Want help obtaining rehab license/permit in Virginia.

[sadiesmom]

I'm new here and not entirely sure where I should post this. I'm from Virginia, where keeping most wildlife is illegal without the proper permits or licenses. I'm interested in finding a rehabber close to me so that I might volunteer under them and eventually get my own license.

[rippie-n-lilgirlsmom]

Sadiesmom I just posted a link on your first question.
http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/s...23568post23568

[sadiesmom]

I appreciate the link, however I've already tried contacting a few of those people before. I think I might try again, though. Won't hurt anything!



Other information/resources/contacts are still appreciated. I'm adamant on this!

[Gabe]

I have a friend that is a rehabber in Virginia, it is very difficult to find rehabbers there. She sometimes has to travel two hours to meet a rehabber half way with an animal. What are their requirements to get your license? Do you have to work with someone or just take the test. If you were able to take the test, you could mentor online with someone. People on the squirrel board give good advice.

[sadiesmom]

As I understand it, you have to volunteer under someone who is already licensed for two years. After that, a Virginia state game warden must come and inspect the proposed accomodations for housing the animals under your care. I think that in order to continue a valid license, a rehabber must take so many credit hours of an educational wildlife class per year.

I wish it was just as easy as taking a test and paying for the license. Actually, I'm trying to figure out if that can be done if someone is planning on being supervised by a game warden. That would cut out a two year waiting period.

[Gabe]

Wow, sounds like they really want their rehabbers well trained in Virgina. Maybe that's why there are so few and far between. Is there someone near you to train with? I wish you luck, don't give up the pursuit, rehabbers are truly needed everywhere.