Rescue Crew

The Marine Mammal Rescue team includes our staff veterinarian (as well as several consulting veterinarians), animal health technicians, animal care and rehabilitation specialists, and many dedicated volunteers. All members of the team are highly trained to provide qualified and experienced veterinary care to our animal patients.

Staff

Dr Martin Haulena
Staff Veterinarian, Vancouver Aquarium

Lindsaye Akhurst
Manager, Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre

Shanie Fradette
Animal Health Technologist

Kerry Leonard
Marine Mammal Rescue Assistant 

Volunteers

Valued volunteers are essential to the success of the Marine Mammal Rescue and Rehabilitation Program. Caring individuals give their time to help with all aspects of husbandry and care of stranded animals.

Volunteering at the Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Centre involves: cleaning of facilities and animal enclosures, preparing food, assisting with animal feedings, assisting with medication preparation and administration, performing observations, keeping records, assisting with medical diagnostic procedures, accompanying staff on rescues and releases.

How to Become a Volunteer

Are you interested in volunteering at the Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Centre? All volunteers are recruited from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre team of trained individuals. To find out how you can become a Vancouver Aquarium volunteer, please visit the volunteer section of our website.