Advanced Training
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As part of our mission of education, we offer a variety of hands-on learning opportunities. We currently offer:
2027 VETERINARY INTERNSHIP
ABOUT THE POSITION
Applications are Open! Apply now or before December 1st, 2026.
PMMC’s Teaching Hospital is accepting applicants for a 1-year 2027 Conservation Medicine Veterinary Intern.
This program focuses on advanced veterinary training in wild marine mammals with a goal to utilizing patients as sentinels for larger picture ocean health concerns to help lead conservation efforts. There is potential to complete a second year Fellowship for applicants interested in expanding their experience. Please include in your cover letter any specific clinical or research interests you feel our internship would help you develop and the skills you bring to our team!
Primary Responsibilities
Pinniped husbandry, physical examination, medical treatments, anesthesia, phlebotomy, radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, surgery
Cetacean stranding response, triage, stabilization, transport
Necropsy of pinnipeds and cetaceans
Pursue research projects
Mentor veterinary externs, visiting research students, staff, and volunteers
Requirements
Must have Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from US AVMA accredited veterinary school
Must be able to obtain a State of California veterinary medical license
Must have previous experience as a veterinarian - preference given to those with marine mammal, wildlife, and/or research experience.
To Apply:
1. Cover letter (Including clinical/research interest & available start date)
2. Curriculum vitae and three professional references
3. One letter of recommendation
All materials should be submitted via email on or before Dec 1, 2026:
2028 VETERINARY STUDENT EXTERNSHIP
ABOUT THE POSITION
Applications are Open! Apply now or before December 1st, 2026.
Pacific Marine Mammal Center offers a 4-week externship for veterinary students that provides experience in marine mammal medicine, rehabilitation, husbandry, necropsy and research. 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.
What You’ll Do
Pinniped triage, physical examinations, medical treatments, anesthesia, biological sample collection, radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, and surgery
Cetacean stranding response, triage, and stabilization
Marine mammal necropsy
Potential to complete a small research project
Students will be scheduled for 4-to-6-week blocks.
Preference will be given to students who will be in their clinical year of veterinary school at the time of the externship.This is an unpaid position. Travel, transportation, and housing will not be provided and is the responsibility of the extern. Please note that housing in this area can be expensive and plans should be made accordingly.
Materials should be submitted via email on or before Dec 1st, 2026:
2026 MED TEAM VOLUNTEER
ABOUT THE POSITION
Applications for the 2026 veterinary medical team volunteer program are currently closed. Applications for the 2027 busy season will open in September 2026.
Check back later!
We look forward to your application
Not only are we excited to share our mission but we look forward to what you will uniquely bring to marine mammal care and ocean stewardship.