ABSTRACT: Assessing the welfare needs of hundreds of species of animals is a huge challenge. The challenge is compounded when medical intervention is required. We discuss the key issues to consider for veterinary nurses working in the zoo environment, and how welfare concerns can be brought into all areas of medical treatment planning.

Author(s)

Hamish Morrin MSc RVN AFHEA

Hamish is a former zookeeper and zoo veterinary nurse, who is now a Teaching Fellow at the Royal Veterinary College. He has a strong interest in exotic animal welfare.

E-mail: hmorrin@rvc.ac.uk

Yvonne Morrin Msc

Yvonne is co-curator at Shepreth Wildlife Park. She has worked with a wide range of species in zoos around the world and has a special interest in training animals for welfare and for medical procedures. E-mail: hmorrin@rvc.ac.uk

Keywords: zoo; welfare; veterinary; exotic; wildlife

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 35 (09-12) • September-December 2020•

pp363-365

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