Who's Who in Sea Otter Pup's First Examination?

Last we we showed you a peek inside a sea otter pup admission exam, and here’s a little more info on the process! This comes from the Alaska SeaLife Center, which writes:

Who’s who in a wildlife response patient exam?

When a new patient arrives at the Alaska SeaLife Center, it takes a skilled team to make sure that the first exam is safe and thorough. In EL2526’s admit exam, our veterinary fellow, Dr. Josie, is the one performing the medical assessment, while Wildlife Rescue and Animal Care Specialist Savannah is handling the pup.

The handler plays a critical role. Savannah’s focus is on protecting both the veterinarian and the wild animal by staying in just the right position to prevent potential bites while also not stressing or applying too much pressure to the animal. You may also notice the gear. Savannah is in heavy bite gloves, and Dr. Josie is in nitrile exam gloves.