Wildlife Vet Online Modules

We help vet students get EMS credits without travelling, by presenting self-paced online courses in collaboration with wildlife veterinarians, ecologists and game reserves in south africa.

Modules available individually or as a complete course.

How it works

Modules available individually or as a COMPLETE COURSE:


  1. Module 1: CHEETAHS
  2. Module 2: AFRICAN RHINOS – PART 1
  3. Module 2b: AFRICAN RHINOS – PART 2
  4. Module 3: PANGOLINS
  5. Module 4: AFRICAN ELEPHANTS – PART 1
  6. Module 4b: AFRICAN ELEPHANTS – PART 2
  7. Module 5a: AFRICAN LIONS PART 1
  8. Live Event: LION SURGERY
  9. Module 5b: AFRICAN LIONS – PART 2

Cheetah

3.5 HOURS | 19 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

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Module 1: CHEETAHS (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

Module 1: CHEETAHS (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

3.5 HOURS | 19 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

This mini-course, presented by Dr Peter Rogers (BVSc), is part of our Wildlife Vet Online series. It is ideal for veterinary science students and other biosciences like ecology, zoology and wildlife conservation.

THIS COURSE INCLUDES:

  • 2.5 hours of on-demand video
  • 1 hour of extra resources
  • Full access while a member
  • Certificate of completion

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Comprehend scenarios and research of cheetah 
  • Comprehend best practices of cheetah management
  • Learn about tried and tested veterinary medicine

COURSE TOPICS:

  • Neonatal Mortalities
  • Vitamin Deficiencies and Supplements
  • Anaesthetics
  • Relocation
  • Darting Systems and Techniques
  • DNA Testing and Sampling
  • Vaccination Programs
  • Diseases and Treatments
  • Internal and External Parasites
  • Control Antibiotics
  • Orphan Rearing

COURSE OUTCOMES:

  • 3.5 hours of Clinical EMS, certified by Dr Rogers BVSc
  • Optional Extra Credits
  • Certificates (members only)
  • Additional Resources and Downloads (members only)

African Rhino – Part 1

4 HOURS | 22 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

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Module 2: AFRICAN RHINOS – PART 1 (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

Module 2: AFRICAN RHINOS – PART 1 (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

4 HOURS | 22 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

This mini-course, presented by Dr Peter Rogers (BVSc), is part of our Wildlife Vet Online series. It is ideal for veterinary science students and other biosciences like ecology, zoology and wildlife conservation.

THIS COURSE INCLUDES:

  • 3 hours of on-demand video
  • 1 hour of extra resources
  • Full access while a member
  • Certificate of completion

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Comprehend scenarios and research of rhino
  • Comprehend best practices of rhino management
  • Learn about tried and tested veterinary medicine

COURSE TOPICS:

  • Rhino Immobilization
  • Darting Equipment
  • Species Considerations
  • Treatment Procedures, Drugs and Equipment.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

  • 4 hours of Clinical EMS, certified by Dr Rogers
  • Optional Extra Credits
  • Certificates (members only)
  • Additional Resources and Downloads (members only)

African Rhino – Part 2

3 HOURS | 15 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

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Module 2b: AFRICAN RHINOS – PART 2 (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

Module 2b: AFRICAN RHINOS – PART 2 (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

3 HOURS | 15 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

This mini-course, presented by Dr Peter Rogers (BVSc), is part of our Wildlife Vet Online series. It is ideal for veterinary science students and other biosciences like ecology, zoology and wildlife conservation.

THIS COURSE INCLUDES:

  • 2 hours of on-demand video
  • 1 hour of extra resources
  • Full access while a member
  • Certificate of completion

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Comprehend scenarios and research of rhino
  • Comprehend best practices of rhino management
  • Learn about tried and tested veterinary medicine

COURSE TOPICS:

  • Anti-poaching & De-horning
  • Emergency Wound Care
  • Specialised Equipment
  • Rhino Rescue & Recovery
  • Rhino Orphans

COURSE OUTCOMES:

  • 2 to 3 hours of Clinical EMS, certified by Dr Rogers
  • Optional Extra Credits
  • Certificates (members only)
  • Additional Resources and Downloads (members only)

Temminck’s Ground Pangolin

4 HOURS | 21 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

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Module 3: TEMMINCK’S GROUND PANGOLIN (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

Module 3: PANGOLINS (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

4 HOURS | 21 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

This mini-course, presented by Dr Peter Rogers (BVSc), is part of our Wildlife Vet Online series. It is ideal for veterinary science students and other biosciences like ecology, zoology and wildlife conservation.

THIS COURSE INCLUDES:

  • 3 hours of on-demand video
  • 1 hour of extra resources
  • Full access while a member
  • Certificate of completion

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Comprehend scenarios and research on pangolin
  • Comprehend best practices of pangolin management
  • Learn about tried and tested veterinary medicine

COURSE TOPICS:

  • Introduction to the species
  • Anti-poaching
  • Community Education
  • Drugs and Treatments
  • Specialised Equipment
  • Rescue and Recovery
  • Feeding and Care
  • Release in the Wild
  • Contributions by Julia Rugheimer, Leno Sierra and the Zululand Conservation Trust

COURSE OUTCOMES:

  • 3 to 4 hours of Clinical EMS, certified by Dr Rogers
  • Optional Extra Credits
  • Certificates (members only)
  • Additional Resources and Downloads (members only)

African Elephants – Part 1

3 HOURS | 19 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

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Module 4: AFRICAN ELEPHANTS -PART 1 (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

Module 4: AFRICAN ELEPHANTS – PART 1 (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

3 HOURS | 19 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

This mini-course, presented by Dr Peter Rogers (BVSc), is part of our Wildlife Vet Online series. It is ideal for veterinary science students and other biosciences like ecology, zoology and wildlife conservation.

THIS COURSE INCLUDES:

  • 2 hours of on-demand video
  • 1 hour of extra resources
  • Full access while a member
  • Certificate of completion

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Comprehend scenarios and research of elephant
  • Comprehend best practices of elephant management
  • Learn about tried and tested veterinary medicine

COURSE TOPICS:

  • Introduction to the Species
  • Immobilization
  • Anaesthetics
  • Initial Treatments
  • Treatment Problems
  • Transportation

COURSE OUTCOMES:

  • 3 hours of Clinical EMS, certified by Dr Rogers
  • Optional Extra Credits
  • Certificates (members only)
  • Additional Resources and Downloads (members only)

African Elephants – Part 2

4 HOURS | 21 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

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Module 4b: AFRICAN ELEPHANTS -PART 2 (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

Module 4b: AFRICAN ELEPHANTS – PART 2 (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

3.5 HOURS | 17 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

This mini-course, presented by Dr Peter Rogers (BVSc), is part of our Wildlife Vet Online series. It is ideal for veterinary science students and other biosciences like ecology, zoology and wildlife conservation.

THIS COURSE INCLUDES:

  • 2.5 hours of on-demand video
  • 1 hour of extra resources
  • Full access while a member
  • Certificate of completion

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Comprehend scenarios and research of elephant
  • Comprehend best practices of elephant management
  • Learn about tried and tested veterinary medicine

COURSE TOPICS:

  • Tranquillisation
  • First Aid
  • Serious Injuries
  • Specialist Sedations
  • Calf Rearing
  • Case Study Scenario and Worksheet

COURSE OUTCOMES:

  • 3.5 hours of Clinical EMS, certified by Dr Rogers
  • Optional Extra Credits
  • Certificates (members only)
  • Additional Resources and Downloads (members only)

African Lion – Part 1

3 HOURS | 21 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

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Module 5: AFRICAN LION – PART 1 (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

Module 5a: AFRICAN LIONS PART 1 (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

3 HOURS | 21 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

EARLY ACCESS IS NOW AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS!

This mini-course, presented by Dr Peter Rogers (BVSc), is part of our Wildlife Vet Online series. It is ideal for veterinary science students and other biosciences like ecology, zoology and wildlife conservation.

COURSE TOPICS:

  • Introduction to the Species
  • Immobilization
  • Darting
  • Considerations
  • Initial Treatments
  • Antidotes
  • Parasites
  • And more

COURSE OUTCOMES:

  • 2 to 3 hours of Clinical EMS, certified by Dr Rogers
  • Optional Extra Credits
  • Certificates (members only)
  • Additional Resources and Downloads (members only)

African Lion – Part 2

2.5 HOURS | 14 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

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Module 5b: AFRICAN LION – PART 2 (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

Module 5b: AFRICAN LIONS – PART 2 (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

2.5 HOURS | 14 LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

This mini-course, presented by Dr Peter Rogers (BVSc), is part of our Wildlife Vet Online series. It is ideal for veterinary science students and other biosciences like ecology, zoology and wildlife conservation.

COURSE TOPICS:

  • Contraception
  • Tracking
  • Transportation
  • Common Procedures
  • Diseases
  • And more

COURSE OUTCOMES:

  • 2 to 3 hours of Clinical EMS, certified by Dr Rogers
  • Optional Extra Credits
  • Certificates (members only)
  • Additional Resources and Downloads (members only)

African Lion Surgery

2.5 HOURS | FULL LIVE EVENT | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

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Live Event: AFRICAN LION SURGERY (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

Live Event: LION SURGERY (WILDLIFE VET ONLINE)

2.5 HOURS | FULL LIVE EVENT | INTERMEDIATE | VETERINARY STUDENTS | DR PETER ROGERS (BVSC) | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

This live event, presented by Dr Peter Rogers (BVSc) and Painted Dog TV, is part of our Wildlife Vet Online series. It is ideal for veterinary science students and other biosciences like ecology, zoology and wildlife conservation.

COURSE TOPICS:

  • Lion darting
  • Lion transporting
  • Lion surgery
  • This is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at surgery from start to finish.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

  • 2.5 hours of Clinical EMS, certified by Dr Rogers
  • Certificates (members only)
  • Additional Resources and Downloads (members only)

Complete Dynamic Series

BULK BUY SAVING | 40+ HOURS | 130+ DYNAMIC LESSONS | VETERINARY MEDICINE | DR PETER ROGERS BVSC | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES

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Complete Dynamic Series

WILDLIFE VET ONLINE COMPLETE SERIES

BULK BUY SAVING | 40+ HOURS | 130+ DYNAMIC LESSONS | VETERINARY MEDICINE | DR PETER ROGERS BVSC | WILDLIFE VET ONLINE SERIES
This is a dynamic course so it may grow over time – at no extra cost once purchased. Some lessons are subject to change!

The complete series, presented by Dr Peter Rogers (BVSc), includes all available modules and is also a dynamic design providing ongoing updates and new lessons – part of the Wildlife Vet range. It is ideal for veterinary science students and other biosciences like ecology, zoology, marine biology and wildlife conservation.

Wildlife Vet Online Complete includes: Cheetah, Rhino, Pangolin, Elephant, and Lion, with extras on Sharks, Penguins, Leopards, Seabirds, Large Carnivore Ecology, plus more species to come.

COURSE TOPICS AND MODULES:

COURSE OUTCOMES:

  • 40+ hours
  • 130+ Dynamic Lessons
  • Optional Extra Credits
  • Certificates (members only)
  • Additional Resources and Downloads (members only)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • You should be able to use a PC at beginner level.
  • An interest in veterinary medicine would be an advantage.
  • An interest in wildlife conservation would be an advantage.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR:

  • Individuals with passion for nature and the environment.
  • Students of veterinary medicine.
  • Professionals who want to gain knowledge about wildlife conservation / veterinary medicine.

Modules still to come:

Module 6: AFRICAN WILD DOG – Out soon
Module 7: AFRICAN COMMON WILD SPECIES – Out soon
“The course is so impressive and Dr Rogers’ videos are fantastic. Really good content with clear explanations. It’s a fantastic resource for those wanting to do wildlife medicine – it feels really valuable from a veterinary aspect.” 

– Dr N. Leaver / BVSc University of Edinburgh

Sign-up for this life-changing course!

Wildlife Vet Online is not just for wildlife vets, or aspiring wildlife vets, it is suitable for all interested in conservation, ecology and veterinary medicine.