Excellent Relief Opportunity for Wildlife Veterinarians

The Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Seattle area, is looking for a Wildlife Veterinarian to join our wildlife rehabilitation team at the PAWS Wildlife Center. Our center handles approximately 2,500 wild animals per year consisting of mammals and birds with very few reptiles—species range from a small Hummingbird to a Black Bear cub.  This position is temporary and full-time from approximately July 21 through August 24th, 2010.  Duties include daily rounds, administering medical care, surgery and monitoring the health care of our wild patients supported by an excellent rehabilitation and medical staff.  See our website www.paws.org for more information on agency and position. 

How to Apply:  Please mail or e-mail a Curriculum Vitae to Jennifer Convy, Director, PAWS Wildlife Center, PAWS, PO Box 1037, Lynnwood, WA 98046 or email to jconvy@paws.org.
 
Closing date:  June 23, 2010.              

Purpose of Position:
To provide relief veterinary coverage to manage the medical operations of the wildlife center.

Duties and Responsibilities:  In accordance with organizational policies and procedures, duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversees medical functions of the wildlife center including radiology, clinical laboratory procedures, surgery, and maintaining medical records.
• Works closely with the rehabilitation manager to determine treatment plans, nutritional plans, final disposition of animals, and protocols to minimize zoonotic disease contraction. Assists rehabilitation manager in seeing that standards are adhered to.

• May represent the PAWS Wildlife Center to the media. 

• Assists with the day to day care of the animals as needed on a veterinary level.

Controls over Work:

The Wildlife Veterinarian works under the direction of the Wildlife Director and is expected to work without direct supervision.

Physical Demands:
The Wildlife Veterinarian must be able to lift a minimum of forty (40) pounds.  Work is performed at the PAWS’ facilities and examinations and treatment of animals which may require lifting, bending, stooping, pushing and other moderately strenuous activities.  Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, including working at a computer or surgery / prep table.

Requirements:

• Must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university. Must have at least one year of veterinary experience working in a wildlife rehabilitation center, zoo, wildlife agency, or private practice.

• Must currently have or be able to obtain a Washington State Veterinary License. Must have experience working with a variety of wild birds and mammal species.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to represent the mission, goals and the policies of PAWS in a creative and energetic manner.

• Must be able to work cooperatively with coworkers and the public. Must be able to act decisively regarding constantly changing animal cases and situations for which there may be no existing protocols. 

• Must be able to work efficiently, quickly, and calmly under stressful conditions. Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Washington driver’s license with no record of major or repeated minor traffic offenses.

Note: Under the provisions of the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, the successful candidate will be required to provide both evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.

Veterinary Forensic Pathologist

Two Positions Offered
Starting Salary: $81,823 USD per year (Series & Grade: GS-1801 13)
Location: Ashland, Oregon
Announcement Date: May/June 2010
For further information contact Ed Espinoza (ed_espinoza@fws.gov)
Periodically check the Laboratory website for specific announcement dates http://www.lab.fws.gov
Once announced, the application process is conducted through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, USAJobs website at: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov  

Job Summary:
Both positions are at the National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This is the only full service wildlife forensic laboratory in the world. Its unique role is to provide forensic analysis for Federal criminal investigations and prosecutions.  Typically, the prosecutions are against individuals who commit criminal acts against threatened and endangered species.
The task of the Veterinary Forensic Pathologist in this setting is to determine the cause of death of protected taxa (such as wolves, bears and eagles) submitted to the laboratory by criminal investigators. Causes of death may include gunshot, poisoning, electrocution, vehicular trauma, etc. The Veterinary Forensic Pathologist uses every tool available to determine cause of death (i.e., histology, microscopy, analytical chemistry, digital x-ray, etc.).  To do this work, the Veterinary Forensic Pathologist is supported by a competent team of professionals that include chemists, geneticists, firearm examiners, an ornithologist, a herpetologist, mammalogists, etc.  Lastly, it is expected that the Veterinary Forensic Pathologists will testify in Federal court as expert witnesses regarding their conclusions.   
The National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory is located in Ashland, in the foothills of the Siskiyou mountains in Southern Oregon.  Ashland is the home of Southern Oregon University, with which the laboratory maintains close collaborative ties, as well as of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.  This privileged location offers all the advantages associated with sophisticated urban settings (theaters, film festivals, concerts, restaurants, etc.), and all the amenities associated with resort communities (skiing, rafting, fishing, bike trails, hunting, etc.).   

In summary, these positions at the National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory allow the professional to work at a unique, cutting-edge facility, pursue a meaningful, conservation-oriented career, and live in a community that offers exceptional quality of life.   
Information on Ashland Oregon
•        http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/10great/2009-01-01-geotourism-destinations_N.htm
•        http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2008/november-december/best-of-the-best.html
•        http://ashlandchamber.com/

NOAA – Veterinary Medical Officer

 Job Title: Veterinary Medical Officer, ZP-0701-4 (MAP & DE)

Department: Department Of Commerce

Director, National Center for Emerging Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases

The Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking exceptional candidates to serve as the Director for the National Center for Emerging Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases. The Center’s mission is to reduce the impact of infectious diseases through science, preparedness, public health policy, communication, and multidisciplinary partnerships and enhance the detection, prevention and control of infectious diseases in a global society; its mission is guided by recognition of the critical importance of the interrelationships of pathogens, hosts, and the environment in emergent and ongoing threats posed by infectious diseases. For more information, visit our website at http://www.cdc.gov/.
As the Center’s Director, the incumbent will lead and manage the performance of acomplex organization, aligning it with agency goals and objectives, and advances the state of science through intramural and extramural research in order to continuously improve public health programs through research, innovation, program development, and rigorous performance management and evaluation. The Center Director has broad operating authority and is responsible for overall planning, direction and management of the Center, to include policy formulation, program management and operations, and strategic direction and fiscal oversight for all activities in the Center. He/she will provide medical and/or scientific guidance and leadership to international, national, state, and/or local government agencies, universities, and other health-related entities in order to improve critical medical problems/issues, and directs special projects involving medical, technical and scientific matters of interest to the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services. The incumbent will serve as an advisor to the CDC Director on matters pertaining to the Center's mission and areas of expertise, and participates with other top staff in the formulation of broad policies. H/she will maintain full supervisory responsibility for the center and will manage the recruitment, development and retention of a highly qualified and competent medical, scientific and technical workforce.

Qualification and education requirements:
Applicants must possess: (a) Ph.D. with a major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences emphasizing disease prevention, or (b) Doctorate of
Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accredited body in the year of the applicant's graduation and a current medical license to practice medicine and surgery in a State or Territory of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia, or (c) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA).
*Note: In addition to the basic qualifications, the incumbent must possess demonstrated experience in leading, directing the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public health programs, policy formulation and implementation and scientific issues as evidenced by his/her individual responses to the core elements identified in the job application.

Salary: $118,846.00 - $199,700.00 annually
Executive level compensation package is commensurate with qualifications and experience, which may result in a higher salary than reflected above. Full Federal benefits (including retirement, health/life insurance, leave, long-term care insurance, thrift savings plan, etc.) are available.

Other Special Notes:
-Physician Comparability Allowance (PCA) may be authorized when applicable.
-Recruitment and/or relocation incentive may be authorized.
-Occasional travel will be required.

How to apply:
Search www.usajobs.gov for announcement number AD10-10-015. Interested candidates must follow instructions posted at www.usajobs.gov, which outlines requirements for submitting information via email to seniorpositions@cdc.gov. You must apply prior to midnight EST on _____________ to receive consideration. This job is located at the CDC Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Learn more about the city of Atlanta at http://www.atlanta.net/.

Research Biologist/Wildlife Veterinarian - Department of Wildlife Management of the North Slope , Alaska

Job Number: 21453 (Classification: Full time Positions)

Title: Research Biologist/Wildlife Veterinarian

Agency: North Slope Borough

Location: Barrow, Alaska

Job Description: The Department of Wildlife Management of the North Slope Borough (NSB) is seeking an expert in wildlife health assessment. We prefer a veterinarian (D.V.M./V.M.D.) with advanced research training (Ph.D.) but will consider other applicable educational backgrounds. The NSB is a county-like municipality in the Arctic and occupies the northern one-sixth of the State of Alaska . Within this area and in adjacent waters of the Arctic Ocean , are vast wildlife resources (caribou, fish, waterfowl, whales, walrus, seals, polar bears, etc.). Also on Alaska 's North Slope are North America 's two largest oilfields and approximately 7,000 full-time residents. Most of the residents are Inupiat Eskimo whose subsistence lifestyle is heavily dependent upon the wildlife resources.

The NSBs Department of Wildlife Management (DWM) conducts studies that relate to the wildlife upon which the Eskimo people depend. The DWMs work focuses upon the most important subsistence use resources (bowhead and beluga whales, seals, walruses, caribou, fish, and waterfowl). In order to reduce industrial impacts to the environment and wildlife, the DWM also has substantial involvement in the review of various technical documents (environmental impact statements, oil exploration plans, etc.) and proposed actions by industry (drilling, seismic exploration, offshore island construction, discharge into marine waters, pipeline routes, etc.).

The individual that fills this Research Biologist position is expected to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other DWM personnel, with Eskimo hunters, and with other researchers. The Research Biologist will be expected to examine subsistence harvested wildlife (bowhead whales in particular) and participate in other management related studies. The DWM currently has several large grants for wildlife health assessment and is expecting approval of several other grants in the coming year. The Research Biologist will also be expected to travel, including internationally to attend the International Whaling Commission and other meetings and workshops.

Qualifications: Ph.D. and D.V.M preferred, Wildlife Health experience, Research experience

Salary: DOE

Last Date to apply: March 31, 2010

Website: www.north-slope.org

Contact: Taqulik Hepa/Robert Suydam

E-mail: robert.suydam@north-slope.org(Preferred)

Phone: 907-852-0350

Veterinary Anatomical Pathologist - U Saskatchewan

The Department of Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), University of Saskatchewan, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in veterinary anatomic pathology, available July 1, 2010 (Position #00001168).

The successful candidate will be a competent and enthusiastic teacher, scholar, and diagnostician, with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team. Duties will include teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of graduate students, scholarly activity, and diagnostic service, usually in the context of clinical teaching. Tenure and promotion decisions will be based on teaching ability and performance, practice of professional skills, and scholarly work. Required for this position are: DVM (or equivalent); PhD (or equivalent); board eligibility or, preferably, board certification with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP); and eligibility for licensure with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA). The PhD (or equivalent) and ACVP board certification are required to be awarded tenure in the category of practice of professional skills and scholarly activity in the Department of Veterinary Pathology at this University. In addition to proficiency in diagnostic anatomic and clinical pathology, current areas of expertise within the Department include: pathogenesis of infectious disease in domestic and wildlife species, skeletal and metabolic disease, oncology, and innate immunity. Although opportunities exist to further develop expertise in wildlife pathology, food animal pathology, and small animal pathology, opportunities are not restricted to these areas.

In addition to independent research, collaborative research within the Department, College, and University is encouraged. Resources for research and scholarly activity include a rich and diverse diagnostic caseload available through Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc.; the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (national headquarters based at the WCVM, and Western and Northern Regional Centre located within the Department); the Veterinary Teaching Hospital; the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO); InterVac (International Vaccine Centre), a vaccine research and development centre with one of the largest Containment Level 3 (CL3) facilities in North America, to be completed in 2010; the Canadian Light Source, Canada’s national synchrotron light facility; and a number of interdisciplinary groups including the: Toxicology Group, Immunology and Infectious Disease Research Group, School of Public Health, and School of the Environment and Sustainability. The WCVM has undergone major renovation and expansion that includes a new necropsy facility, diagnostic laboratories, and research wing. The University of Saskatchewan, with a student population of about 20,000, boasts a beautiful campus located in Saskatoon, a prairie city with a population of over 200,000. The city offers a scenic riverbank, many parks, a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant cultural community, affordable living, and a high quality of life.

The University of Saskatchewan has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and service and has the widest array of health science colleges in Canada.

Complete applications will include: a statement of professional goals and interests; current curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of at least three professionals willing to serve as references. Appropriately signed electronic or paper-based applications should be sent to:

Dr. Marion Jackson, Head Department of Veterinary Pathology
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
52 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N5B4
Phone: 306 966-7280
Fax: 306 966-7439
e-mail: marion.jackson@usask.ca

Director of Veterinary Services - Lindsay Wildlife Museum

THE ORGANIZATION:   Lindsay Wildlife Museum, a natural history, environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation center located in Walnut Creek, California, connects people with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share. The museum features a collection of live, native California animals on exhibit, an extensive educational program and one of the nation’s oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation hospitals.    
                                     
THE POSITION:   Lindsay Wildlife Museum is seeking a full-time director of veterinary services.  The director of veterinary services will provide veterinary health/medical/surgical services to: maximize care for rehabilitating wildlife and animal encounter (live collection) animals,  provide medical care for more than 5,000 wildlife rehabilitation cases annually and 110 captive native California wild animals that are used for educational programming, provide training for staff and volunteers to provide appropriate nursing care, work closely with directors of rehabilitation and animal encounters and manage the inhouse diagnostic laboratory and pharmacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•        Medical – Provide and supervise medical care of all animals in rehabilitation and animal encounters departments.  Design, implement and supervise laboratory procedures required to support the clinical, diagnostic and treatment programs. Monitor the dispensation of drugs and other prescribed treatments.  Responsible for preventive medical program for collection animals. Make recommendations regarding animal husbandry practices for the collection.  May develop, propose and oversee research projects that will further understanding of the human impact on wildlife and improve our ability to provide care and treatment to wild animals.

•        Management – Work in tandem with the directors of the two departments to achieve desired results.  Train and supervise staff and volunteers in aspects of wildlife veterinary medicine that will enhance the effectiveness of their job performance and foster their professional growth.  Supervise part time and on-call veterinarians.  Supervise staff or volunteers performing animal health care, laboratory analysis and related veterinary activities.

•        Administrative – Work with directors of rehabilitation and animal encounters to ensure that both departments are in compliance with federal and state laws regarding veterinary medical and wildlife rehabilitation practices and USDA regulations applying to exhibit animals.  Develop annual veterinary department budget. Develop and maintain medical aspects of the facility including the pharmacy, surgical room and laboratory.  Collaborate on planning for projects such as the Behind the Scenes Exhibit and Offsite Wildlife Care facility.

•        Leadership – Provide leadership as a senior manager within the museum.  Participate in organization-wide strategic planning and budgeting.  Collaborative planning with the director of animal encounters to ensure that the animals are healthy and handleable in order to provide a rich educational experience for visitors in the museum.

•        Participate in solicitation of donors and provide information for grants and donor requests.  Represent museum at fundraising and other community or private events.

•        Education - Provide externships to veterinarians, veterinary students and residents in the area of wildlife rehabilitation. Participate in interpretive programming in exhibit hall (e.g. daily Behind the Scenes programs).

QUALIFICATIONS:      
•        Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of California.
•        DEA license.
•        Five years experience in practice of veterinary medicine and medical care of wild animals in rehabilitation and educational collection setting. 
•        Familiarity with enrichment and behavior management.
•        Strong management skills and the ability to work in a team or independently.
•        Excellent teaching skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and foster teamwork between staff and volunteers.
•        Effective oral and written communication skills.
•        Professional standing and ability to represent museum with governmental regulatory agencies and professional organizations across the country.
•        Flexible with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
•        Even tempered, ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
•        Positive attitude and a sense of humor.
•        Experience conducting independent, applied scientific research on infectious diseases in wildlife populations (preferred).
•        Board certification or eligibility a plus.

HOURS, BENEFITS & COMPENSATION: Exempt, full time.  Medical and dental benefits; vacation, sick and holidays. Salary range commensurate with experience.
                  
APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and three references to:
Executive Director, Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA  94597 or email: jobs@wildlife-museum.org

Wildlife Disease Association Executive Manager

The WDA is seeking a part time (50-75%) executive manager to assist elected officers, Council, editors, and committees of WDA in the management of all Association business in a timely manner, including meeting coordination, financial management, journal publication and fund raising.  The incumbent will become familiar with the past business activities of the Association and will provide continuity to the transient memberships of Council and committees.  The incumbent will act as a liaison between the WDA and those the Association retains on contract. Among others, these include Allen Press, HighWire Press, conference facilities, and insurance companies. Most activities will be done in conjunction with, and assisting other volunteer WDA Committee members [e.g. membership, fund raising, planning conferences, organizing Council meetings, and assisting with development of budgets].  Applicants must either be a current or past member of WDA, must be willing and able to travel to annual WDA meetings and possibly elsewhere, and must have good communication skills (oral and written).  An annual salary, not to exceed $36,000, will be offered, and funds for office equipment/supplies and travel will be provided.  To apply, please submit a letter of intent, which includes your experiences that qualify you for this position, and a detailed curriculum vitae by March 1, 2010 to Carol Meteyer at the email listed below.  For more information: http://www.wildlifedisease.org/WDASeeksExecutiveManager.html

For additional questions, contact Carol Meteyer (cmeteyer@usgs.gov) 608-270-2462).

Assistant Rehabilitation Manager - Wildlife Care Association, Sacramento CA

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure that each new animal is examined and a course of treatment established, including   proper diet, medications, wound treatments, or euthanasia, ensuring accurate medical records are being kept on each animal
• Ensure current care animals with medical problems have appropriate monitoring of progress and that problems that develop while an animal is in care are evaluated and appropriately treated
• Coordinate care of all patients with Rehabilitation Manager
• Coordinate animal care with WCA’s veterinarians: identify animals requiring veterinary attention or surgery, notify vet when contagious diseases are suspected or present in the facility, and implement prescribed treatment regimens for individual animals or groups
• Implement directives of the Shelter Veterinarian
• Interact with the public and volunteers in a professional manner
• Provide leadership, supervision, training, and support to volunteers, interns, and staff working in Triage Clinic, ensuring safety of others working in the clinic
• Facilitate smooth interactions between diverse organizational branches such as homecare volunteers, facility volunteers, interns, Board of Directors and BOD committee members, and veterinarians
• Communicate supply needs for Triage to the appropriate person or acquire directly
• Communicate Triage needs for volunteers to Volunteer Coordinator, plus coordinate resolution of any volunteer personnel issues
• Act as Rehabilitation Manager on that position’s days off, troubleshooting any problems that may arise in the nursery or aviaries.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Skills Needed:
·         Solid understanding of the possibilities and limitations of wildlife rehabilitation, and ability to make and implement appropriate euthanasia decisions
·         Knowledge of avian and mammalian anatomy
·         Familiarity with common diseases of wildlife, wildlife nutrition, natural history, and housing needs of Northern California wildlife
·         Ability to triage incoming animals, including birds, mammals, and reptiles. Ability to perform wildlife first aid and train others to perform examinations and basic treatments

• Ability to keep a cool head in fast-paced, stressful situations
• Ability to delegate appropriately according to skills and abilities of staff and volunteers
• Able to share responsibilities of animal care as part of a team
• Judgment to know when to ask for help

·         Must enjoy working with birds, especially passerines and columbiformes

• Facilitate prompt placement of certain species into homecare facilities. Network with other Northern CA facilities to provide best possible care for uncommon or difficult species

Other Skills:

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and the public. 
• Able to maintain enthusiasm and a professional demeanor while working under pressure. 
• Diplomacy, thoughtfulness, and tact in regards to the opinions of others
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others
• Ability to spot potential problems and take corrective action

Qualifications: 
·         At least 1 year experience in wildlife (especially avian) rehabilitation or care, including triage.
·         BS/BA in applicable field, RVT/CVT, or 2 to 4 years additional experience. Graduate degree and/or additional experience a bonus.
·         Experience working with the public and non-profit volunteer-based organizations.
·         Tetanus and rabies pre-exposure vaccinations.

Species cared for: All native and non-native species of northern California wildlife except rattlesnakes and large game species. Passerines, columbiformes, waterfowl, and small mammals comprise the vast majority of patients admitted. Raptors and bats are (mostly) referred or transferred to nearby specialized rehab groups.
Position: PT in winter, FT April 1-Oct 1
Compensation: $13.00/hr
Reports to: Rehabilitation Manager and Shelter Veterinarian.
Send Resume to:  Vann Misdival at vannymas@yahoo.com

BEAR MANAGER - China

Highly motivated and experienced animal professionals are required to work with rescued Asiatic Black Bears at our China Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China or Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre.

This position is responsible for overseeing teams of local bear keeping staff involved in the daily care and management of the bears housed within the rescue centre. It will also involve working alongside and liaising with the Veterinary Director and the resident Vet team plus our Animal Conditioning Consultant to manage various daily operations. Bear Managers report directly to the centre Senior Bear Manager.

Both formal qualifications preferably a bachelor’s degree and proven practical experience are essential for this position. 

Accommodation is provided, along with a competitive salary and the opportunity to help these most stoic and beautiful animals.

Responsibilities:

• Co-coordinating various daily operations:
• Animal care and management
• Maintenance and adjustment of existing enrichment programs
• Bear food and stock ordering system
• Operant conditioning and formal bear training programmes for a variety of medical, behavioural and management requirements.

Qualifications and experience:

• Formal qualification (ideally a university degree) in zoology, biology, conservation, animal behaviour or related field
• Three to five years work experience in a zoo or similar working environment
• Excellent communication, organisational and practical skills
• Strong management skills and the ability to work in a team or independently
• Patience and willingness to work within a different culture are essential

Appointment is full-time, five (5) days a week with some weekend work applicable.
Applicants must be able to commit for a minimum of one (1) year. Two (2) year contracts are also offered.

The following items are included in your full-time contract:
On-site accommodation                           Subsidised meals
Relocation Assistance                              Medical Insurance
For more information please visit our website www.animalsasia.org

To apply please forward cover letter and CV (stating position you are applying for) and completed Job Application form with expected salary to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org

Zoo & Wildlife Residency - University of Illinois

Residency Training in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology (1 position).  The Zoological Pathology Program/Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) and the Department of Pathobiology at the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine, in association with Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo, and John G. Shedd Aquarium are seeking applications for a training position in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology.  The 3-year program is designed to provide training and experience to prepare the resident for a career in zoo, wildlife, avian, or aquatic animal pathology, and eligibility for the certification examination in anatomic pathology of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP).  The program provides exposure to an extraordinary array of species from three different zoological institutions and local wildlife agencies as well as training in domestic animal pathology at the VDL.  The program also offers the potential for MS or Ph.D. opportunities through the various allied universities.  Starting stipend is $36,000.   Applications should be received by November 15, 2010 to receive fullest consideration.  Anticipated start date is on or about August 1, 2011. 

 Interested applicants should submit a resume, veterinary college transcripts, letter of career goals, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Karen Terio, Chair, Zoo Resident Search Committee, LUMC Bldg 101 Rm 0745, 2160 S First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153, phone: 708-216-1185, Fax: 708-216-5934, or email: kterio@illinois.edu.

Australian Postgraduate Research Award (Industry):“Retroviral invasion of the koala genome: prevalence, transmission and role in immunosuppressive disease”

DESCRIPTION:  This scholarship is funded by an ARC Linkage-Projects grant and will provide support for 3 years on a full-time basis for a research project leading to a PhD. This study is based with the Koala Infectious Disease Research group in the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, and is in collaboration with the Koala Retrovirus (KoRV) research group at the University of Queensland, where prevalence and transmission of KoRV are being studied.  There is considerable opportunity for work across both institutions.  The aims of this part of the study are to investigate the effects of KoRV infection on the immune function of koalas and its potential role in disease arising from immune-suppression: an issue that has been of significant interest in the national and international press and has potential significance for the welfare and conservation of koala populations.

ELIGIBILITY:  Applicants should have an Honours 1 or 2A degree in Veterinary Science, or a relevant Biological Science. Experience/background in immunology theory and methods would be an advantage. Ability and/or willingness to handle animals and work in the field for short periods would be an advantage.  Applicants should have excellent English communication skills, be able to work independently and in a team, and be enthusiastic and self-motivated.

AMOUNT AWARDED:  The scholarship stipend is $26,669 in 2010 (tax exempt).  The scholarship does not cover any tuition fees payable by international students.  International students should contact the University of Sydney International Office for details on fees and associated scholarships.

APPLICATION GUIDE:  For further information, contact Dr Damien Higgins. email:  damienh@vetp.usyd.edu.au Applications, including a curriculum vitae, copy of an academic transcript, and the names and contact details of at least two referees should be sent to Dr Damien Higgins, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mc Master Building, B14, The University of Sydney NSW 2006.  Email: damienh@vetp.usyd.edu.au
CLOSING DATE:  Until filled

Application for Doctoral Fellowship
Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence

The Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) is supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health. The primary objective of the INBRE Doctoral Fellowship program is to recruit high quality graduate students at the University of Alaska and provide up to four years’ of support for a project in the Biomedical Sciences, in the labs of Alaska INBRE supported faculty. Doctoral students funded through this program will gain valuable experience in designing, conducting and reporting biomedical research. Only one external doctoral fellowship will be awarded each year.

The goal of this Doctoral Fellowship is to promote successful recruitment of high quality graduate students in Alaska. The applicant must be a new (to University of Alaska) Ph.D. student to be enrolled in the Graduate program at UAF or UAA, having maintained good academic standing (min. 3.0 GPA) in their undergraduate studies. Applicants are expected to apply to the Graduate School at the time of application and have a major advisor at University of Alaska Fairbanks or Anchorage. The student is required to form a graduate advisory committee and filed a graduate study plan by the end of the first fellowship year.
Awards will be limited to students applying to work in the labs of Alaska INBRE Investigators: UAA: Dr. Loren Buck, Dr. Frank von Hippel, Dr. Jocelyn Krebs, Dr. Miki Ii, Dr. Cindy Knall or Dr. Jason Burkhead. UAF: Dr. Karsten Hueffer, Dr. Jon Runstadler, Dr. Todd O’Hara, Dr. Marvin Schulte, Dr. Naoki Takebayashi (Bioinformatics), Dr. Mary Beth Leigh, Dr. Erich Follmann or Dr. Lee Taylor.

For full application & description please follow the link below:

http://www.alaska.edu/inbre/inbre-students/graduate-students/GraduateFellowshipAnnouncement2010-2011.pdf

Ph.D. students in Infectious Disease, Toxicology, Bioinformatics, and Molecular/Cellular Biomedical Science

The University of Alaska INBRE (IDEA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) is recruiting quality Ph.D. students in the areas of Infectious Disease, Toxicology, Bioinformatics, and Molecular/Cellular Biomedical Science.  A competitive fellowship is available that has guaranteed funding for up to 4 years. Applicants are required to pursue a Ph.D. in the lab of an INBRE-supported faculty member at either University of Alaska Fairbanks or University of Alaska Anchorage, and must supply a pre-proposal to the chosen faculty that will include an Application cover page, NIH Biosketch, GRE scores, college transcript with GPA, and 2 letters of reference to the faculty member (application form). 
Applications will be pre-screened by the selected faculty.  The faculty member and applicant will collaborate to prepare a project proposal to be submitted to the review committee with recommendations. 
Review Criteria:  Quality of proposal, quality of student (GPA, GRE, Biosketch), and letters of recommendation.  For areas of study and more information on INBRE faculty, please visit the INBRE website (areas of focus) or contact Alaska INBRE at inbre@alaska.edu.
The largest state in the United States, Alaska has an unsurpassed display of northern lights, mushing, glaciers, mountains and cultural and natural history.

Graduate Students and Post Doctoral Fellow Opportunities in Wildlife Disease Ecology - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - University of Calgary

We are seeking graduate students or a post doctoral research fellow with interests in wildlife disease ecology to join our exciting and productive multi-disciplinary team studying the health of caribou, moose, and other arctic and northern ungulates.

Our broad research program examines disease at the domestic animal-wildlife interface and the effects of climate and other environmental changes on the health of wildlife. Our current research program explores the role of infectious diseases in the resilience of caribou and reindeer (Rangifer sp.) populations. We are funded by NSERC, the Canada Federal International Polar Year program, and the Alberta Ingenuity Foundation. We are part of the CircumArctic Rangifer Monitoring Network (CARMA) and have extensive and productive collaborations around the Arctic. Descriptions of the Faculty and its departments can be found on the UCVM website (www.vet.ucalgary.ca).

We are looking for applicants to investigate the ecology and potential range expansion of the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus, in northern Canada. Research topics include exploring the current northern distribution of winter tick in moose and caribou in northwestern Canada, developing serological assays for detecting exposure to winter tick, and modeling current and potential future distributions and epidemiology of winter tick in moose and woodland and barrenground caribou under different climate change scenarios. The successful candidate will interact extensively with wildlife managers and First Nations communities, will have a strong work ethic, and will be an excellent team player.

Applicants with a DVM are preferred, however, exceptional applicants with degrees in ecology or a related field will be considered. Students with special interests in wildlife disease ecology, parasitology and epidemiology are encouraged to respond. Experience in quantitative disease ecology, modeling and working with large climate and spatial datasets is also an asset. MSc candidates will be considered to focus on specific sub-topics.

The salary will be commensurate with the level of education. UCVM guarantees a minimum stipend of $20,000/yr for graduate students.
 
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until suitable applicants are identified. Interested individuals should submit a current curriculum vitae and an outline of his or her areas of research interest along with the names of three referees to:

Dr. Alessandro Massolo amassolo@ucalgary.ca; 1-403-210-6734
Dr. Susan Kutz skutz@ucalgary.ca; 1-403-210-3824,

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary,
3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta

Graduate Training in Wildlife Veterinary Pathology

The Department of Veterinary Pathology and the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (CCWHC) at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon , Saskatchewan , Canada , has on opening for a veterinarian with wildlife disease and pathology interests to pursue a MSc or PhD degree. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the wildlife diagnostic service of the CCWHC and will be expected to undertake research related to wildlife diseases. The student will have ample opportunity to obtain anatomic pathology training in domestic animals and training to prepare for certifying examination of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists if desired. Various types of scholarship support are available. Qualified non-Canadian veterinarians are encouraged to apply. For further information contact via email: Dr. Gary Wobeser at gary.wobeser@usask.ca or Dr. Trent Bollinger at trent.bollinger@usask.ca.

Eko Tracks – Veterinary Student Opportunity in Africa

Eko Tracks offers a special interest course designed for students in veterinary science where you will meet and interact with wildlife veterinarians in South Africa , hands-on. Learn about the crucial role of veterinarians in the growing wildlife industry by participating in game capture operations, field and lab work. This course focuses on wildlife veterinary science, wildlife diseases and medicine, capture and care of wild animals, breeding of rare species, wildlife rehabilitation, ecosystems and biodiversity conservation.

Program highlights are a visit to the Onderstepoort Veterinary School , local community veterinary services and various wildlife rehabilitation centers where orphaned and injured wild animals are treated and cared for. Life in the bush, learning practical bush skills, tracking wildlife on foot and study wildlife behavior is an experience of a life time. Travel through the spectacular Drakensberg Escarpment while descending to the world famous Kruger National Park and spend a few days in this wildlife wonder of Africa . The highlight for veterinary students is to participate in hands-on game capture few people ever get to experience.

Eko Tracks, your agent in the USA is booking study abroad trips for the 2011 season now. Get a head start at this once in a life time educational experience and read more on www.ekotracks.com Application forms are downloadable.

Contact information: Werner Dörgeloh (PhD Wildlife Management);   Tel/Fax (919) 290-2832 info@ekotracks.com and www.ekotracks.com

Veterinary Internship in Wildlife & Conservation Medicine

The Department of Environmental and Population Health, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine (TCSVM), offers a paid internship in Wildlife Medicine at its Wildlife Clinic housed in the Bernice Barbour Wildlife Medicine Building on Tufts' North Grafton , MA campus, pending funding.

The Wildlife Clinic provides diagnostic, surgical, and professional services for diverse wildlife species native to New England. The Clinic serves the six New England states.

The intern will spend the majority of her/his time on clinical service. Duties will include assisting with all aspects of patient care at the Tufts Wildlife Clinic including record-keeping, medical diagnostics, surgery and necropsy. In these activities, interns will assist clinicians on duty in teaching and supervising of fourth year students on rotation in the Clinic. The intern will have major responsibility for the supervision of the animal health program at the Ecotarium, a small regional zoo. Interns will be expected to be active participants in daily rounds and to participate in ongoing Clinic research programs. Interns will also gain teaching experience by assisting Wildlife Clinic faculty with both core and continuing education courses.

Candidates for the internship must possess the DVM, VMD or equivalent degree. Applicants must be graduates of AAVMC accredited veterinary schools. Interest or experience in ecology, conservation biology, wildlife management, pathology, toxicology or related disciplines is a plus.

Candidates should be committed to participating in and fostering close teamwork and must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people.

Tufts University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, minority candidates and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit the following (either hard copy or email):

• curriculum vitae
• letter of interest, indicating career goals
• 3 letters of reference

Application date: Review of applications will begin in October . Selected candidates will be required to travel to Tufts for interviews in November and December, with final selection made before January 15 . A June starting date is anticipated.

Applications should be submitted to: Flo Tseng, DVM, Wildlife Clinic, TCSVM , 200 Westboro Rd., N. Grafton , MA 01536 Flo.tseng@tufts.edu

Externship opportunity - Wildlife Clinic, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Clinical Experience (to be gained during program): Tufts Wildlife Clinic is a full service wildlife hospital with two staff clinicians, intern, and veterinary technician.  Externs work with Tufts students to assume primary responsibility for case management of sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife.  The Wildlife Clinic admits approximately 1600 cases/year; approximately 60% birds, 25% mammals, 10- 15% reptiles and amphibians.  

Responsibilities: Patient admissions, diagnostic procedures, medical/surgical procedures, record keeping, necropsies, animal husbandry, emergency on call duty, one grand rounds presentation. 

Duration:  2-4 weeks from May-September

Application Requests: Letter of interest, current CV, two letters of recommendation

Application Deadline: Fall of previous year

TB test/ Vaccinations: Current tetanus/rabies vaccinations

GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

University of Wisconsin faculty working on issues of vulnerability and sustainability of the global environment were recently awarded an IGERT (Integrative Graduate Education, Research, and Training) <http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/igert/intro.jsp> grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant will provide two years of support to a small number of exceptional Ph.D. students and will establish a new graduate /Certificate on Humans and the Global Environment (CHANGE)/.

The CHANGE program involves faculty members in departments ranging across atmospheric and oceanic sciences, ecology, environmental studies, veterinary medicine to sociology.

*Features of the CHANGE-IGERT*

• Provides a two year stipend, tuition, and health insurance for 3-4 CHANGE Fellows each year. CHANGE Fellows are students who have been admitted to a UW-Madison Ph.D. program and have separately applied to receive IGERT support. View our *CHANGE Fellows page* <http://www.sage.wisc.edu/IGERT/fellows.html> for more information on these opportunities. Note: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents can be funded as CHANGE Fellows.
• Incorporates a graduate certificate Certificate on Humans and the Global Environment (CHANGE) that can be added to any graduate degree in an environmentally related discipline. For more information, *view the Certificate on Humans and the Global Environment web page* <http://www.sage.wisc.edu/IGERT/certificate.html>.
• Trains participating students to work more effectively across disciplinary boundaries by providing classes, training, research, and teaching opportunities that encourage collaboration and joint problem solving.
• Promotes research that focuses on understanding the links between human and non-human elements in natural systems so that vulnerabilities can be identified and sustainable solutions can be developed and promoted. Current themes include:

- Systems Analysis of Global Environmental Processes and Dynamics

- Globalization and Global Environmental Change: Knowledge, Institutions and Governance

- Textures of Place: Geography, History, Ecology, and Politics

- Transdisciplinary Approaches to Pedagogy, Management, and Organization in Global Environment Studies

• Builds a community of scholars across the UW-Madison campus and beyond whose research focuses on issues of environmental sustainability on a wide variety of spatial and temporal scales. Explore our *core faculty web page* <http://www.sage.wisc.edu/IGERT/faculty.html> for more information on the specific research interests of IGERT affiliated faculty.

Prof. Jon Foley, Director, Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE) Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies University of Wisconsin, Madison 1710 University Avenue Madison , WI 53726 jfoley@wisc.edu <mailto:jfoley@wisc.edu> (email) -- www.sage.wisc.edu <http://www.sage.wisc.edu/> (web) 608.265.9119 (phone)

University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee County Zoo Zoological Medicine and Surgery Residency Training Program

Program description: This program is a three-year residency in Zoological Medicine. The residency, mentored by two Diplomates of the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM), is a collaborative effort between the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine ( SVM) and the Milwaukee County Zoo (MCZ), with the participation of International Crane Foundation (ICF), United States Geological Survey Wildlife Health Center ( WHC), Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ( DNR), and the Henry Vilas Zoo and the UW Research Animal Resource Center (RARC). The resident is selected through the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program. There is one resident per three-year term.

The trainee is primary clinician on all assigned Special Species Health Service (SSHS) clinical cases presented to the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital (VMTH) during his/her period of rotation. The SSHS case load ranges across a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, as well as amphibians and fish species. The VMTH is responsible for the health care program at the International Crane Foundation where 15 species of cranes are maintained. The resident is intended to spend a minimum of 4 weeks per year at the ICF. The MCZ has an extensive inventory of zoological species including non-human primates, hoofstock, megavertebrates, fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians. The resident is responsible (under supervision by one of the staff veterinarians) for the daily primary care of clinical cases at the MCZ for a minimum period of 3 months per year. T his residency is primarily focused on captive species in zoological collections, but training in free-ranging wildlife is emphasized through collaborative projects between the DNR , WHC , VMTH and MCZ, such as the ongoing Massassauga and timber rattlesnake telemetry studies, and Chronic Wasting Disease field projects. The trainee will be involved in various aspects of the Whooping Crane Reintroduction Program. The SSHS also acts as consultant to the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison.

Comparative pathology is an important aspect of the resident's training at the WHC and the MCZ. Zoo pathology rounds are held twice monthly with faculty and residents involved in the pathology and clinical training programs to review histological specimens provided by necropsies and surgical biopsies from the MCZ, SSHS and RARC. The resident is encouraged to review the literature covering zoological and wildlife medicine and management, by regularly scheduled journal discussions. The resident is expected to participate actively in these monthly meetings. Daily case-related rounds at the VMTH, which include faculty, residents and students, require review of recent literature. The resident is required to publish at least one manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal based on an original investigation. The resident is expected to present results of this research at the annual AAZV conference prior to or during their third year. In addition, it is expected that the resident will also meet the publication requirements for American College of Zoological Medicine qualification to have 5 first author publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Two faculty at the UW- SVM, Joanne Paul-Murphy DVM and an incoming faculty still to be selected, are diplomates in the ACZM. Joanne Paul-Murphy has been active in the ACZM and is well aware of the commitment that is required to mentor an individual towards ACZM certification. The trainee will be assigned one of the two diplomates as their principal advisor. In addition, one of the two staff veterinarians at the MCZ will also act as co-advisor. The SSHS staff also includes one clinical instructor position, Barry Hartup DVM, Ph.D. the Director of Veterinary Services at the ICF. The SSHS has one certified veterinary technician assigned to the service. The ICF is staffed by a full-time certified veterinary technician. The MCZ is staffed by two full-time veterinarians, Roberta Wallace DVM and Victoria Clyde DVM, and two animal health technicians.

 The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredits the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredit the Milwaukee County Zoo. The Wildlife Health Center is a reference laboratory for United States endangered species and wildlife disease related issues. The SSHS case load averages 100 cases per month. The resident is the primary clinician for the SSHS for at least 7 months per year. The MCZ averages over 3,000 medical entries per year, which provides the resident with a minimum of 100 cases per month. The resident works closely with one clinical instructor at the International Crane Foundation (ICF), one adjunct faculty at the Henry Vilas Zoo and one adjunct faculty at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ( DNR), and benefits from interaction with clinical faculty throughout the VMTH, including board-certified anesthesiologists, radiologists, ophthalmologists, cardiologists, oncologists, surgeons, neurologists, dermatologists and internists. At the MCZ, the resident works closely with both staff veterinarians, and one of the two experienced veterinarians will act as a primary supervisor for the resident's training program while at the MCZ.

The trainee also participates and teaches in the SSHS courses: avian health, reptile health, laboratory animal medicine, wildlife diseases, wildlife management techniques, restraint and immobilization of exotic animals, physical examination and handling of non-traditional companion animals, and nutrition of exotic animals.

Qualified applicants must have a DVM degree from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine or an equivalent degree. Application should be made through the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians Veterinary Intern/Resident Matching Program. Applicants can submit a resume, University transcripts, Veterinary School GPA and class rank, letter of career goals, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Dale Bjorling, Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, 2015 Linden Drive West, University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, 53706.

For more details see: http://vmthpub.vetmed.wisc.edu/sa_services/special_species/residency.htm

Envirovet Summer Institute

Envirovet Summer Institute  is 7-week immersion-style summer course for veterinarians and veterinary students from around the world aimed at educating, informing, engaging and inspiring animal health professionals of all backgrounds and nationalities to become integral members of teams protecting animal, human and ecosystem health.  The course is led by Dr. Val Beasley, DVM, PhD (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) in close collaboration with the University of California, Davis Wildlife Health Center; key partners include White Oak Plantation and Conservation Center, St. Catherines Island Foundation, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, and this year, Sokoine University of Agriculture (Tanzania) and Tanzania National Parks. This year's course was held from June 17 - August 6, 2008, and the class was comprised of 27 students from eight countries:  the United States (17); Canada (1); Sri Lanka (3); India (1); Uganda (1); Nigeria (1); Tanzania (2); and Mexico (1). Students gained knowledge and skills in a variety of subjects, including (but not limited to): biodiversity; climate change; terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem health; wildlife immobilization; endangered species reproduction; disease at the wildlife/livestock interface; grantsmanship; media training; zoonoses; epidemiology, population modeling; public health; ecological economics; and protected areas management. Having trained more than 400 veterinarians from more than 40 nations to date in the "One Health" approach, this almost 20-year-old program is entering a new phase in its development, transitioning to independent non-profit status and seeking new partners to ensure long-term sustainability of the program. Those interested in enrolling in the 2009 course or in partnering with the organization are encouraged to contact Dr. Val Beasley <val@illinois.edu> or Dr. Kirsten Gilardi <kvgilardi@ucdavis.edu>.  To learn more about the program, please visit Envirovet's website:   http://vetmed.illinois.edu/envirovet/program.html .

The goal of the Envirovet Summer Institute is to create a force of scientists with unique perspectives, knowledge, skills, and expertise required to implement an efficient approach to ecosystem repair that will enable synchronous gains in wildlife, domestic animal, human, and economic health.

Envirovet Summer Institute will provide seven weeks of intensive lecture, laboratory and field experiences to veterinarians, veterinary students and wildlife biologists in the area of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem health in developed and developing country contexts. The program will highlight the transdisciplinary cooperative nature of work required for effective wildlife and ecosystem research, management, and long-term problem-solving.

Each participant in Envirovet Summer Institute will engage in comprehensive classroom, laboratory, and field interactions from mid-June to the beginning of August. Individuals with determination, stamina, sense of purpose, keen intelligence, and capacity to envision and pursue positive outcomes in the face of incomplete knowledge and institutional inertia are invited to apply for admission to the Envirovet Summer Institute.

Continuing Education Opportunities

Charles Louis Davis Foundation for the Advancement of Veterinary Pathology: For upcoming Meetings see: http://www.afip.org/CLDavis/CLDavis.meetings.htm

Related Job, Training, and Education Links

The Wildlife Disease Association

The American Zoo and Aquarium Association

The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians

The National Wildlife Health Center

International Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

AVMA