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Overview
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.
The first year is focused on solidifying basic skills in veterinary medicine, performing clinical exams on collection and rescue animals. The second year aims to generate independence in a clinical setting, including more experience with marine mammal medicine.
Duties:
- Develops, management and treatment plans for collection animals including incorporation of water quality and life support system into medical plans.
- Performs gross necropsies, cytologies, and appropriate sample collection for all classes of animals.
- Creates and maintains clear, concise, and detailed electronic medical records in accordance with written standards in a timely manner.
- Time-off is offered for opportunities for out-rotations/field work (mainly in the second year)
- Attendance to one conference funded by the aquarium with the expectation of presenting.
- Required to complete a research project with the intent of future publication, funding is available.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
- Veterinary Degree (DVM, VMD) from an accredited university. If graduate of a foreign school, must have license to practice veterinary medicine in the United States.
- Completion of an internship in small or large animal medicine preferred
- Demonstrated proficiency in aquatic animal medicine
- Maryland veterinary license within 1 month of starting.
- Ability to sign USDA Health Certificates for animal shipments within 6 months of starting (Level II).
- Ability to learn and effectively use all proprietary Aquarium software (Tracks)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekend and/or evening hours, including on-call.
- Ability to perform duties that may include walking or standing for extended periods, lifting, climbing ladders, and working closely with others.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work with diverse husbandry staff are essential.
- Employees assigned to this position will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and possess the ability to drive a variety of vehicles (cars, vans/trucks).
Start Date: July 1 2023
Application: Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Aimee Berliner, Director of Animal Health and Welfare, National Aquarium in Baltimore, 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202; phone (410) 576-3853; e-mail aberliner@aqua.org.
Deadline: March 20, 2023
The National Aquarium is committed to diversity and invites individuals who bring a diversity of culture, experience and ideas to apply.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL AQUARIUM
Recently named one of Baltimore’s Best Places to Work, the National Aquarium opened in 1981 as a nonprofit aquatic education and conservation organization, the jewel of the city’s Inner Harbor redevelopment. SmartCEO Magazine honored the National Aquarium with the Healthiest Workplace award and the Corporate Culture award in 2016. With a mission to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures, the Aquarium is consistently ranked one of the nation’s two top aquariums and has hosted over 51 million guests since opening.
Today, the National Aquarium builds on a history of local, regional and global conservation initiatives that provide real solutions for protecting marine life, ecosystems and aquatic communities. Its Animal Rescue team has rescued, rehabilitated and released hundreds of marine mammals and endangered sea turtles throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Its Animal Care and Welfare teams participate in important research efforts to confront pressing ocean conservation issues and advocate for smarter policies at local, state and federal levels. Through education, research, conservation action and advocacy, the National Aquarium is pursuing a vision to change the way humanity cares for our ocean planet.
HOW TO APPLY Interested and engaged applicants should apply through our website http://aqua.org/jobs. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made by e-mailing HR@aqua.org.
