MARINE MAMMAL MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY VETERINARY INTERN ANNOUNCEMENT
The Marine Mammal Center, an equal opportunity, non-profit employer, is seeking
a Veterinary Intern to join our team. The Marine Mammal Center's mission is to
expand knowledge about marine mammals- their health and that of their ocean
environment-and to inspire their global conservation. Our core work is the
rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals, supported by
state-of-the-art animal care and research facilities, a corps of dedicated
volunteers, and an engaged community.
The Marine Mammal Center, in collaboration with the University of California at
Davis and the Koret Foundation, has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary
Intern based in Sausalito, California at The Marine Mammal Center. This
position requires a DVM degree or equivalent and previous marine mammal or
wildlife experience is desirable. Preference is given to individuals that
possess at least one year of clinical veterinary experience. The position is
paid ($30,000/year) and includes health insurance and other benefits through UC
Davis. Housing is available at no cost to the intern in a unit located within
the Marin Headlands, and the house is shared during the busy season with
veterinary residents, researchers, and externs. This Intern position is
scheduled to start July 30, 2018 and is for a one-year term.
The Marine Mammal Center Veterinary Science department includes multiple full
time veterinarians and veterinary technicians, a pathologist, and research and
rescue staff. This position reports to the Staff Veterinarian and works closely
with the entire Veterinary Science team. The Veterinary Intern's
responsibilities include providing medical management and care of a large
number of stranded marine mammals (mostly pinnipeds), performing post mortem
examinations, sample collection for various research projects, and record
keeping. Opportunities for field work may be available. A research project and
paper or case report is expected to be completed during the internship.
If qualified, applicants should submit the following materials:
1. A cover letter/statement outlining the applicant's goals and interests in
aquatic animal medicine.
2. Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the
applicant's academic and/or clinical performance.
3. A current curriculum vitae, limited to 4 pages.
APPLY AT: https://tmmc.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0fqgn to upload Resume/CV,
and a Cover Letter.
Letters of recommendation with applicant's name in the Subject Line can
be emailed to: [email protected]<mailto:%[email protected]>
Applications are due no later the Friday, December 1, 2017
A decision will be made prior to January 12, 2018
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