Instructions
Begin by contacting your regular veterinarian. Many veterinarians have experience with treating wildlife, so if you're lucky, your veterinarian may very well be qualified and experienced in the care of orphaned baby squirrels. If your veterinarian cannot treat the squirrel, ask them if they know of another veterinarian who can assist. Most veterinary clinics get these requests periodically, so they should have a list of other veterinarians who treat wildlife or exotics.
Contact a wildlife rehabilitation facility in your region. Wildlife rehabilitation facilities often have veterinarians on-staff who are available to assist caretakers of wildlife orphans. If they do not have someone on-staff who can assist, a wildlife rehabilitator will likely be able to direct you to a veterinarian in the area who is qualified to assist.
Contact the local branch of the Animal Rescue League, SPCA or another large animal welfare organization in your area. Many of these organizations are equipped to care for wildlife. In the event that they cannot assist you, most will be happy to provide a referral.
Contact veterinary schools in your area. For instance, in the Boston area, Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine has a wildlife care clinic on-site. Many other universities with a veterinary school program have similar clinics that can assist an orphaned baby squirrel.
Contact a local exotics veterinarian. Most people think of exotics and think of some odd, rarely-heard-of creature. But this is not the case. An exotics veterinarian will treat a wide variety of animals that fall outside the category of "dog" and "cat." This includes rodents like squirrels, rats, possums, along with ferrets, raccoons, skunks, hedgehogs, reptiles and more.
Use the internet to your advantage! The internet is a great way to look up local squirrel rescue organizations, wildlife rehabilitators, exotics veterinarians, wildlife veterinary clinics, and wildlife agencies. All of these people or organizations can be helpful to a baby squirrel's caretaker.
How to Find a Veterinarian to Treat an Orphaned Baby Squirrel
If you find an orphaned baby squirrel, you will also need to find a veterinarian to examine and treat the baby squirrel, especially if an illness arises. In addition, all orphaned squirrels should be examined before they are released back into the wild. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be difficult to find a veterinarian who is qualified to treat an orphaned baby squirrel. Follow these steps to locate a veterinarian who can assist and treat the baby squirrel. It's recommended that squirrel caretakers locate a veterinarian who can treat the squirrel before an illness or other problem strikes.