This comprehensive lecture and lab-based course is essential for graduate students, researchers, biologists, and other wildlife professionals involved in the chemical immobilization of wildlife.
Instructors: Dr. Caeley Thacker and Dr. Adam Hering
Course Highlights: Anatomy and Physiology, Chemical vs. Physical Restraint, Pharmacology, Drug Acquisition, Handling, and Storage, Drug Calculations, Equipment, Human Safety, Capture Procedures, Identifying and Treating Complications, Humane Euthanasia, Necropsy, and Animal Welfare.
Dates: October 16/2025 - 18/2025
Location: Victoria, BC (2975 Jutland Rd for classroom portion, field portion in Langford)
Price: $300
This course does not grant participants a license or authority to chemically immobilize wildlife independently. All immobilization activities must follow legal regulations and be conducted under proper authorization.
Instructors: Dr. Caeley Thacker and Dr. Adam Hering
Course Highlights: Anatomy and Physiology, Chemical vs. Physical Restraint, Pharmacology, Drug Acquisition, Handling, and Storage, Drug Calculations, Equipment, Human Safety, Capture Procedures, Identifying and Treating Complications, Humane Euthanasia, Necropsy, and Animal Welfare.
Dates: October 16/2025 - 18/2025
Location: Victoria, BC (2975 Jutland Rd for classroom portion, field portion in Langford)
Price: $300
This course does not grant participants a license or authority to chemically immobilize wildlife independently. All immobilization activities must follow legal regulations and be conducted under proper authorization.
