Ever since I started studying veterinary medicine at the Freie Universität Berlin, I have felt a strong interest in wildlife. In my second year, I began working in the wildlife department of the small animal clinic at my vet school. There, I treated various species of wild birds commonly found in German cities and suburban areas, as well as hedgehogs and occasionally bats. I loved working with these animals and knew I wanted to incorporate wildlife rehabilitation into my fourth-year internships.