Fellowship in Aquatic and Zoologic Animal Medicine - National Aquarium in Baltimore

A two-year veterinary fellowship is being offered by the National Aquarium in Baltimore. The collection includes over 16,000 individuals and 700 species of invertebrates, fresh and saltwater fishes, elasmobranchs, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, including bottlenose dolphins. In addition, the Marine Animal Rescue Program intakes on average 2-5 seals and 20-40 sea turtles per year for rehabilitation. This position is primarily clinical in nature, and the fellow will be involved in all aspects of aquatic animal medicine and surgery including daily interaction with husbandry personnel, physical examination and sample collection, routine and emergency medical treatment, radiology, anesthesia, surgery, and clinical pathology throughout their time here.

Post-Graduate Veterinary Intern/Veterinary Fellow - SeaWorld

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. We are one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal husbandry, behavioral management, veterinary care and animal welfare. We also rescue and rehabilitate marine animals that are ill, injured, orphaned or abandoned, with the goal of returning to the wild.

Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

Basic Job Functions

• This position is intended to provide medical and surgical veterinary experience in the zoological field under the supervision of staff veterinarians.

• This is a one-year, limited duration position, with approximate dates of July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027.

• The intern is expected to enthusiastically represent SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of staff veterinarians, perform all aspects of veterinary care at the park, including but not limited to mammal/elasmobranch/fish/avian/herptile visual and physical exams, diagnostic imaging (ie. ultrasound, radiographs, thermography), sample collection (ie. venipuncture, skin scrapes, biopsies), anesthesia, surgery (soft tissue and orthopedic), infectious disease management, endoscopy, off-site advanced imaging, field immobilization, gross necropsy, after-hour procedures, emergency procedures, and rounds discussions.

• Write medical records in a clear, timely and organized manner as well as review diagnostic results in a timely manner.

• Always uphold professional communication within a zoological setting.

• Participate in journal club of peer-reviewed literature.

• Participate in the rescue, rehabilitation and release program for stranded marine mammals, sea birds and sea turtles.

• Pursue one or more clinical or research interests and prepare the results for presentation to veterinary staff and colleagues at an appropriate professional meeting as well as for publication in the peer-reviewed literature.

Experience Required

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must have a Veterinary Degree (DVM, VMD) from a U.S. and/or AVMA accredited veterinary school.

• A 1-year clinical veterinary internship or commensurate practical experience in small or large animal medicine and surgery is preferred.

• Must possess, or be able to obtain, a State of California veterinary license and USDA accreditation for health certificates.

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have the ability to accurately and effectively prepare medical records.

• Must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds.

• Must maintain a safe work environment and adhere to safety requirements.

• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (wet, humid, sun, etc.).

• Must be able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or languages, and individuals with special needs. Prior work experience with marine animals preferred.

  Compensation - $70,304 Annually

Hours and Availability

40 hours per week, 5 days of unrestricted availability, to include weekends and holidays.

Job perks or benefits

Paid Time Off- Vacation, Optional Holidays, and Sick pay • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401K plan • Life Insurance • Disability Benefits • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Employee Assistance Program • Legal Assistance Plan • SEA Employee Complimentary Park Tickets • SEA Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off

• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401K Retirement plan

• Voluntary Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Disability Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

Veterinary Intern - Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

The Veterinary Internship is a one-year position with the possibility of a second year. The Intern will assist the Veterinary and C.A.R.E. staff in providing medical management for Gulfarium’s diverse collection as well as sea turtles in rehabilitation. They will also have the opportunity to learn from other departments including Husbandry/ Training and Life Support. The primary emphasis in the Gulfarium internship is clinical work, allowing the intern to learn and advance their diagnostic and medical skills such as cytology, radiography and ultrasound, surgery, and gross necropsy. The Intern will assist with teaching two weekend aquatic animal electives during the year for Auburn and Tuskegee veterinary students.

Veterinary Externship Program - South Carolina Aquarium

The South Carolina Aquarium invites veterinary students entering or currently in their clinical year (third or fourth year) to apply for a 3- to 6-week externship. This application cycle is for externships taking place between March 1, 2027 and August 31, 2027. As an institution dedicated to conservation and education, the South Carolina Aquarium offers a unique opportunity to engage with local South Carolina wildlife.

Marine Mammal Medicine and Pathology Veterinary Internship - Sausalito, CA

Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to: Clinical Veterinarian, Dr. Emily Whitmer
Position Classification: Full-time, One-year position
Benefits: Full benefits, including health insurance through UC Davis. Housing is available at no cost to the intern in a shared unit located within 2 miles of the Center’s main hospital in Sausalito.
Anticipated dates: July 29, 2026 - July 31, 2027
Compensation: This position will receive an estimated annual salary of $53,860 through UC Davis.

Program Overview:

This one-year program is designed to train post-graduate veterinarians in marine mammal medicine, husbandry, and pathology. The intern receives mentorship and training from the clinical veterinary team, pathology team, and animal care staff and volunteers at the Center. The Intern provides medical care for sick and injured marine mammals in rehabilitation, conducts post-mortem examinations, and contributes to teaching visiting veterinary and animal care professionals. The Intern also develops and conducts a research project on marine mammal health with the goal of presenting at a scientific conference and publishing. The primary focus is pinnipeds, with occasional opportunities with other taxa such as sea otters and cetaceans. The position may include occasional opportunities for fieldwork, including large-cetacean necropsy, stranding response, and/or veterinary support for free-ranging wildlife research projects.

10th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health - Bodø, Norway, 21 – 25 September 2026

Please join us for the 10th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health (ISAAH), the premier global forum for advancing the science and practice of aquatic animal health. The symposium brings together experts from academia, government, and industry to share new discoveries, innovative technologies, and practical solutions that promote the health and sustainability of aquatic animal populations.

The program will feature plenary sessions, symposia, technical presentations, workshops, and networking events designed to foster collaboration and inspire new approaches to fish health and welfare.

Veterinary Internship in Aquatic Animal Medicine at Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is offering an annual opportunity for graduate veterinarians pursuing specialization in aquatic animal medicine through a Veterinary Internship.

The successful applicant will join a veterinary team of two full-time veterinarians with specialty training in aquatic and zoological medicine, a hospital manager/lead licensed veterinary technician, and a clinical licensed veterinary technician. The veterinary team is responsible for the preventative health, emergency medical care, and welfare of over 4,000 animals housed at the Aquarium, representing over 250 species including invertebrates, teleost fish, elasmobranchs, amphibians, reptiles, birds, small mammals, seals and otters. The veterinarians also provide comprehensive medical care and necropsy services for stranded sea turtles and marine mammals through the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program.

The intern will act as a primary clinical veterinarian, reporting to the Chief of Veterinary Science and Research (Allyson McNaughton, DVM) and the Associate Veterinarian (Alissa Mones, DVM, DACZM). The successful candidate is expected to work independently and efficiently with mentorship and support from the veterinary team. Clinical responsibilities include performing annual examinations, anesthesia, development and implementation of diagnostic and treatment plans, interpretation of diagnostic findings, surgical case management, and necropsy. The intern will also gain experience teaching by providing mentorship to veterinary and undergraduate students and participating in other informal educational programs and seminars. The intern will also educate Aquarium guests as a component of the main veterinary hospital includes a window for interactive guest experience.

The veterinary intern will be encouraged contribute to ongoing research projects and to complete a publication for submission to an appropriate scientific journal. Additional opportunities for education and professional development, including cross-training at other facilities, are possible and encouraged.

This internship will prepare the successful candidate for a zoological medicine residency, specialty internship, or a position working in the field of aquatic animal medicine. This is typically a one-year position, with an opportunity for a second year in the program with agreement by both parties. The successful candidate should be prepared to start in July, 2026. A decision will be made prior to the VIRMP match withdrawal deadline.

Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary college.

• Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of one-year postgraduate clinical experience in small animal medicine and/or zoological medicine in a practice or internship setting.

• Applicant should have successfully completed the National Board Veterinary Licensing Examination.

• Ability to acquire a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Virginia.

• Willing to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Valid Driver’s License and use of a personal vehicle throughout the internship.

• Rabies and tetanus vaccination.

• Entry level familiarity with radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy expected.

Application Requirements:

• Current transcript from veterinary school.

• A current curriculum vitae or resume.

• A cover letter reflecting the applicant’s goals in aquatic animal medicine and research.

• Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic performance and potential in clinical and research settings. Two letters of recommendation must be written by a veterinarian.

• Application materials will be submitted through the City of Virginia Beach job site at the following link:

• For additional information contact: amones@virginiaaquarium.com and amcnaugh@virginiaaquarium.com

To apply: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=VBGOV&cws=37&rid=47933

2026 AAZV 58th Annual Conference - Oklahoma City, October 18th-23rd, 2026

The 2026 AAZV 58th Annual Conference is being hosted by the Oklahoma City Zoo in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA from October 18th-23rd, 2026. Conference registration and the AAZV hotel room block opens June 1, 2026.

Conference will be held at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel. More information is to come and will be announced on this page.

Aquatic Animal Health Fellowship at UC Davis

This is a one-year program designed to train post-graduate veterinarians in the field of aquatic animal health. Specifically, this program will train candidates to integrate expertise in aquatic animal medicine into the broader fields of animal, human, and ecosystem health, through experiences from aquaculture, fisheries, public aquaria, companion animal medicine, academia and research.

Aquatic Animal Health Fellowship at UC Davis

This is a one-year program designed to train post-graduate veterinarians in the field of aquatic animal health. Specifically, this program will train candidates to integrate expertise in aquatic animal medicine into the broader fields of animal, human, and ecosystem health, through experiences from aquaculture, fisheries, public aquaria, companion animal medicine, academia and research.

AQUAVET - 50th Anniversary Party

AQUAVET® is celebrating 50 years in 2026! We are delighted to join EXOTIC365 for a terrific conference in one of America's oldest cities with a downtown area that has a vibrant cultural life and lots of history. Besides America's first zoo - the Philadelphia Zoo, there is a large aquarium just across the Delaware River in Camden, NJ.

AQUAVET® will have a 50th celebration party there. If you want to be part of that, be sure to contact the director:

Donald W. Stremme, VMD
aquavetmail@gmail.com

Veterinary Student Externship 2027 - Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles

Marine Mammal Care Center’s veterinary externship program provides veterinary students in their clinical years of veterinary school the opportunity to gain exposure to marine mammal medicine and rehabilitation. Students will participate in animal husbandry, stranded animal response and triage, biological sampling, diagnostic imaging (which may include radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy depending on patient needs), clinical procedures, anesthesia, and necropsies. Students will work closely with MMCC’s veterinary, hospital, and response staff as well as animal care volunteers.

Veterinary Externship Program - South Carolina Aquarium

The South Carolina Aquarium invites veterinary students entering or currently in their clinical year (third or fourth year) to apply for a 3- to 6-week externship. This application cycle is for externships taking place between March 1, 2026 and August 31, 2026. As an institution dedicated to conservation and education, the South Carolina Aquarium offers a unique opportunity to engage with local South Carolina wildlife.

Veterinary and Veterinary Technician Student Externships - The Wildlife Conservation Society

WCS offers three different externship programs:

• Zoological Medicine and Surgery Veterinary Student Externship, based at the Bronx Zoo

• Aquatic Medicine and Surgery Veterinary Student Externship, based at the New York Aquarium

• Veterinary Technician Student Externship, based at the Bronx Zoo

Veterinary Externship - California Wildlife Center

California Wildlife Center (CWC) invites students who are entering or are in their final clinical year of veterinary school at the time of externship, to apply for 4-week veterinary externship at California Wildlife Center. The externship period will run from March to August of 2026. California Wildlife Center is unique in that it abides by its mission to provide medical care and educational outreach highlighting the local wildlife of California. During the externship, students will assist the Animal Care Department in providing health care to the patients admitted to CWC, which includes various avian species (passerines, corvids, raptors, ducks, and seabirds), small mammals, reptiles, and marine mammals (pinnipeds).

AQUATIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY VETERINARY STUDENT EXTERNSHIP - Wildlife Conservation Society

Thank you for your interest in the aquatic veterinary externship program at the Wildlife Conservation Society. Aquatic Animal Health provides medical, surgical, and pathology services for the New York Aquarium. The clinical caseload varies providing the student with broad exposure to aquatic animal medicine. The student's responsibilities will include morning review of cases and assisting the veterinarians with medical and surgical cases and daily park rounds. The student will also spend time with the Water Quality and Animal Care teams, learning about water quality, life support systems, and husbandry.

2026 AQUAVET® I & II Courses

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is pleased to announce the 2026 AQUAVET® I, II course offerings. These aquatic veterinary medicine education programs currently consist of two courses that will be presented at Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI, in June 2026.

AQUAVET® I: An Introduction to Aquatic Veterinary Medicine is a four-week course (25 May—21 June 2026) intended primarily for veterinary students.

AQUAVET® II: Comparative Pathology of Aquatic Animals is a two-week course (25 May—7 June 2026) oriented toward the pathology of diseases of aquatic invertebrates and fish that are used in biomedical research, encountered in display aquaria, and important in commercial aquaculture.

AQUAVET® Summer Research Fellow (one offered) is an 8-week research program. Students usually study fish disease in a lab at Cornell University. There is no tuition, and after completing the program, they receive a stipend of $3,800.

Veterinary students can receive credits for the courses and graduate; veterinarians can receive CE credits.

More detailed information and admission applications (due by January 15, 2026) are available on the website www.aquavet.org.

Master of Aquatic Animal Medicine Degree

The Master of Aquatic Animal Medicine is an advanced graduate program based at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the CEU Cardenal Herrera University, in Valencia, Spain in collaboration with the world class aquarium, Oceanogràfic. This program equips veterinarians with specialized expertise in the medical care, rehabilitation, and conservation of marine mammals, sea turtles, aquatic birds, fish, and invertebrates. With a strong emphasis on both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, the Master prepares graduates for impactful careers in aquatic animal health and conservation.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Veterinary Externship Program

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is excited to provide veterinary students a robust learning opportunity to gain experience in clinical medicine and rescue/rehabilitation medicine of aquatic species. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium, located near Clearwater Beach, FL, is supported by two clinical veterinarians, a hospital manager, and two veterinary technicians. The collection consists of bottlenose and rough toothed dolphins, North American river otters, pelicans, sea turtles, and various fish and elasmobranchs. Sea turtle and manatee rehabilitation occurs onsite while cetacean rehabilitation occurs offsite about 40min north. In addition, the Aquarium’s five-year plan includes collection additions of California sea lions, sharks and penguin habitats.