Chemical Capture Training for Zoo and
Wildlife Students and Professionals
The most current, extensive, and field-based chemical immobilization courses
Mark R. Johnson DVM, Instructor
Chemical Capture Live Course Details
Dr. Mark is now teaching courses online! Visit our Online Course webpage for links and more details.
When live courses resume – To be determined
- 2-day and 3-day courses are available
- Full coverage of field-based zoo and wildlife chemical immobilization
- Thoroughly addressing animal care such as body position, head cover, and patient monitoring
- Covers each aspect of animal processing such as ear tagging and sample collection
- Hands-on labs every day including dart gun practice, needle & syringe lab
- In 3-day courses, students will chemically immobilize live animals with the latest drug combinations
- We strive to empower every student, strengthen every professional, and help every animal
Each course provides 22 CE credits for the Wildlife Society Professional Development Program.


GWR courses are for:
Federal/State/Tribal/Private Wildlife Biologists
Animal Keepers/Animal Care Providers
Other Zoo Professionals
University Students
Veterinarians and Vet Technicians
Animal Control Officers
Watch a GWR Course in Action!
GWR Course in Oregon
This slideshow/video shows the classroom experience, dart gun lab, needle and syringe lab, and two goat labs. A powerful learning experience and we are all having fun!
GWR Hands-On Lab with Captive Wolves
Instructional video teaching the principles for collecting blood from wildlife filmed from one of GWR’s courses.
GWR Course at Wolf Haven International
Dr. Mark describes a GWR chemical capture course, animal care, and important ethical values.
KOMO News, Seattle WA
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