Clinical Veterinary Student Externship Rotation in Marine Mammal Medicine and Pathology
About The Position
The Marine Mammal Center Clinical Veterinary Externship Program is designed for veterinary students in their clinical training (final year of veterinary school) and provides exposure to marine mammal medicine, pathology, rehabilitation, and husbandry. The veterinary student extern will work under the direct supervision of veterinary staff and highly skilled volunteers. Students participate in animal husbandry, veterinary care, necropsy, and daily clinical rounds. Clinical exposure will depend on the present caseload. The majority of the caseload is otariids and phocids with rare exposure to other taxa such as sea otters and cetaceans. This program requires a 4-week duration, between March 1 and September 30 of 2028. (All externship openings for 2027 are filled). The student is expected to work 5 days per week including one weekend day. Shared housing near the Center MAY be available for a fee. Independent transportation is required; there is no public transportation to the Center’s hospital and guest housing. Students who are accepted into the program will be asked to submit a separate application for housing.
Requirements
- Veterinary student enrolled in the clinical year (end of 3rd year through 4th year) of veterinary school.
- Demonstrated interest in wildlife health and conservation and/or zoological animal medicine.
- Independent transportation is required.
Responsibilities
- Observe and participate in veterinary care and husbandry for stranded pinnipeds.
- Observe and participate in post-mortem examination.
Benefits
- No benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
