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Jeff Lederman has been a wildlife
rehabilitator since the 1980’s. Working his way from New Mexico to British
Columbia, he has worked at many wildlife facilities across the US and
Canada. Jeff’s extensive experience includes indigenous North American
species ranging from birds of prey to marine mammals. Studying alternative
medicine all the while, Jeff was preparing for the day when he would build
his own centre. In the Spring of 1997, he realized that ambition when he
founded Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre on Salt Spring Island. Jeff has
published articles in the Journal of American Holistic Veterinary Medical
Association, Homeopathy Today, the publication of the National Centre for
Homeopathy, has received a grant from the Homeopathic Community Council and
been awarded for environmental stewardship in the Gulf Islands. Considered
to be among the top seal rehabilitators in North America, Jeff’s use of
integrative medicine for wildlife places him in a unique position.
E-mail:
jeff@sealrescue.org
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Jackie Ballerone started volunteering for the
Island Wildlife in 1998 and has since worn many hats, including Board
President, administrator and special projects manager. She also works
closely in the development and administration of the Centre’s internship
program. Jackie holds a degree in marketing and has an extensive background
as a marketing and communications specialist in both public and private
sectors. Her passion for wild animals began in the 1970’s when she worked as
a volunteer for Greenpeace trying to stop the Harp Seal slaughter in eastern
Canada.
E-mail: jackie@sealrescue.org
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Amy Smith is a wildlife rehabilitator who
began learning her craft at the Ontario SPCA Wildlife Centre. She is a
graduate of the University of Guelph where she majored in Zoology. Amy
brought her experience in avian and small mammal rehabilitation to Island
Wildlife in 2003 (conveniently escaping the Ontario winters in the process).
Since that time, Amy has crossed over into marine mammal rehabilitation.
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Barb Conyers has worked and volunteered for
Island Wildlife since 1997. She is a graduate of Malaspina College and
enjoys a dual career as both rehabilitator and veterinary technician. Barb’s
wildlife career began in Florida at the St. Petersburg Animal Rescue
organization. In addition to her considerable animal care skills, Barb also
coordinates many of the Centre’s property improvement projects.
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Derrick Milton D.V.M., owner of The Gulf Islands Veterinary Clinic has been the consulting veterinarian for Island Wildlife since the centre’s inception. Dr. Milton received his veterinary education from Ontario Veterinary College. Derrick is also an accomplished, professional musician, who can
be frequently found at our neighborhood pub (performing of course).
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