Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital
Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital is a general practice practice in Ithaca, NY. Procedures include Surgical care.
About
The Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital, an annex of the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, is a veterinary hospital dedicated solely to the treatment of ill or injured native wild animals. It provides expert medical and surgical care for over 1,000 patients annually. The hospital does not accept healthy orphaned wildlife.
Serving patients from locally and across the state of New York, the hospital's primary goal is releasing treated animals back to the wild. Its staff is also dedicated to training veterinary students, veterinary technician students, and graduate veterinarians in wildlife medicine, and contributes to the field through innovative research projects.
Surgical team
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Sara Childs-Sanford
D.V.M., M.S., DACZM
Procedures
- Surgical care
Photos
Photos via Google · Jennifer, Lesa's Loft, Enid Scutt
Frequently asked questions
- What types of animals does the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital treat?
- The Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital is a veterinary hospital dedicated solely to the treatment of ill or injured native wild animals. It specifically states that it does not accept healthy orphaned wildlife.
- What is the primary goal for patients treated at the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital?
- The primary goal for patients receiving care at the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital is their release back to the wild. The hospital provides expert medical and surgical care to achieve this outcome.
- How does the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital contribute to education and research?
- The hospital staff is dedicated to training veterinary students, veterinary technician students, and graduate veterinarians in wildlife medicine. Additionally, it contributes new information to the field of wildlife medicine through innovative research projects.
- From where does the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital receive its patients?
- The Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital receives its patients from both local areas and across the state of New York. It provides care for over 1,000 ill or injured native wild animals annually.
Contact & hours
Address
131 Swanson Dr
Ithaca
Phone