional training opportunities, including upcoming courses and bespoke training options, please For more information on our professional training opportunities, including upcoming courses and bespoke training options, please visit our events site or contact our Learning team at Learning@secretworld.org.
“The course was fantastic, very informative and just what we need to help us plan and deliver our badger walk’s in the summer. I would highly recommend Secret World to everyone interested in gaining up to date knowledge and understanding of Badgers. Very good value for money also. Brilliant afternoon all round, Thank you”
“It was amazing to see the passion coming through from each and every presenter, an absolute honour to attend this great event!”
“(The course was) absolutely fantastic. Every session was fascinating and so well taught. The day was organised so well and everyone who was teaching was very patient and willing to answer any questions. I know how much work goes into organising these sorts of things.
Thankyou so much to everyone.”
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