Location: Mystic , CT , United States
Application Deadline: Oct-01-2024
The veterinary externship program at Mystic Aquarium provides fourth-year veterinary students the opportunity to gain experience in aquatic animal medicine. Students are exposed to the veterinary care and husbandry of a diverse range of species including belugas, seals, sea lions, fish, invertebrates, sea turtles, terrestrial reptiles, penguins, amphibians, sharks and stingrays. Students assist the aquatic veterinary specialists with the medical management of aquarium animals as well as sea turtles and marine mammals in Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program. Students also participate in necropsy evaluations and clinical case rounds. Externs are responsible for completing a research project or literature review on an aquatic veterinary topic for presentation to veterinary staff. The veterinary externship is a non-paid position and students are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation during their program.
Students assist veterinarians in caring for a diverse range of species including belugas, seals, sea lions, fish, invertebrates, sea turtles, terrestrial reptiles, penguins, amphibians, sharks and stingrays.
Fourth-year veterinary students
Externships are 3-4 weeks in duration and offered during the months of September through May. Applications are due by October 1st one year prior to the planned externship (for example, externships for fall 2024 through spring 2025 school year are due by October 1st, 2023). Students will be notified of acceptance by December 31st. Once a student has been selected the program dates will be offered based on the students requested dates and aquariums availability.
Application Materials
Application materials and additional questions should be submitted to Dr. Molly Martony (mmartony@mysticaquarium.org). Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.