College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh, NC
January 25-26, 2025
WRNC invites wildlife rehabilitators, veterinarians, vet techs and associated wildlife professionals to attend its annual symposium. The symposium is held at NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh each January.
In addition to general sessions appropriate for all rehabilitators, there is a track of sessions for beginning rehabilitators. There is a track of sessions that is approved for veterinary CE credit and a track approved for vet techs. A variety of workshops are offered. Many sessions are appropriate for more than one track.
Abstracts
Speakers
Schedule
WRNC provides RVS training at the symposium. It includes sessions on the new regulations, permit application requirements and procedures, and permit restrictions taught by the NCWRC (2 hours). The Department of Health teaches about rabies, vectors, vaccinations, titers, testing and more (2 hours). Expert instructors for the various rabies vector species cover handling, housing and care for each species (8+ hours). These sessions cover the 12 hours of required training needed to qualify for the permit. For more info see the RVS page.
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Registration
The registration fee for non-members is $90 for registrations made by January 15 and $100 after January 15. There is a discount for members. Members need to login to get the reduced fee of $65.
There is an additional $5 fee for each lab taken. It is advisable to check the schedule ahead so you will be prepared to select the labs you wish to take when you register. A catered lunch is available on Saturday and Sunday for $7 per meal. There is a $15 fee for registrants who wish to attend the banquet.
We are using the Office of Continuing Education at NCSU to process our registrations. When you click on one of the links below, you will be transferred from here to the CE Office site to registration for the symposium. If you are a member you must be logged in to register for the discounted price. If you are not a member or your membership has expired, you can join/renew first, log in and then come back and register for the reduced fee of $65.
Non-member Registration ($90)
Member Registration ($65)
A confirmation email is sent from the CE Office after you register. It lists the options that you chose (labs, banquet etc). Please check the email carefully to ensure that you have made the lab, lunch and banquet reservations that you want. We recommend you bring a copy of the email with you as it is your proof that you made the reservation.
Online registration will be open through Tuesday, January 21. It will be closed after Tuesday, but you may come and pay your registration fee at the door.
If you need to cancel, see our Cancellation policy.
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Workshops/labs
Several labs are offered. There is a $5 fee for each lab taken. The fees help cover the cost of supplies used in the labs.
An opossum wheel workshop is also being offered. The cost is $35.
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Banquet
Enjoy great food and lots of fellowship at our catered banquet Saturday evening. The keynote address is given immediately after the banquet. The keynote speaker will be announced at a later date.
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Keynote Address
Making Bones Talk
Past Keynote Speakers
Avian influenza and the threat to California Condors
Secret Lives of the Opossum
Tales from the Front: A Rehabber’s World of Mirth, Madness, and Misidentification
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Meet & Greet
Meet your fellow rehabilitators at the Meet & Greet Friday evening from 6-7:30 pm at the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Light hors d’oeuvres are provided. The Meet & Greet is held in the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine cafeteria.
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Raffle
Raffle items are on display throughout the day on Saturday.
Tickets may be purchased at the sales table.
The drawing is held on Saturday at 5:45 pm.
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Hotel
A special discounted rate is offered for attendees at the AGM Ramada Raleigh. The hotel is adjacent to the College of Veterinary Medicine where the symposium is held. Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations. Reservations are made online (see link below).
Ramada Inn
1520 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607
Tel: 919-832-4100 (hotel direct)
Symposium Rate: $89 single (king), $89 double (2 queen beds) per night.
Breakfast is included.
Discounted group rate link: Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh Rooms & Rates.
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Book and T-shirt Sales
Books on rehab and animal related topics are sold. T-shirts and sweatshirts are sold in a variety of colors.
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Exhibitors
We invite organizations to participate as an exhibitor/vendor and take the opportunity to raise funds by selling items during this event, displaying pictures, and distributing brochures.
Commercial vendors pay a nominal fee to WRNC, but for rehabilitators and others connected with a non-profit organization, there is no fee. We are pleased to offer exhibitors this fantastic advertising opportunity to spread the word about their group, attract new members and volunteers, and best of all – raise money to continue their activities!
Exhibitor Contract
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Symposium Scholarships
Three scholarships, that cover the symposium attendance fee and hotel lodging* are available for WRNC members with financial need. To apply send an email to the WRNC president explaining how you expect to benefit from the symposium and why financial assistance to attend is needed. Applications for 2025 must be received no later than December 15, 2024.
For additional information contact WRNC President Tanya Weil: barnowl.mom@gmail.com
*Lodging will be provided only if a scholarship is awarded to an applicant residing one hour or more from the symposium location.
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Continuing Education Credit
The WRNC symposium is approved for continuing education units for renewal of the Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator (CWR) certificate.
The WRNC symposium is approved for up to 10 hours of veterinary CE credit in North Carolina.
The WRNC symposium is approved for up to 12 hours of vet tech CE credit in North Carolina.
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Location
The Symposium is held at
NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine
1060 William Moore Drive
Raleigh, NC
No live animals!
No live animals (pets or wildlife) are allowed in the college buildings during the WRNC Symposium, except by advance written permission.
Anyone found in violation of this policy will be asked to leave the symposium immediately, with no refund of monies paid.