Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Resident Rotation in Marine Mammal Medicine and Pathology
About The Position
The Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Resident Rotation is an opportunity for anatomic and clinical pathology residents in established programs (traditional and non-traditional tracks) or those that have recently completed a program, to gain experience in marine mammal anatomy and pathology. Rotating residents will provide postmortem data on our patients and select carcasses, which consists 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 and histopathology including classic diseases. This program requires a minimum of 2 weeks to maximum of 4 weeks duration and has openings year-round. The highest case load will be between March 1 and September 30 of 2026. (All slots for 2025 have been filled, with openings still available for 2026). 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 and guest housing. Those who are accepted into the program will be asked to submit a separate application for housing.
Requirements
- DVM, anatomic or clinical pathology resident in a pathology residency training program.
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination.
Responsibilities
- Perform gross necropsies and write necropsy reports, trimming in cases, evaluating histology from cases and writing associated reports after review with the pathologist.
- Opportunity to aid in gross necropsy instruction with veterinary students.
Benefits
- No benefits
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
