Position Description: This externship is designed to provide Veterinary students -especially students of color- in their clinical year(s) with experience working with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's diverse group of animals, which includes sea otters, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and aquatic invertebrates.  The program seeks to increase the diversity of veterinarians involved in conservation & aquatic animal medicine.Students will assist veterinary and animal care staff with clinical cases, daily rounds, diagnostic & surgical procedures, participate in necropsies, and clinical pathology, as required.  They will also observe & assist husbandry staff, applied water science technicians, and the sea otter rehabilitation team to facilitate a better understanding of these aspects of animal care at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  The student is required to prepare and present a case report, literature review, or other topic pertinent to the Aquarium and its conservation programs at the end of the externship.The work environment includes, but is not limited to, behind the scenes areas and animal habitats as well as office time. It may include work in wet, slippery areas, hot and humid areas, variable temperature and weather conditions. Locations may also vary between Monterey Bay Aquarium, various off-site facilities, and field sites around Monterey Bay.Eligibility:Successful Applicants should be:o   Currently enrolled in a veterinary program and in their clinical year(s) of veterinary studies at the time of their stay at the Monterey Bay Aquariumo   In good academic standingo   In good physical shape (able to lift 25kg) and be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in central coastal, California weather conditionso   We regret that at this time we are unable to accept candidates who are currently living/studying outside the United Stateso   Priority will be given to applicants from underrepresented cultures, races, and/or religions Externship Dates:Veterinary Externships are offered from March 1 to November 1 of each year. Students should plan to spend two to four weeks at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.Priority for choosing time slots is according to rank during the selection process.     Application Period:o   Applications for the Veterinary Externship may be submitted between January 1 and October 1 in the year prior to the planned externship. o   All application materials are due by October 1.  (For example, applications for 2024 externships are due by October 1, 2023.)  o   Students will be notified of their acceptance into the program by October 31st, in the year prior to the planned externship. How to Apply:1.    Apply through this website: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MON1023MBAF/JobBoard/84cdbbe5-6ebd-4432-86f2-05e6fcf67a82/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a937801e-28db-4c82-873b-d181cc2062a92.    Select “Apply now” 3. Upload your application documentsa.     Resume/CVb.    Letter of Interest, which should include:i.       How your selection will help achieve enhanced diversity in the professionii.      What experience you haveiii.     What you hope to gain from the placementiv.     How you heard about the placementv.      Your career goals4. Submit via EMAIL: 2 Letters of Reference     NOTE:  Please have your referees send their letters of reference directly to  vetsvcs@mbayaq.org   -- Incomplete applications will not be considered -- Questions? Inquiries? Problems?Contact: Erin Lenihan, Veterinary Services Program Manager Email: elenihan@mbayaq.org Phone: 831-648-4875

Fish (teleosts and elasmobranchs), marine invertebrates, birds (penguins, shorebirds), sea otters, sea turtles

Currently enrolled in a veterinary program and in their clinical year(s) of veterinary studies at the time of their stay at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. In good academic standing

Veterinary Externships are offered from March 1 to November 1 of each year. Students should plan to spend two to four weeks at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Priority for choosing time slots is according to rank during the selection process.

Typically there is housing available through the aquarium, but this is not always guaranteed.

A travel and meal stipend will be provided.

1.    Apply through this website: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MON1023MBAF/JobBoard/84cdbbe5-6ebd-4432-86f2-05e6fcf67a82/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a937801e-28db-4c82-873b-d181cc2062a9

2.    Select “Apply now”

3. Upload your application documents

a.     Resume/CV

b.    Letter of Interest, which should include:

i.       How your selection will help achieve enhanced diversity in the profession

ii.      What experience you have

iii.     What you hope to gain from the placement

iv.     How you heard about the placement

v.      Your career goals

4. Submit via EMAIL: 2 Letters of Reference

    NOTE:  Please have your referees send their letters of reference directly to  vetsvcs@mbayaq.org   

-- Incomplete applications will not be considered --

Website

Email: elenihan@mbayaq.org

Phone: 831-648-4875