Veterinary Science Internship
Responsibilities: The goal of this internship is to expose the student to all aspects of aquatic veterinary medicine and help prepare them for a career in aquatic veterinary medicine. When working with the veterinarian, the intern will shadow clinical cases and medicine. This includes weekly rounds, assessment, triage, giving necessary care as directed by the animal care staff, animal transport (if needed), and maintenance of records and databases.
Additional roles when working with the veterinary team will include:
- setting up supplies/equipment prior to procedures
- maintenance of stock/supplies in the veterinary hospital, clean-up after procedures, cleaning/packing/sterilizing instruments
- assistance with sample preparation and related laboratory paperwork.
The intern will also spend varying amounts of time working with the aquarium’s quarantine team, stranding and necropsy, and the mammal and reptile training and husbandry areas. Applicants must be flexible and willing to alter their schedule pending cases and other situations that could arise last-minute. Additionally, all interns are responsible for a project of their choice during the course of their internship.
Note: there is an unpaid internship and interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Need-based stipend applications are available.
Required Qualifications: The student must meet the required qualifications in order to apply for the internship.
- Third or fourth year undergraduate student, recent college graduate, or veterinary student
- Pre-Veterinary, Biology, Marine Biology, Animal Science, or related major
- Must have reliable transportation and arrive on time for shift
- Computer proficiency with word processing and data entry
- Strong interest in veterinary medicine and conservation
- Ability to speak in front of groups
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Direct animal care experience
- Minimum of six months working directly with animals
- Valid driver’s license
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a professional attitude and
appearance both with aquarium staff and guests.
Application Materials: Please submit the following documents to be considered for the Veterinary Science Internship. Applications are due March 31st, 2025.
- Résumé (outlining all of your required qualifications)
- Cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest
- College transcripts (official or unofficial)
- Two letters of recommendation (one personal and one professional/academic)
- Please upload the second letter of recommendation in the “Attachments” section in the application portal
- Dates you are interested in (8-12 weeks recommended; 5 weeks minimum)
Please contact Dr. Whitney Greene wgreene@mote.org or intern@mote.org with questions. You may be contacted after submitting your application for additional information and/or an interview.
