Marine Mammal Vet Internship: Medicine, Pathology & Research

The Marine Mammal Center; Sausalito (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing provided

Full benefits

Job summary

The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA seeks a one-year Marine Mammal Medicine and Pathology Veterinary Internship. The role collaborates with UC Davis, offering housing nearby and full benefits.

Salary is about $55,000 annually with opportunities to work with pinnipeds, sea otters, and cetaceans. You will gain mentored experience in clinical care, pathology, and research, including field opportunities and a focus on marine mammal health.

Qualifications

• Ability to work closely and safely with wild animals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient examinations, health assessments, treatments and sample collection for rehab and research.
• Develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans, including euthanasia when indicated.
• Perform post-mortem examinations and maintain records.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

DVM (AVMA-accredited)

1 year veterinary experience

Tools

Digital radiology equipment

Centrifuge

Job description

The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA seeks a one-year Marine Mammal Medicine and Pathology Veterinary Internship. The role collaborates with UC Davis, offering housing nearby and full benefits.

Salary is about $55,000 annually with opportunities to work with pinnipeds, sea otters, and cetaceans. You will gain mentored experience in clinical care, pathology, and research, including field opportunities and a focus on marine mammal health.