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January 2026 - NH Veterinary Center for Wildlife Hosting In-Person Rehabilitation Course
The NH Veterinary Center for Wildlife is excited to host the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC)’s in-person course “Foundations of Wildlife Rehabilitation” here in New Hampshire! The course will take place from March 28 – 29, 2026 at the New Hampshire Audubon’s McLane Center.
In our commitment to growing the New Hampshire wildlife rehabilitation community, we are sponsoring the first twenty New Hampshire residents who register and successfully complete the course. Click here for more information and a registration link.
January 2026 - NH Veterinary Center for Wildlife Announces Grant Program
The New Hampshire Veterinary Center for Wildlife (NHVCW) is proud to announce a $50,000 pool of targeted grant money for New Hampshire veterinarians, licensed wildlife rehabilitators, and prospective Level 1 rehabilitators. This program is designed to enhance the medical care and rehabilitation of native wildlife by funding specialized equipment and professional training. Click here for eligibility requirements, details, and an online grant application.
November 2025 - Presentation to Great Bay College's Veterinary Technician Program
The best way to ensure that there are future veterinary professionals to care for injured wildlife is to provide wildlife education as part of the regular curriculum, and that’s just what we did in November.
We are long-time advocates of the Community College System of New Hampshire’s Great Bay Community College’s Veterinary Technician program, the only program in the State, having hired graduates over the years and occasionally teaching a class.
Dr. Dutton presented an overview of wildlife medicine, and even taught students how to wrap an injured wing on a bald eagle – a stuffed animal bald eagle!
September 2025 - NH Center for Wildlife Presentation to the Harris Center for Conservation Education
On September 24, Dr. Michael Dutton and Helen Dutton, founders of the New Hampshire Veterinary Center for Wildlife, gave an online presentation to approximately 50 participants at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, NH. Mike and Helen discussed the need for an increase in care for injured wildlife in New Hampshire.
March 2025 - Partnership with Lead Urgent Care Veterinary Services in Concord
While we continue working through the Town of Hooksett’s building approval process and then move on to building our medical facilities, we have created a short-term solution to answer the medical needs of New Hampshire’s wildlife.
Dr. Alison Darby, owner of Lead Urgent Care Veterinary Services in Concord, will provide Dr. Dutton the time and space to medically treat and surgically repair injured wildlife as well as mentor interested and motivated veterinarians and veterinary staff in wildlife care.
As he has done for the past 32 years, all of his medical services will be provided free of charge to licensed wildlife rehabilitators.
January 2025 - Presentation to Manchester Conservation Commission
Thanks to our board member, John Moeling, we presented our project to the Manchester Conservation Commission. While we will be located in Hooksett, the Commissioners understood that we will be a much needed State-wide resource and while they can’t officially endorse us, they clearly were supportive of the project as individuals.
The Commissioners are an enthusiastic, supportive team rooting for the environment and the life it supports. Thank you, John, and Manchester Conservation Commission!
November 2024 - We Have Been Approved as a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Organization
In November 2024, a very important item from our ‘To Do’ list has been checked off: the IRS determined that we are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and donors can deduct contributions made to us. EIN #99-2398990. Your support is greatly appreciated!
October 2024 - $45,000 In-Kind Contribution Received!
A big THANK YOU to the Barrington NH Library Foundation, who are beginning their renovation of a former medical office building in the town.
Our mutual architect, Jason LaCombe of SMP Architecture, suggested that rather than putting the medical office cabinets into a landfill, perhaps they would consider donating them to us, and they eagerly agreed!
With help from volunteers, we moved, hefted, lifted, stacked and then stored 76 cabinets that we will use in our treatment areas, food prep, pharmacy, offices, and other wildlife hospital areas. Thank you to the Foundation and our volunteers. We couldn’t have done it without you.
October 8, 2024 - Town of Hooksett Zoning Approval
Good news! The Town of Hooksett Zoning Board of Adjustments approved our request for a special exception to build our Wildlife Center. Although we will only treat wildlife and operate as a not-for-profit, we are considered “commercial” for zoning purposes. We showed them conceptual building plans which were designed to blend into the residential area and into the natural environment. The Zoning Board showed support from four of its members and we are thankful for their support.
August 26, 2024 - NH Center for Wildlife featured in Union Leader!
Read an article in August 26th’s Union Leader “Proposed in Hooksett: A Place to Heal Wild Creatures” by Shawne K. Wickham, Union Leader Staff.
August 12, 2024 - Presentation to Hooksett Conservation Committee
We presented our preliminary plan to the Hooksett Conservation Committee and they are on board with our project! Next up: Zoning Board presentation in September.
August 6, 2024 - Land Donation from Hooksett Landowners
We received a Letter of Intent from the Hooksett landowners today of their intention to donate the land to us. Mind-blowing! They are especially supportive of our strong educational intention to nurture and develop wildlife medical and rehabilitation skills in veterinarians, animal health professionals, and people interested in volunteering as licensed wildlife rehabilitators. There are kind and generous people everywhere!
August 5, 2024 - Concept Discussion with Hooksett Planning Board
We had a successful concept discussion with the Hooksett Planning Board, Every person we have met from the Town has been helpful and encouraging. Thank you, Hooksett!