Diversity Equity & Inclusion Matter: Monterey Bay Aquarium Veterinary Externship

Monterey Bay Aquarium • Monterey, CA

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About The Position

The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the ocean. Position Description: This externship is designed to provide Veterinary students in their clinical year(s) with experience working with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's diverse group of animals, which includes sea otters, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and aquatic invertebrates. The program seeks to increase the diversity of veterinarians involved in conservation & aquatic animal medicine. Students will assist veterinary and animal care staff with clinical cases, daily rounds, diagnostic & surgical procedures, participate in necropsies, and clinical pathology, as required. They will also observe & assist husbandry staff, applied water science technicians, and the sea otter rehabilitation team to facilitate a better understanding of these aspects of animal care at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The student is required to prepare and present a case report, literature review, or other topic pertinent to the Aquarium and its conservation programs at the end of the externship. The work environment includes, but is not limited to, behind the scenes areas and animal habitats as well as office time. It may include work in wet, slippery areas, hot and humid areas, variable temperature and weather conditions. Locations may also vary between Monterey Bay Aquarium, various off-site facilities, and field sites around Monterey Bay.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a veterinary program and in their clinical year(s) of veterinary studies at the time of their stay at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
• In good academic standing
• In good physical shape (able to lift 25kg) and be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in central coastal, California weather conditions
• We regret that at this time we are unable to accept candidates who are currently living/studying outside the United States

Nice To Haves

• Priority will be given to applicants from underrepresented cultures, races, and/or religions

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary and animal care staff with clinical cases, daily rounds, diagnostic & surgical procedures, participate in necropsies, and clinical pathology, as required.
• Observe & assist husbandry staff, applied water science technicians, and the sea otter rehabilitation team to facilitate a better understanding of these aspects of animal care at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
• Prepare and present a case report, literature review, or other topic pertinent to the Aquarium and its conservation programs at the end of the externship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed