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

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

Veterinary Fellowship in Wildlife and Conservation Medicine
The Wildlife Center of Virginia

The Wildlife Center of Virginia is an internationally acclaimed teaching and research hospital for wildlife medicine.  The Wildlife Center’s veterinary program provides clinical care to 2,500 patients annually, has trained veterinary students and professional from every veterinary school in the U.S. and Canada and 35+ other countries, and is leading development of new strategies for wildlife disease surveillance. 

The Wildlife Center is currently accepting applications from experienced veterinarians wishing to pursue a two-year fellowship in wildlife and conservation medicine commencing June 1, 2010. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide state-of-the-art veterinary care to the Center’s 2,500 wildlife patients each year.  [Will require some overnight on-call responsibilities.] 
• Work closely with other veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and wildlife rehabilitators. 
• Play a leadership role in the management of the Wildlife Center’s clinical program, including supervising and mentoring other members of the staff.
• Play a leadership role in mentoring and providing professional development opportunities, experience, and training for a veterinary intern, fourth-year veterinary students, and others.   
• Assist in the development of new strategies for wildlife disease surveillance and response.
• Lead or assist in research projects that advance wildlife veterinary medicine. 
• Serve as a spokesperson for the Wildlife Center with the media, professional organizations, and wildlife rehabilitators. 

Qualifications:

• Must have a DVM [VMD] degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school and be eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Clinical experience in wildlife medicine required.
• Strong preference given to candidates who are board certified or eligible for board certification in relevant fields.
• Post-doctoral training/graduate degree preferred.
• Supervisory and training experience required.
• Strong interest in wildlife and working with animals required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; team player with the ability to work independently
• 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
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds

Duration of Employment: June 1st, 2010 – June 1st, 2012
Salary: Year 1 - $38,000; Year 2 - $42,000
Application Deadline: February 28th, 2010
For a full job description, please visit www.wildlifecenter.org under job openings.

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and résumé and list of 3 references to:

Office Manager
Wildlife Center of Virginia
Post Office Box 1557
Waynesboro, VA 22980

humanresources@wildlifecenter.org

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

FORENSIC SCIENCE FOR WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS

BIOSM 4450/VTMED 6435/ZOOL 755
dates:         JUNE 28 – JULY 05, 2010
credits:       2 semester credits*
total cost:  $2,506 (includes room, board and tuition)
*Non-credit workshop option available for those not seeking credit;
5-day minimum ($950.00 for 5 days). Permission of instructor required;
admission will be based upon space availability. QUESTIONS? Contact SML

NOTE: veterinary students who do not need the course credit should
qualify for the reduced tuition.  Contact the Shoals staff via the
website for more information. http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_cc_fsmb.html

Veterinary Internship in Wildlife Medicine and Rehabilitation

Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc. is offering a one-year, paid internship in Wildlife Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Frink Center for Wildlife in Newark, DE. This wild avian hospital, rehabilitation center; and oil spill response facility treats approximately 3000 native wild birds annually; accepting birds from a multi-state area, and responding to oil spills involving wildlife. Facilities include x-ray machine, rigid and flexible endoscopes, surgitron unit, and nebulizer.

The intern will work closely with the staff of two full-time clinical veterinarians, two CVTs, three full-time clinic supervisors and over 100 volunteers active in bird care. The first few months will be spent learning the daily procedures and protocols, through the attendance of workshops and hands-on clinical experience. By the six-month mark, the intern will assume responsibility for the majority of the medical decisions and treatment regarding the in-house caseload.

Areas of instruction and subsequent responsibilities include: assisting with the operation of the clinic; daily medical treatments and husbandry care; admission of new patients; routine diagnostic procedures (clin-path, radiology, parasitology and necropsy); common medical procedures; euthanasia protocols and procedures; surgery and anesthesia; caseload management; and human health & safety concerns.  

The intern will assist with the Introduction to Wildlife Medicine Course taught to the first-year class at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and with the preparation and presentation of continuing education programs for staff, volunteers, and other wildlife rehabilitators. The intern will also assist in any on-going research projects.

The intern is expected to work 40 - 50 hrs (five days)/week with 4 weeks of out-rotation, up to15 days paid time off, and 2 days to attend CE if applicable (in addition to required time at NWRA conference).

Compensation: $24,000; health insurance plan (co-pay by employee) and workman’s compensation benefits; SIMPLE IRA if eligible; and up to $1,000 towards travel expenses to attend NWRA and other CE if applicable. Travel expenses will also be paid if the intern is asked to assist with an oil spill response, and additional compensation (paid time off) may be provided if extra workdays are required during this type of emergency.

Qualified candidates must possess a VMD, DVM, or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine. A U.S. veterinary license must be obtained prior to the starting date of the internship; a Delaware veterinary license in desirable, but not required. Candidates must also have direct experience working with wildlife, flexibility to occasionally work nights or emergencies and respond to oil spills, good verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs, a valid driver’s license, and current tetanus and rabies vaccinations (or adequate titer).

Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit the following:
            Curriculum vitae
            Letter of interest, indicating career goals
            3 letters of reference
Review of applications will begin on 15 April 2010. Final selection will be made before 10 May 2010. A 15 June 2010 starting date and a 14 June 2011 ending date are anticipated, but this is negotiable. Applications should be submitted to: Erica A. Miller, DVM, 110 Possum Hollow Road, Newark, DE 19711; 302-737-9543 x116; 302-737-9562 (fax); emiller@tristatebird.org

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.

Internship opportunity: Wildlife Rehabilitation and Medicine at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) in Sanibel, Florida

Facility: CROW is a non-profit wildlife hospital that provides care for over 4,400 injured and orphaned Florida wildlife patients each year, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Integrative medicine, including use of acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese herbal therapy, and traditional western veterinary medicine, complements rehabilitation techniques.

Position: Veterinary Internship in Wildlife Rehabilitation and Medicine

Description: CROW is offering a one year internship in wildlife rehabilitation and medicine. The intern will work alongside the rehabilitation staff, including two full time veterinarians, rehabilitators, students and volunteers. Involvement will include patient admittances, treatment administration, surgery, anesthesia, necropsy, appropriate cage and diet preparation, husbandry, and record-keeping. Learning opportunities also include after-hours emergency admittances and infant bird and mammal care. The intern will have the opportunity to participate in daily rounds sessions, as well as help to teach and coordinate students, fellows, and volunteers.

Qualifications: A DVM or equivalent is required, as is US citizenship. A working interview will be included as part of the application process.

Payment: $10,000/year stipend, on-island housing, and health insurance are provided.

Length: One year, beginning July, 2010.

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

Residency - University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Zoological Pathology Program

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 16, 2009 to receive fullest consideration.  Anticipated start date is on or about August 1, 2010. 

Interested applicants should submit a resume, veterinary college transcripts, letter of career goals, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Michael Kinsel, 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:kinsel@illinois.edu.

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 2009 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 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