Pathology Veterinary Student Externship Rotation in Marine Mammal Medicine and Pathology

Description Pathology Veterinary Student Externship Rotation in Marine Mammal Medicine and Pathology Location of Program: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California Reports to: Associate Director of Veterinary Pathology, Dr. Maggie Martinez Program Classification: Seasonal externship/rotation: March 1 – October 30, 2028 Benefits: No benefits Program Overview The Pathology Veterinary Student Externship is an opportunity for veterinary students in their final/clinical year to gain experience in marine mammal anatomy and pathology. Pathology Veterinary Student Externs will conduct necropsies and collect postmortem data on our patients and select carcasses, which consist of phocids, otariids, and the occasional cetacean and sea otter. During their time at The Marine Mammal Center, they will become familiar with marine mammal gross necropsy, anatomy and necropsy report writing. There is no clinical/live animal component to this externship. This program requires a minimum commitment of 3 weeks and maximum of 4 weeks, between March 1 and September 30 of 2028. (All slots for 2027 have been filled). Shared housing near the Center MAY be available for a fee. Independent transportation is required; there is no public transportation to the Center’s hospital or guest housing. Students who are accepted into the program will be asked to submit a separate application for housing.

Key Responsibilities

Perform gross necropsies and write necropsy reports. Learning collection techniques for sampling for histology and other diagnostics as case load allows . Qualifications and Experience DVM student enrolled in end of 3rd year through 4th year (clinical year) of veterinary school. Primarily interested in pathology (no clinical interest). Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds within the necropsy laboratory and/or in the field for extended periods of time in variable weather conditions.