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Intern Veterinarian in Marine Mammal Medicine and Pathology
The Marine Mammal Center
Sausalito, CA, USA
Posted on Sep 14, 2024
Description
Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to: Clinical Veterinarian, Dr. Emily Whitmer
Position Classification: Full-time, One-year position from August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026
Benefits: Full benefits including health insurance through UC Davis.
Compensation: This internship will receive an annual salary of $50,183.00 through UC Davis.
Position Overview
The Intern Veterinarian position includes providing primary medical management and care of hundreds of stranded marine mammals, conducting post-mortem examinations and histological evaluation of deceased animals, developing and conducting a marine mammal health-based research project, medical record keeping, teaching veterinary student externs and other visitors, and some field work and response. This position is a shared and collaborative House Officer position with the University of California Davis of Veterinary Medicine.
This position is a one-year long, full-time, paid position. Housing is available at no cost to the intern in a shared unit located within 2 miles of the Center’s main hospital in Sausalito.
Key Responsibilities
• Work with a robust team of veterinary professionals and volunteers to provide primary care for stranded, debilitated marine mammals, mostly seals, sea lions, and sea otters, including assessment, treatment, husbandry, and critical care.
• Perform work with the pathology team to conduct post-mortem examination on deceased patients to investigate causes of death and disease processes.
• Contribute data and sample collection for marine mammal health research projects.
• Collaborate on multiple ongoing marine mammal health research projects and develop and conduct a unique research project during the internship.
• Contribute to instruction of visiting veterinary students and other veterinary professionals in marine mammal husbandry, medicine, and gross necropsy.
Qualifications and Experience
• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary institution.
• One or more year(s) practicing clinical veterinary medicine is strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain a California veterinary license.
• Valid driver license.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds throughout the primarily outdoor hospital for extended periods of time in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to physically restrain and interact with large and potentially dangerous marine mammals in the rehabilitation hospital setting.
• Hospital environment with use of potent anesthetic drugs, radiographic and other diagnostic procedures indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to walk/cover up to 5 miles during a shift on a frequent basis.
Work Environment
• Working in outdoor weather conditions and elements daily.
• Exposure to sharp instruments and needles.
• Risks associated with animal handling such as animal bites or scratches.
• Potential exposure to formalin.
• Potential exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.
• Involves strong smells associated with deceased animals and the care of animals.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.
OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances global conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.
ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education. The Center is the largest marine mammal Teaching Hospital in the world and a critical training ground for veterinary professionals, combining high-quality animal care with hands-on learning experiences.
For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org
To Apply: Applicants must submit all the following materials to be considered for this program: incomplete applications will not be reviewed
1. Cover letter outlining the applicant's interests and professional goals.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Three (3) letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or clinical performance. These letters MUST be signed and in letter form, such as a PDF, NOT sent as the body of an email. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm receipt of these letters. Letters can be emailed directly to training@tmmc.org.
Application period is open through December 8th, 2024. The selection process will occur in January – February 2025, with notification to applicants to follow by end of February to early March 2025 for the internship that will occur August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026.
Inquiries beyond the guidelines above can be directed to the following email address, but please review the information thoroughly prior to contacting: training@tmmc.org
Salary Description
$50,183.00 annual salary