Apply now for: Winter and Fall 2010
Time commitment: minimum 6 - 8 Week Rotations

All positions for 2009 and Spring 2010 have been filled. Jan-mid March  2010 is available. Please contact the Office of Volunteer Programs and Internships for more information on available externship dates for 2010 and thereafter.

The New England Aquarium offers a unique experience to 3rd & 4th fourth year veterinary students by offering the opportunity to work in both a museum/institutional setting and in the field of aquatic animal medicine.

The Animal Health Department at the New England aquarium consists of a staff of 10 employees and serves to provide an optimal veterinary and preventive health program for collection and stranded/injured aquatic animals. The department includes 3 veterinarians, 4 biologists, 2 water quality specialists, and a lab office supervisor. We are devoted to education, research, and conservation to investigate and promote global aquatic animal health issues.

Six to eight-week rotations are available for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students to complete veterinary externships in aquatic animal medicine at the New England Aquarium in Boston, MA. Rotations are a comprehensive introduction into aquatic animal husbandry and veterinary medicine. Students are rotated through all areas of the aquarium, which includes working with fish, invertebrates, birds, reptiles, amphibians, marine mammals, environmental quality and marine animal rescue/rehabilitation.

Students are expected to produce a case report, research paper, and 30 minute PowerPoint presentation. For more information or to apply send two (2) copies of a letter of intent, two (2) copies of a curriculum vitae, two (2) copies of veterinary school transcript, two (2) copies of 2 letters of recommendation, and 3 proposed dates of the externship to:

Attn: Veterinary Externship
Volunteer Programs & Internships
New England Aquarium
Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110-3399

Or Fax to: (617) 973-6552
Email: vols@neaq.org
www.neaq.org

Externships are available from September 1 through June 30. Summer rotations are not available. Priority deadline November 1; early decisions can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Because of limited availability, veterinary students should apply up to a year in advance.