Wildlife veterinary medicine is a growing field. There are a number of good publications, diverse training opportunities and internships available, as well as specialized listservs that facilitate networking and the exchange of information.

Veterinarians who specialize in or who are interested in helping wildlife make an enormous contribution to the wildlife rehabilitation community as well as to wildlife itself. Many veterinarians volunteer long hours to the cause, treating wildlife, advising colleagues and setting up training programs; their efforts have helped increase professionalism in the discipline of rehabilitation.