EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MARINE MAMMAL MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY VETERINARY INTERN ANNOUNCEMENT

The 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 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 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 August 1, 2017 and is for a one-year term, with the possibility of a second year.

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 Director of Veterinary Science with day-to-day supervision by the Staff Veterinarian and also 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 ), performing post mortem examinations, sample collection for various research projects, and record keeping. 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 the area of 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.

Please submit your application via E-mail:

To: [email protected] Subject: 2017 Veterinary Intern Program

Dr. Cara Field Staff Veterinarian The Marine Mammal Center 2000 Bunker Road, Fort Cronkhite Sausalito, CA 94965-2619

Applications are due by Friday December 2, 2016. A selection will be made by January 6, 2017.

2000 Bunker Road - Fort Cronkhite  Sausalito, CA 94965 Tel 415.289.SEAL Fax 415.289.7333 www.marinemammalcenter.org