Practicum Opportunity: Vancouver Aquarium – Marine Mammal Rescue

Multiple practicum opportunities available!

6-credit in-person working at the Marine Mammal Rescue (offsite Aquarium). Students will work alongside the veterinary staff and volunteer teams to aid in the rehabilitation of marine mammals admitted to the centre.

Key duties include general husbandry, meal preparation, gavage feeding, helping admit animals, administering subcutaneous fluids, wound management, prepping medications, and potential to assist with rescues and releases.

Placement options are ONLY offered from June-August and September-October.

This application link is now open and will close February 25th, 2024. Applications will not be reviewed until after February 26th, and reference letters are not needed to apply.

See this link for additional info: https://wiki.ubc.ca/Course:APBI496

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