The Aquarium of the Pacific is offering 4 externship/preceptorship programs in the veterinary services department for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. Accepted students will train under the supervision of the veterinary and husbandry staff during administration of the facilities preventative animal healthcare program and any current medical cases. Students will be expected to develop and present a case report or review of an applicable topic in aquatic medicine to the aquarium staff. 

The animal collection of approximately 11,500 animals consists of pinnipeds, sea otters, marine birds, psittacine birds, raptors, reptiles, amphibians, marine fish, and invertebrates. The majority of cases presented are fish and birds. 

3rd and 4th year veterinary students, also available to veterinarians (within 2 years of graduating).

Positions are available January - February, March - April, August - September, November - December. Each position is a minimum of 3 weeks and a maximum of 6 weeks depending on the students’ availability.

Housing and transportation are not provided and are the responsibility of the student.

No stipend is provided.

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