TRAINING
Immobilization and Anesthesia for the Care of Wildlife Species in Managed Care and Native Habitats
This training provides the most complete, up-to-date instruction available on chemical immobilization of animals, presented in an easy-to-understand manner that is applicable to all experience levels. The instructors are veterinarians and biologists who specialize in remotely-delivered anesthetic agents. This program, which has historically been considered by many to be the standard in chemical immobilization training, is now part of San Diego Zoo Global Academy.
Typical Course Agenda:
Day One
Introduction/General Considerations
Medication Delivery Techniques
Capture Pharmacology
Dart Lab Video Presentation
Day Two
Species Specific Drug Dosages & Volume Calculations
Approach, Post Capture Care & Anesthesia Monitoring
Medical Emergencies
Human Safety and Accidental Human Exposure
We are currently offering livestream training programs for Safe Capture. Please contact us via the Contact Us form below if you are interested in group rates or have any questions about this comprehensive training solution. Our In-Person training events are on hold until further notice.
All training events are livestreamed with the instructors.
March 13-14, 2021
Hosted by
North Carolina State Univ, College of Veterinary Medicine*
8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Early Registration ends: February 24, 2021
General Registration ends: March 10, 2021
This training event has been approved for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
*You do not need to be a student of NCSU CVM to register for this event.
March 17 & 20, 2021
Hosted by
University of Idaho and Washington State University*
8 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time
(Note: this 2-day event is on a Wednesday and Saturday.
You must attend both days.)
Early Registration ends: February 28, 2021
General Registration ends: March 14, 2021
This training event has been approved for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
*You do not need to be a student of UI/WSU to register for this event.
March 27-28, 2021
Hosted by
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, School of Natural Resources*
8 a.m.–5 p.m. Central Time
Early Registration ends: March 10, 2021
General Registration ends: March 24, 2021
This training event has been approved for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
*You do not need to be a student of UNL to register for this event.
April 13-14, 2021
Hosted by
San Diego Zoo Academy
7 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time
Early Registration ends: March 25, 2021
General Registration ends: April 08, 2021
This training event has been approved for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
Other online distance learning events will soon be available for 2021!
Feedback From Safe Capture Trainees
"Practical information with reference materials; instructor was approachable, engaging, and spoke from experience."
"I really enjoyed the demonstrations of the different items used during chemical immobilization."
"Very knowledgeable and experienced instructor. Also truly appreciated the very detailed course material."
Professionals working in…
ZOOLOGICAL MEDICINE
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
WILDLIFE RESEARCH
WILDLIFE REHABILITATION
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS
WILDLIFE RANCHERS
VETERINARY MEDICINE
The San Diego Zoo Global Academy's Safe Capture program is pleased to bring our training to colleges and universities! Click here to contact us if you are interested in having a Safe Capture training event at your institution.
Dr. Mark Drew received his Master's in Zoology from the University of Edmonton in Edmonton, Alberta, and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1987 from the University of Minnesota. Mark taught for 6 years in the Zoological Animal Section for the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University. Mark was the Wildlife Veterinarian for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for 20 years. Mark is also a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine, past President of the ACZM and past President of the American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians.
Dr. Kenneth Waldrup is a regional zoonosis control veterinarian with the Texas Department of State Health Services, and has served as chronic wasting disease (CWD) program supervisor with the Texas Animal Health Commission. Ken received his Ph.D. in veterinary medical science from Texas A&M University, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Invermay Agricultural Centre near Dunedin, New Zealand, where he studied wildlife diseases, as well as farmed deer anesthesia and reproduction. A doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM), Ken also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and a Master of Science degree in veterinary parasitology from Oklahoma State University.
Dr. Curtis Eng is from Washington, D.C., and is a graduate of Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine. After working as the associate veterinarian in a small animal/exotic animal practice, and volunteering at the Lincoln Park Zoo for 7 years, he became the assistant director/staff veterinarian for the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana. This led to a director of animal health and husbandry position at the Phoenix Zoo, and the chief veterinarian position at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. During his zoo career, conservation medicine has been his true passion having been intimately involved with the reintroduction of the Peninsular pronghorn, black footed ferret, Sumatran rhino and California condor. Dr. Eng has also served as the attending veterinarian at a large research chimpanzee facility. He is currently the Director of Clinical Relations and an associate professor at Western University, College of Veterinary Medicine, specializing in zoo, exotic and wildlife medicine. He also serves as the volunteer wildlife and exotic animal veterinarian for the Pasadena Humane Society, and works part time in an exotics-only private practice. He currently fosters birds and reptiles that are looking for good homes.
Kim Delozier is a Wildlife Biologist with over 40 years of field experience in chemical capture of free-ranging wildlife, species reintroduction, and large animal nuisance control previously working with Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He currently works with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. His technical skill, as well as his extensive knowledge of wild animal behavior makes Kim the "go to" guy for capturing animals with ultra-sensitive flight behavior in difficult terrain, including lowlight conditions. He has co-authored two books, "Bear in the Back Seat I & II." His first book made the Wall Street Journal's Best-Seller List!
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