The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota provides
quality medical care and rehabilitation for all injured,
sick and orphaned wildlife, and shares its knowledge
with the people who care about them.

WRC was founded at the University of Minnesota in 1979 as a student club offshoot of The Raptor Center. From those humble beginnings of just a few dozen animals a year, the WRC has grown into one of the nation's busiest wildlife hospitals and has set the standard for other wildlife rehabilitation centers.

 

A year-round staff of just 10 people, 5 of whom are medical staff, keeps WRC's budget focused on providing care to its patients. During the summer, WRC adds 6 seasonal staff to run its three nurseries (Avian, Mammal and Waterfowl). To contact staff, click on their names for emails or dial 651-486-9410.

 

WRC's STAFF

Phil Jenni, Executive Director

Tami Vogel, Communications Director

Liz Cross, Director of Recruitment and Volunteer Services

Lynnette Scott, Director of Nursery Programs

Karen Koeper, Volunteer Trainer

Leslie Reed, DVM

Renee Schott, DVM

Katie Heino, CVT

Deanna Sebion, CVT

Chris Lewellen, CVT

 

 

The WRC Board of Directors works with Executive Director Phil Jenni in providing guidance to WRC.

WRC BOARD MEMBERS

Sue Keator, Chair

John Faricy, Vice Chair

Jay Mutschler, Treasurer

Kathy Knauth, Secretary

Trevor Ames, DVM

Andrew Bean

Bill Bosch

Scott Caverly

Kerry D'Amato

Lenny Dayton

Glenn Elvig

Kate Johnson

Kathi Roer

Robert Schwartzbauer

Paige Winebarger

Phil Jenni, WRC Executive Director

 

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

Gary Fink

Mrs. David (Babs) Koch

Robert Teetshorn (deceased)