Wildlife Care Alliance

About WCA

The members of Wildlife Care Alliance can provide quality care to orphaned, injured or at risk wildlife. We also maintain a close working relationship with the veterinarians and staff at the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro. Sometimes animals in need of surgery or extensive medical treatment are transported to this state of the art center after initial triage and stabilization by the wildlife rehabilitators in our group.

Each wildlife rehabilitator must hold a state permit issued by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Those of us who work with migratory birds must also hold a federal permit issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Our organization currently has 13 state permits and 5 federal permits. Our permit conditions require us to have local veterinarian sponsors so that proper medical care can be given to our wild patients. In order to renew our permits each year, we must attend at least six hours of continuing education in the field of wildlife rehabilitation. We attend classes, seminars and conferences that continually further our knowledge and skills in this new and changing profession. Those members of our group who are not permitted assist with a variety of activities such as transport, answering phone calls, and public relations endeavors.

Our group of dedicated, talented and experienced volunteers serves a geographic area encompassing a 50 mile radius from Bedford. We provide the rapidly growing communities of Roanoke, Bedford, and Lynchburg with much-needed assistance in the rehabilitation and release of our native wildlife. Our reputation is expanding to Danville, Martinsville, Blacksburg and Lexington as well. We plan to continue to grow and share our expertise and knowledge with all of southwestern Virginia.

Members may view meeting minutes and other helpful documents by clicking here.