07/14/2026
Maintaining diligent health records is vital when managing large groups of animals. Records establish normal baselines, track subtle health trends, and help prevent costly medical expenses by ensuring issues are caught and documented early.
We transfer the detailed information from field exams into our animal care software program. This ensures immediate access to the data, which we can forward to a veterinarian if needed, and it helps us analyze health trends for each individual animal.
We involve our volunteers in hands-on monthly exams, which helps leverage the power of multiple observers. A fresh set of eyes often catches subtle changes that daily caretakers might overlook due to routine blindness. Many of our team members are pre-veterinary students who make exceptional volunteers because they are highly motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn clinical skills. Providing them with structured, hands-on tasks, such as performing physical exams on our residents, bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world animal husbandry, giving them a competitive edge in their veterinary school applications. It’s a win-win for everyone!
Pictured is our pre-vet student volunteer Anya and board member, Victoria! Thanks ladies!
