Veterinary Internships
Shelter Medicine Internship
These veterinarians have diverse educational opportunities as they rotate through experiences at our Pilar & Chuck Bahde Center for Shelter Medicine, which opened in 2019, and at our various other campuses and locations. They gain skills in clinic medicine, surgery and multiple veterinary specialty areas. They also engage in public speaking, teaching seminars, participating in rounds, external shelter evaluations, field experiences and so much more.
For more information or to apply, please visit: Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program.
Wildlife Medicine Internship
These veterinarians spend the year at both our Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center and Ramona Wildlife Center, learning about how to care for everything from hummingbirds and ducklings to bobcats and coyote pups. Through the Wildlife Medicine Internship, participants are able to make a lifesaving difference for fragile animals who don’t normally get a second chance, helping them to recover and be released back into the wild where they belong.
For more information or to apply, please visit: Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program.
Meet Our Interns
Dr. Michaela Ogelsby
Dr. Oglesby attended the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, where she earned her doctorate of veterinary medicine and completed the Shelter Medicine graduate certificate. She has dreamt of a future in shelter medicine since volunteering with a small animal rescue in middle school over 15 years ago, and she is excited to develop a strong foundation in this field over her year-long internship with San Diego Humane Society. Once she graduates from the program, she hopes to make a positive impact on the animals and people within her own community. She is passionate about community cats and was involved with Operation Catnip, Gainesville’s community cat program, for over 10 years. Dr. Oglesby loves to be creative, with hobbies including graphic design, photography and crafting.
Dr. Rees Parrish
Dr. Parrish began his internship with San Diego Humane Society after graduating from veterinary school at the University of Minnesota, where he served on the Global Health Student Advisory Board. While he worked on the veterinary teams at two different veterinary care centers and a wildlife rehabilitation center in Minnesota, he is particularly drawn to shelter medicine because of its unique impact on animals and the community. Dr. Parrish is thrilled to learn from the experts at San Diego Humane Society and is happy to live in an area that allows him to explore his love of outdoor activities year-round. Most importantly, Dr. Parrish is a member of the orange cat club as Crunch’s proud guardian.
Dr. Leobardo Escalante
Dr. Escalante joined San Diego Humane Society after earning his veterinary medicine degree at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona. While attending veterinary school, he was active in student leadership, serving as President of Students of Color Outreach, Retention and Education, and as a mentor in the Summer Enrichment Program. This program was a camp for high school students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. Dr. Escalante provided guidance and support as participants discussed a future in the field and learned how to best prepare for veterinary school. He is passionate about strengthening the human-animal bond and is specifically interested in supporting our Community Veterinary Program to help give care to every pet who needs it.
Dr. Yaneli Gutierrez
Dr. Gutierrez attended University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her doctorate of veterinary medicine and was involved with the UofA Street Medicine Club. The club helped provide services to the local community of unhoused individuals while applying principles of the One Health philosophy — an approach that focuses on the intersectionality between animal, human and environmental health. She has also volunteered for Kitten Rescue Los Angeles and worked as a veterinary assistant at Adobe Animal Hospital in Northern California. Dr. Gutierrez is excited to gain experience in shelter medicine and help increase access to veterinary care for under-resourced communities.
Dr. Anna Marie Bosch
Before joining San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife program, Dr. Bosch received her doctorate of veterinary medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. While attending veterinary school, Dr. Bosch gained hands-on veterinary experience at several clinics and wildlife centers, including California Wildlife Center, Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Carolina Raptor Center and more. An especially impactful experience for Dr. Bosch was her time spent with the UC Davis College of Veterinary Medicine working toward improving the human-wildlife relationship and overall public health in East Africa. After graduation, she served as the associate veterinarian at All Pets Animal Hospital, an emergency care clinic in Katy, Texas. Dr. Bosch is passionate about wildlife medicine and is excited to gain expertise in this area through her internship with Project Wildlife.
