, since childhood, David Couper landed his dream career as a RSPCA wildlife veterinarian nearly 20 years ago.<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cFor me, being a wildlife vet is a great fusion of zoology and veterinary medicine,\u201d says David. \u201cMy position at West Hatch Wildlife Centre allows me the opportunity to work hands-on with wild animals, while at the same time improving their welfare, learning about the conditions which affect them, and helping the public who have found them in distress.<\/p>\n
\u201cWorking with wildlife is incredibly rewarding, but it can be daunting thinking about how to kick start your career in this industry, so I\u2019ve put together some of my top tips on how to begin your journey to becoming a wildlife vet.\u201d<\/p>\n
How to become a wildlife vet<\/h2>\n
\u201cFollowing vet school, I spent a few years in mixed practice, consolidating my general veterinary skills, before undertaking a Master\u2019s degree in Wild Animal Health,\u201d David explains.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe majority of wildlife positions will require a postgraduate degree of some sort. So it\u2019s worth looking around at different Master\u2019s programmes in wildlife conservation and seeing which one best suits your career path.\u201d<\/p>\n