*2000 Bunker Road - Fort Cronkhite * *Sausalito, CA 94965 Tel 415.289.SEAL Fax 415.289.7333 www.marinemammalcenter.org <http://www.marinemammalcenter.org> * *EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY * * 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, 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 will be 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, 2015 and is for a one-year term. * The Marine Mammal Center veterinary staff includes full and part time veterinarians, three veterinary technicians, a medical technologist and research 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 Veterinary Science team. The Veterinary Intern’s responsibilities include assisting the veterinary medical staff in providing medical management of a large number of stranded marine mammals (mostly pinnipeds); performing post mortem examinations, sample collection for various research projects, and record keeping. A research 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 if possible: * To: vetsciadmin@tmmc.org Subject: 2015 Veterinarian Intern Program Dr. Cara Field Staff Veterinarian The Marine Mammal Center 2000 Bunker Road, Fort Cronkhite Sausalito, CA 94965-2619 Applications are *due by Monday December 1st. *A selection will be made by January 9, 2015.