Wildlife Center of Virginia

Waynesboro, VA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Unknown
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Wildlife Zoo Avian Small Animal Companion Reptile Amphibian Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

Emergency Hospitalization Imaging In House Lab Surgery End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Radiology

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

A teaching and research hospital for native wild animals. Founded in 1982, the Wildlife Center of Virginia is an internationally recognized teaching hospital for wildlife medicine and clinical research. Since its founding, the Center has treated more than 100,000 wild animal patients representing more than 200 species native to the Commonwealth of Virginia

Founded in 1982, the Wildlife Center of Virginia is an internationally recognized teaching hospital for wildlife medicine and clinical research. Since its founding, the Center has treated more than 100,000 wild animal patients representing more than 200 species native to the Commonwealth of Virginia

Mission — Teaching the world to care about, and care for, wildlife and the environment

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime

Team at a glance

4
Support staff

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Critter Camsstreaming programs

Services in detail

veterinary treatmentsurgerycritical carerehabilitationpublic educationprofessional trainingresearch

Appointments & hours

The Center’s clinic is open seven days a week year-round to admit and treat wild animals in need. The front desk is staffed daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; one of the Center’s staff veterinarians is on call after business hours for wildlife emergencies

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Frequently asked

Does Wildlife Center of Virginia offer emergency or urgent care?+

Wildlife Center of Virginia provides daytime emergency care.

Does Wildlife Center of Virginia treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Wildlife Center of Virginia offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Wildlife Center of Virginia offer?+

Wildlife Center of Virginia offers Emergency, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab, Surgery, End Of Life.

When was Wildlife Center of Virginia established?+

Wildlife Center of Virginia has served the Waynesboro, VA community since 1982.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 247 reviews

The Wildlife Center of Virginia serves as a vital rescue and rehabilitation facility for native wildlife in the Shenandoah Valley. The organization provides responsive intake services for injured animals, offering patient tracking systems and follow-up updates to community members. The staff is widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated to educating the public and treating creatures in need.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.