Dear Colleagues, The Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) is accepting applications for 2023 veterinary student externship (open to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students). The PMMC rescues, rehabilitates and releases marine mammals and inspires ocean stewardship through research, education, and collaboration. As part of our mission of education, the PMMC offers a 4 to 6 week externship for veterinary students that provides experience in marine mammal medicine, rehabilitation, husbandry, necropsy and research. Position: Marine Mammal Veterinary Student Externship Location: Laguna Beach, California Duration: 4 to 6 weeks Dates: January 1st, 2023 - August 1st, 2023 Due Date: December 1st, 2021, or sooner; applications will be reviewed as received Description: The extern will work under the direct supervision of the veterinarians, as well as assist animal care staff and volunteers with daily care and feeding of the patients. Externs will participate in pinniped (and occasional cetacean) triage, physical examinations, medical treatments, anesthesia, phlebotomy, radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy and surgery depending on the needs of the patients at the time of their externship. In addition, externs will participate in live animal stranding response and necropsy, including pinnipeds, dolphins and whales. Externs will be required to complete a small research project. Results will be presented to Pacific Marine Mammal Center staff and volunteers, with the ultimate goal of completing a project that can be presented at a conference and/or published in a peer-reviewed journal. This is an unpaid position and preference will be given to students who will be in their final clinical year of veterinary school at the time of the externship. Travel, housing and transportation will not be provided and is the responsibility of the extern. Requirements and Preferences: * Preference will be given to students in their final clinical year of veterinary school at the time of the externship * Must be able to lift 50 pounds, be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and maintain a safe work environment * Unpaid position: Travel, housing, and transportation will be the student's responsibility * Hours and availability: 40 hours per week; must be available for afterhours emergencies, weekends and holidays * Preference will be given to those with marine mammal and/or research experience * Excellent communication skills * Ability to accurately and effectively complete medical records To apply, please include the below materials with PDF saved with the applicant’s last name: 1. Cover letter, including 3 preferred blocks consisting of 4 to 6 weeks (if the student schedule is completely open for several months, please indicate that as well) 2 Curriculum vitae and three professional references 3. One letter of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic and/or clinical performance (these can be submitted to Hospital@pacificmmc.org directly from the writer) All materials should be submitted no later than DECEMBER 1st, 2021 to: To: Hospital@pacificmmc.org Subject: 2023 Veterinary Student Externship Program Attn: Dr. Kaylee Brown https://www.pacificmmc.org/veterinary-externships Alissa C. Deming, DVM, MS, PhD Vice President of Conservation Medicine and Science [cid:618a5a3f-91ee-42a9-94cd-46f5eab85e97] 20612 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651 ademing@pacificmmc.org | ph 949.494.3050 | fax<http://fax> 949.494.2802 | www.pacificmmc.org<http://www.pacificmmc.org/>