When we took the veterinary oath to treat sick animals or relieve their suffering, it became immediately apparent that this promise could not be limited to companion animals. We are blessed to live in an area with an abundance of some of the most beautiful and amazing creatures. From Bald Eagles to pelicans, to the Red Tailed Fox to dolphins to alligators, the list goes on and on. Because of this dedication to all animals in need, we have developed a reputation for caring for the wildlife here on the Outer Banks. Our clinic is committed to take in any wildlife animal that can reach our doors and render veterinary care at no cost.

Dr Grossman holds a juvenile Bald Eagle that injured its clavicle bone. The bird was released weeks after brought to the clinic.  

The wildlife get here anyway they can. At right, veterinary assistant Mariel shows off a seagull that arrived in a Fed Ex box.
 

Sarah holds a 5 foot alligator that was brought to the clinic after getting caught in some sort of grease. The gator was bathed, treated, and released. (left)





Head tech, Diane (below)gets ready to radiograph a 180 pound Loggerhead Sea Turtle.


These Canada Geese (below) picked an unusual nesting site outside the Dare county courthouse across from our clinic. With help from some Dare county employees, we kept these guys well fed until the young geese hatched out and the family was on its way.

 Our newest LVT, Jackie (below lt) holds an active Green Sea Turtle. These turtles get accidently blown outside the warm Gulf current and into colder waters where they get "Cold Stunned". In their stunned state, they drift right up onto our local beaches and brought to our clinic by volunteers and wildlife employees.  After some gentle warming and symptomatic care, these guys are released back into the warm Gulf.

This Red Tail Hawk (below) came in to the clinic 1/19/10  and is already at a raptor center reabilitating a broken toe.