Dear Colleagues, Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) rescue, rehabilitates and releases sick and injured marine mammals in Orange County California and has a robust research program studying marine mammal health and broader ocean health topics. PMMC is gearing up to open our newly expanded marine mammal rehabilitation hospital and is hiring several positions to support our growing rescue program, rehabilitation hospital, and research team (https://www.pacificmmc.org/careers). Positions include: 1) Director of Rescue and Cetacean Conservation, 2) Associate Veterinarian. 3) Veterinary Technician, and 4) Animal Care Supervisor. Please see the position description below and follow links provided for more information and how to apply. We look forward to seeing your applications!
Director of Rescue and Cetacean Conservation: This is a leadership position that is responsible for overseeing the Rescue and Response team and will help develop PMMC’s new Cetacean Conservation Program. The primary responsibilities include facilitating marine mammal rescues, on-water responses, whale disentanglement efforts, pinniped remote sedation operations, drone support, and necropsies, and growing our Cetacean Conservation initiatives. More information and how to apply can be found here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64c8472af9308f67b75ea7af/t/67660f5efc55293f6b41b351/1734741855004/Director+of+Rescue+and+Cetacean+Conservation+Call+for+Applicants_12.16.2024.pdf Associate Veterinarian: This is an essential position that oversees the medical diagnosis, treatment and care of sick and injured wild marine mammals undergoing rehabilitation. PMMC’s newly renovated hospital is equipped with in-house bloodwork, radiographs, ultrasound, endoscopy, as well as access to advanced imaging (MRI and CT) and specialty consultation. Additional responsibilities include performing necropsies, overseeing veterinary extern and internship programs, and mentoring our amazing Animal Care Staff and Volunteers. The Associate Veterinarian is a critical link between our rehabilitation hospital and our research program. We encourage applicants with both clinical and research interests to apply. Canidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, (DVM, VMD) from US AVMA accredited veterinary school. More information and how to apply can be found here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64c8472af9308f67b75ea7af/t/6776c807e630713d32cf96b4/1735837703841/Associate+Veterinarian+Call+out_12.23.2024.pdf Veterinary Technician: This position plays a key role in supporting our Veterinary and Animal Care Staff with all aspects of patient care. PMMC’s newly renovated hospital is equipped with in-house bloodwork, radiographs, ultrasound, endoscopy, as well as access to advanced imaging (MRI and CT) and specialty consultation. Additional responsibilities include assisting with necropsies, mentoring veterinary externs, med team, and our amazing Animal Care Staff & Volunteers. Minimum 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant; preference given to applicants with wildlife/rehabilitation, aquarium, zoological, ER/ECC, and/or anesthesia experience. More information and how to apply can be found here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64c8472af9308f67b75ea7af/t/6776c8e6069ce4524d7a1066/1735837926676/Vet+Tech+Call+Out+2025.pdf Animal Care Supervisor: This position leads the daily care, husbandry needs, and treatments to marine mammal patients undergoing rehabilitation, and oversees Volunteers providing care for various pinnipeds species during their rehabilitation process. Secondary responsibilities include assisting with marine mammal rescue, veterinary procedures, necropsy, and research. More information and how to apply can be found here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64c8472af9308f67b75ea7af/t/676611238de953226164a66c/1734742307981/Full-Time+Animal+Care+Supervisor+Call+Out_12.20.2024.pdf Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or request for further information about our organization or the positions. All the best, Alissa Deming (adem...@pacificmmc.org) [cid:c1b8080a-be5d-491b-9412-88ac9f996035]<http://www.pacificmmc.org/> www.pacificmmc.org<http://www.pacificmmc.org/> Alissa C. Deming DVM, MS, PhD Vice President of Conservation Medicine and Science O: (949) 494-3050 ext:202 20612 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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