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Veterinary Internship Program


The Gulf World Marine Park veterinary medical internship is designed for veterinary students, preferably during their senior level or fourth year at an accredited veterinary college. This program offers exposure to a large number of fish, reptiles, birds, and marine mammals including the only collection of Rough-Toothed Dolphins in the United States. Gulf World is also a Southeast Coordinator for the Marine Mammal Stranding Network, so students will participate in the emergency response team during stranding events.

Senior students are selected each year to participate in the 4-6 week internship; only one student is on-site at a time. Considerations will be made to those students who wish to participate in 2 week externships. Internships are not available for the months of December or May.  A maximum of 4 students will be selected each year for the clinical internship. During this time, students are given the opportunity to observe and participate in various clinical activities under the direction of the veterinary staff. Responsibilities are assigned based on each student’s level of interest and aptitude. Students must complete a project, which will be determined in the first week.

First and second year students:

One first or second year veterinary student may be selected for a summer internship.  This internship is an 8-10 week program, which will teach the student basic medical training with marine mammals. 

All internships are voluntary, and students are responsible for their own transportation and housing arrangements. Students must be U.S. citizens in U.S.-accredited schools.

Third and fourth year students must submit applications for 2010 by November 15, 2009.  First and Second year students interested in the summer 2010 internship must submit applications by March 1, 2010.

All students interested in the Veterinary Medical Externship should send a letter to the address below. This letter should include reasons for wanting to participate in the program and dates of availability. It is recommended that applicants list at least three prioritized availability dates. In addition, students must submit a curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, and proof of U.S. citizenship. All application materials should be forwarded to:


Gulf World Marine Park
Veterinary Internship
15412 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

 


Gulf World Marine Park