The Tasmania Wildlife Hospital charity ventures

It’s widely recognised that better outcomes for sick and injured wildlife often hinges on early triage, assessment, and treatment along with reducing stress from long-distance travel for specialised treatment.

So the establishment of the Tasmania Wildlife Hospital (TWH), earlier this year has marked a significant step forward in wildlife treatment and care for the region.

Seed-funded by the clinic’s owners, Dr. Joh Robertson and Alana Robertson, TWH leverages the clinic's resources, including facilities, land, and staff, to support the treatment and critical care of sick and injured native wildlife across the north and west regions of Tasmania.

The past few months have been a whirlwind of activity, as the TWH board worked tirelessly to establish the charity, develop volunteer programs and lay the necessary groundwork for TWH to effectively support a greater number of wildlife.

Despite maintaining a relatively low profile during its startup phase, the Tasmania Wildlife Hospital has experienced a significant surge in wildlife cases, with an increase of over 300 percent this year alone

This has further highlighted the need for more dedicated veterinary resources for native wildlife in the region.

In response to this growing demand, Dr. Joh and Alana Robertson have deepened their commitment again by seed funding a dedicated Wildlife Veterinarian position at the Tasmania Wildlife Hospital.

The clinic is thrilled to announce that Dr Katherine Adriaanse has joined the TWH team as the Head Wildlife Veterinarian. Kath’s extensive experience in wildlife treatment, care and conservation is set to help make a substantial impact on regional wildlife welfare.

The collaboration between Forth Valley Vet Clinic, Tasmania Wildlife Hospital, the broader community and wildlife volunteers has been instrumental in bringing this vision to life. And underscores a shared commitment to the welfare of Tasmania's unique wildlife in our region.

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