Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital
Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital is a general practice practice in New York City, NY.
About
The Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital is a veterinary facility dedicated exclusively to the treatment of ill or injured native wild animals. As an annex of the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, it provides expert medical and surgical care. The hospital also focuses on training veterinary students, veterinary technician students, and graduate veterinarians in wildlife medicine, alongside conducting innovative research projects to advance the field.
The hospital treats over 1,000 patients annually, serving wildlife from local areas and across New York State, with the primary goal of releasing them back into the wild. Assistance for wildlife emergencies is available outside of normal business hours. The hospital does not accept healthy orphaned wildlife.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of animals does the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital treat?
- The Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital is dedicated solely to the treatment of ill or injured native wild animals. It provides expert medical and surgical care for these patients, with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat. The hospital does not accept healthy orphaned wildlife.
- What is the primary mission of the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital?
- The primary mission of the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital is to provide expert medical and surgical care for ill or injured native wild animals, with the goal of releasing them back to the wild. Additionally, the hospital is dedicated to training veterinary students, veterinary technician students, and graduate veterinarians in wildlife medicine.
- Does the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital contribute to veterinary education and research?
- Yes, the hospital staff has a passion for teaching and is dedicated to training veterinary students, veterinary technician students, and graduate veterinarians in wildlife medicine. Through innovative research projects, the hospital contributes new information to the field of wildlife medicine, improving patient care and understanding of wildlife health.
- Who is the Chief of Service at the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital?
- The Chief of Service at the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital is Sara Childs-Sanford, D.V.M., M.S., DACZM. She leads the team at the hospital, which is also referred to as the Janet L Swanson Wildlife Health Center in some contact information.
- From what geographic areas does the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital accept patients?
- The Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital provides expert medical and surgical care for over 1,000 patients annually. These patients originate from both local areas and across the entire state of New York. The hospital focuses on native wild animals that are ill or injured.
Contact & hours
Address
131 Swanson Dr
New York City
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