Monterey Bay Aquarium โ€” Happy Veterinary Appreciation Day! ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿง๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ™


Today we shellebrate the fintastic humans behind the scenes who ensure the health and well-being of all the animals in our care.

Aquarium staff hold a leopard shark upside down in a water-filled stretcher while another person looks at an ultrasound screen. Text on image reads Today, this sharkโ€™s receiving an endoscopy of the gills and an ultrasound to evaluate its internal organsALT
An Aquarium veterinarian smiles while a leopard shark swims from left to right behind him. Text on image reads Itโ€™s not just about caring for a shark. These animals have been around for millions of years and they inspire me every day! Dr. Mike Murray he him Jane Dunaway director of Veterinary ServicesALT

From leopard sharks to sea ottersโ€”and all in betweenโ€”our veterinary staff provides expert, compassionate care every single day.

Not only are they heroes for our aquatic residents, but theyโ€™re also training the next generation of vet professionals to keep this important work going for years to come.

Two staff veterinarians smile in the animal health lab. Text on image reads Weโ€™re in awe of our stellar veterinary team and thank Dr. Mike and Dr. Ri for inspiring the next generation of veterinariansALT
A leopard shark swims toward the upper right in the Kelp Forest exhibit. Text on image reads Just a few hours later, now with a clean bill of health, the leopard shark returns to the Kelp Forest exhibit and explores its homeALT
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