*National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program (NMMP)* *Animal Health and Welfare TeamMarine Mammal Health Internship (Undergraduate)Supervisors: Brittany Novick & Veronica Cendejas* *Estimated Hours: *Full Time, M - F 0700 – 1500 *Location: *San Diego, California, USA *Estimated Start Date: *Fall 2021 *Description:* The National Marine Mammal Foundation is located in San Diego, CA and is a world leader in marine mammal medicine. Our mission is to improve and protect life for marine mammals, humans, and our shared oceans through science, service, and education. This internship is working directly in the veterinary hospital that supports the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program and is intended for college-aged or recently graduated, undergraduate-level students who must be a U.S. citizen, able to pass a background check, and willing to accept the internship as an unpaid position.* This internship will give students a unique inside look at the day-to-day operations of a marine mammal clinic, work directly with veterinary technicians and veterinary staff, and learn the ins-and-outs of marine mammal care and medicine. By the end of this internship, students will have completed an array of experiences, including procedure monitoring and routine laboratory tasks, to help prepare them for a career in animal medicine. *To apply for this internship, please send a resume, cover letter, and 2 recommendation letters to Erika Putman at **erika.putman@nmmpfoundation.org* <erika.putman@nmmpfoundation.org>* by close of business on Sunday, August 1.* **Please note: This internship is not intended for veterinary or post-doctoral students. Please visit www.nmmf.org <http://www.nmmf.org/> for more information on our veterinary internships and opportunities. *