Wildlife Field Operations Coordinator – U. C. Davis Wildlife Health Center

 Wildlife Field Operations Coordinator (SPECIALIST, E.H.&S. II)
$5,356.00 - $9,105.00/Mo.
Final Filing Date 05-08-08

This position is located in: Wildlife Health Center and is not represented by a union. Working hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm . The Wildlife Health Center ( WHC ) is a self-supporting unit within the School of Veterinary Medicine dedicated to balancing the needs of people, wildlife and the environment. It administers high-profile wildlife/conservation programs and, on an ongoing basis, responds to emerging wildlife health/conservation issues and current wildlife research concerns. The OWCN (www.owcn.org) is a legislatively mandated program that strives to ensure that wildlife exposed to petroleum products in the environment receive the best achievable treatment by ensuring access to facilities, trained staff, and volunteers maintained in a constant state of readiness in California .

 General Responsibilities: Coordinate wildlife field operations during oil spill response. Engage in research activities to ensure ’best achievable treatment’ of oiled wildlife and to enhance our knowledge of the biology and ecology of wildlife at risk of oil exposure, assist with teaching and public service activities and oversee the possible use of volunteers in the field for search and collection activities.

 Specific Duties:

• Wildlife Field Operations During Oil Spill Response: Provide essential oversight and management of oiled wildlife field operations (recovery and transportation of oiled wildlife to stabilization and/or primary care facilities) during oil spill response. Act as the lead OWCN representative managing multiple field teams during emergency responses. Responsibilities will include: Arriving at the spill location within 12 hours of being notified to respond; providing direction and oversight of the wildlife response operation as it relates to field activities, supervision of all personnel and volunteers engaged in search and collection of oiled wildlife; making decisions and recommendations regarding wildlife recovery and staffing needs. Ensure that teams and/or volunteers wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) when collecting contaminated wildlife. Comply with policy and procedure regarding the correct disposal of hazardous waste at the stabilization site. With the OWCN Volunteer Coordinator, ensure that volunteers know and adhere to the Volunteer Guidance Manual and that volunteers act within the Incident Command Structure. Must be able to work within the Incident Command System. Interacts and liaisons with a diverse group of individuals and agencies including the Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, US Geological Survey, National Park Service, State Parks, local governments and law enforcement, the responsible party, wildlife rehabilitation organizations, and volunteers. Manage all OWCN field equipment during spills. Provide daily wildlife recovery summaries which include daily cost accounting. Prepare a wildlife recovery report for the OWCN Director immediately following the conclusion of the oil spill response.
• Spill Response Preparedness: During non-spill periods, develop and exercise the OWCN’s recovery and transportation capacity and readiness. Work with OWCN response staff to develop comprehensive capture plans for all species and regions of California at risk for spills. Write essential guidance documents for wildlife professionals and management agency personnel involved with oil spill response that detail safe and effective capture techniques. Identify appropriate personnel to staff capture and transport positions during spill events. Acquire and maintain field equipment and supplies and identify and implement improvements to existing field methods. Participate in response drills and exercises with industry and agency partners to test current plans. Oversee OWCN field operations training for staff and volunteers, which includes, development and updating the curriculum and provision of appropriate health and safety training. Provide leadership for field activities training sessions, including coordination of instructors, venues and teaching materials. Travel to various locations to convene and/or participate in training sessions. Actively identify and recruit appropriate and interested wildlife professional organizations that could play a critical role in the field operations of the OWCN during oil spill response. This may include coordinating and leading regional meetings throughout California to enlist new participants and attending regional scientific and environmental meetings to represent the OWCN. Provide direction for the field applications to the volunteer program to ensure that an appropriate number of OWCN participant organization staff and volunteers are trained to respond during a spill event.
• Research: Perform collaborative and independent research that informs best achievable oiled wildlife response in California . In conjunction with the OWCN Program Director, help design and conduct post-release monitoring studies of wildlife rehabilitated during spill response. Develop and test strategies for increasing the efficiency of oiled wildlife field activities. Make recommendations for ongoing research to address the needs of wildlife affected by petroleum products. Help conduct field capture activities on an as-needed basis for other OWCN/ WHC researchers. Engage in collaborative and independent service-directed applied research.
• Outreach: Develop outreach materials on oil spill /disaster preparedness, emergency response management, and wildlife field techniques. This program should include the development of educational materials about oil spills and chemical pollution of the marine environment and highlight practical applications of OWCN supported response and research. Represent the Wildlife Health Center and Oiled Wildlife Care Network at various local, national and international meetings. Serve as liaison with wildlife professionals, the scientific community, the general public and numerous state and federal agencies including personal and telephone consultations, lectures, workshops and seminars on wildlife methodology and research.

Application Process : Apply online at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers/Application_Process (Position #10260) or apply at UC Davis Human Resources Administration Bldg., Orchard Park , Davis , Ca, 95616. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the Final Filing Date for consideration (postmarks are not acceptable). Required application materials are available at the UCD Human Resources Administration Building , or on the Internet: http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp . For additional information call: (530) 752-1760 or TDD Line: (530) 752-7140 . UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Full position description can be found at http://jobs.hr.ucdavis.edu/jm/PositionDescriptionView?id=10260.

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY – Field Veterinarian

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Field Veterinarian – Asia ( Cambodia )

REPORTS TO: RegionalField Veterinarian – Asia (M. Gilbert)

DIRECTLY COORDINATES AND SUPERVISES: Technicians and Assistants

The Wildlife Conservation Society, a U.S. based international organization, seeks candidates to assist in coordinating and advising a program of avian influenza surveillance in wild birds, under an initiative funded through the National Institute of Health and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. This initiative will build a system of health monitoring with a focus on avian influenza that will expand understanding of pathogen prevalence and dynamics in wild birds, both free-flying and in the wildlife trade.

This work will contribute information to the wild bird Global Avian Influenza Network for Surveillance (GAINS) program led by the Wildlife Conservation Society. GAINS provides technical support and leadership in surveillance of wild birds for avian influenza by expanding operational understanding of viral strains and transmission of influenza viruses and improving dissemination of information to all levels of the U.S. Government, international governments and organizations, international partners, and the private sector.

The program requires a veterinarian for field-based activities who would be responsible for helping the WCS Regional Veterinarian to implement program priorities and approaches; oversee training and biological monitoring efforts; communicate with NGOs, governmental organization and with other institutions. This position is based in Southeast Asia , with extensive international travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian to develop health monitoring components into existing WCS conservation programs, which will involve collaboration with WCS Global Conservation Programs and other WCS entities
• To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian in developing new surveillance programs through novel partnerships;
• To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian in training field biologists to handle wildlife and collect biological samples;
• To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian in training foreign professionals in wildlife health issues;
• To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian in advising foreign governments on wildlife health and management issues;
• To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian in providing veterinary services to field conservation projects;
• To give direct oversight to research assistants on all aspects of field sampling and operations related to the field sampling for AI research.
• To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian in conducting research on wildlife health as time allows;
• To provide complete and regular reports to Regional Field Veterinarian as required by funding agencies and sources
• To contribute scientific and lay publications regarding wildlife health and conservation;
• To participate in public speaking, public relations work, and fund raising activities;
• To contribute to, enlarge, and uphold the Society’s policies toward the Equal Employment Opportunities for women, minorities, veterans, the handicapped, and other protected groups.

Required education, experience, etc.

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent
• 3 years experience in working with non-domestic species
• Foreign language skills
• The willingness to work in complex traditional and diverse cultural settings
• The willingness to work flexible hours that may include weekends and public holidays.
• An ability to adapt approaches to local cultures and project situation, while maintaining a high professional standard
• An ability to adapt approaches to local cultures and project situation, while maintaining a high professional standard
  For more information contact Suheil Vargas: sVargas@wcs.org

Camera Personality with Real Knowledge & Experience for International Television Series – Mark Burnett Productions

 A MAJOR U.S. CABLE NETWORK Series is searching for a Female expert between the ages of 30 – 50. This person must have knowledge in any one of the following: veterinarian, biologist, wildlife conservationist, anthropologist, naturalist, botanist and/or ecologist.  Previous association with PBS or the BBC is a plus.   Candidate needs to have on camera experience. Please not apply if you don't have on-camera experience.  

Applicant MUST supply an on-camera tape presentation along with CV and introduction cover letter. This person must have a good command of the English language – they do not need to be U.S based.

This Candidate needs to have the desire to go on expeditions in the truest sense of the word.  They'll need to be okay with climbing mountains, padding rivers, bushwhacking through jungles... and living close to the land.

They will be traveling with a small team of other people, who are of equal caliber--no newbies. Our filming shoot dates are mid-Oct to Mid-Nov.  In seasons to come, we will be doing two shoots a year; each lasting an average 28-30 days.   Please contact: Tom Huffman -- Phone number: 310-903-5581  e-mail: expedition@markburnettprod.com.

Assistant Veterinarian in Zoological Medicine and Surgery -Global Health Programs, Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY

 The Global Health Programs Division of the Wildlife Conservation Society ( WCS) announces an opening for an Assistant Veterinarian in Zoological Medicine and Surgery. The position is based at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo, with services also performed at the Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and the New York Aquarium, all located in New York City. These zoos and the aquarium consist of animal collections of over 19,000 individuals of over 1300 species which provides a varied and large patient caseload. The successful applicant will participate in all phases and aspects of zoo medicine and surgery as well as clinical practice (preventative and therapeutic medicine and surgery, quarantine and preshipment procedures, anesthesia, assisting in writing and implementing protocols), and will share on-call, weekend, and holiday duties as necessary.

This full-time position provides competitive salary and benefits. Applicants must have a DVM, VMD or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school. Licensure or eligibility for licensure in New York state, USDA accreditation, DEA licensure, and ability to work in the United States are required. Additional prerequisites include at least two years of practical clinical experience in the veterinary care of non-domestic species. An internship or residency in zoological, avian, wildlife, or aquatic animal medicine and specialty board certification (ACZM or ABVP) or eligibility desirable.

Application deadline is 1 June 2008. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation and professional school transcripts. Email submission of letter of interest and curriculum vitae is preferred. Submit application materials to: Mr. David Meyer, Human Resources, Wildlife Conservation Society, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460 recruitment@wcs.org

Wildlife Health Section Chief - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Employment Announcement

The Bureau of Wildlife Management, Department of Natural Resources, is currently recruiting for a position as Wildlife Health Section Chief. If you have the necessary knowledge, training and experience in a wildlife health related field such as toxicology, epidemiology, microbiology, virology, parasitology or veterinary medicine we encourage you to apply for this interesting position. Starting pay will be between $25.006 and $41.260 per hour depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Schedule/Pay Range 81-02. A 2-year Career Executive trial period is required. This is a non-represented position.

Job Duties
This position has responsibility for the overall management of the department's Wildlife Health Program, which includes supervising staff, developing budget requests, and making policy recommendations. It also has responsibility for disease investigations, sample collection, and staff training throughout the state. Supervision of this position is provided by the Bureau Director, but serves as a member of the Bureau Management Team and the statewide Wildlife Policy Team. The purpose of these teams is to maintain healthy wildlife populations and ecosystems, and to manage diseases that pose risk to wildlife, agricultural resources and public health.

Special Notes
A background check will be conducted prior to selection. Attendance at national meetings and occasional statewide travel is required.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
An advanced degree in a wildlife health related field or equivalent training and experience is required. Knowledge of wildlife disease management principles and methodologies; pathology and diagnostic principles and methodologies; epidemiology principles and methodologies and research methodologies for disease investigations. Knowledge of Microsoft Word computer packages.

How to Apply
Applicants who currently possess Career Executive status in the State of Wisconsin Classified Civil Service, apply with an Application for State Employment Form (OSER-DMRS-38) , a current detailed resume, and a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements listed in this announcement. Send application materials to Georgia Pride-Euler; Bureau of Human Resources; PO Box 7921; Madison, WI 53507-7921. Materials must be received by4:30 on April 18, 2008.

For applicants who do not currently possess Career Executive status in the State of Wisconsin Classified Civil Service, you must apply at www.wisc.jobs/ to complete the on-line exam. Your responses are considered the examination and will be used to determine your eligibility for this vacancy.

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 18, 2008. If you have any questions or are having any problems with the exam, please contact Georgia Pride-Euler at (608) 266-9462. Your responses are considered an examination and will be used to determine the eligibility for these vacancies. Those most qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Additional Information Contact: Georgia Pride-Euler, Georgia.Euler@Wisconsin.gov 608-266-9462

EDITOR SEARCH, JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES

The Wildlife Disease Association (WDA) is seeking an editor for the Journal of Wildlife Diseases (JWD), an interdisciplinary, international, quarterly, peer-reviewed journal. The mission of the Wildlife Disease Association is “to acquire, disseminate, and apply knowledge of the health and diseases of wild animals in relation to their biology, conservation, and ecology, including interactions with humans and domestic animals”. The JWD is the primary method by which the WDA disseminates scientific information. It is printed in hard copy and electronically on-line. The editor provides management and scientific oversight for the JWD. This includes management of manuscripts submitted for consideration, working with a panel of assistant editors representing appropriate disciplines in scientific review of submitted manuscripts, interacting with authors to facilitate publication of high quality scientific information, and making editorial decisions on manuscripts that are published. Management of manuscripts includes use of specifically developed software. Approximately 50% time commitment to the JWD is necessary. An editorial assistant (approximately 50% time) works with the editor to manage flow of manuscripts and routine correspondence. Remuneration will be negotiable and subject to acceptance by the WDA governing council. Candidates for the editorship must be members of the WDA, have an understanding of the breadth of disciplines encompassed by the study of wildlife diseases, have a record of scientific publications, a reputation for being fair and objective and be familiar with and supportive of “Ethical Guidelines to Publication in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases” (JWD, January, 1996). The editor is responsible for maintaining a publication schedule with printing and distribution of the 4 annual issues occurring within January, Aril, July and October. The editor will begin handling manuscripts in January-April 2009, overlap with the current editors for12-16 months, and will assume sole responsibility for the JWD beginning with the April 2010 issue.  The expected term of office is five years. 

Applications should include a current curriculum vitae, a statement of interest and goals for the Journal, and the names of three references. Applications will be considered by the WDA Editorial Search Committee comprised of Drs. David Stallknecht, Elizabeth Howerth, Donald Forrester, Alonso Aguirre and Edward Addison and are to be sent to:

Dr. Edward M. Addison, 107 Kennedy Street West, Aurora, ON L4G 2L8, CANADA, Phone: 905-727-4476, or electronically to ecolink@aci.on.ca

Wildlife Rehabilitation Veterinarian - Texas

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation seeks someone with excellent clinical and surgical skills, a deep commitment to animal protection, a collegial attitude and the ability to work as a member of a team.  Knowledge of homeopathic/holistic treatments and prior experience with wildlife is a plus.  License and DEA certification required.  Texas state license may be obtained on arrival.  WRR was founded in 1977 and is based on 187 acres in the beautiful Texas Hill Country between Austin and San Antonio . Letter and resume to Angela Grimes, angelag@wildlife-rescue.org. Additional information: www.wildlife-rescue.org

Post-Doctoral Fellowship/Research Associate –  Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary , Canada

‘ Resilience of Caribou Populations: Validation and Application of the Filter Paper Technique and Community-based Monitoring to Assess Exposure to Pathogens – a Multi-herd Disease Investigation’

A Post-Doctoral fellowship position investigating disease ecology of declining caribou populations is available immediately at the new Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary (UCVM).

Caribou populations across much of the Canadian Arctic are undergoing drastic declines (up to 80%). The role of parasitic and infectious disease in these declines is not known. The goal of this research is to develop, validate, and apply innovative disease surveillance techniques to investigate the role of infectious diseases in the population dynamics of caribou. This research is a component of a multi-disciplinary International Polar Year initiative of the CircumArctic RangiferMonitoring and Assessment ( CARMA) Network to investigate “Global Change, Resilience and Human-Rangifer Systems of the CircumArctic” http://www.rangifer.net/carma/. The successful applicant will also be immersed in the Research Group for Arctic Parasitology (RGAP), a dynamic, international, multi-agency team of veterinarians, biologists, wildlife managers, and research scientists.

Research Program : The successful applicant will be in charge of this research program. This will include: 1) evaluating the use of dried-blood-on-filter paper for disease surveillance in caribou; 2) working closely with hunters from remote Arctic communities to establish evaluate practical community-based sampling techniques for disease surveillance of caribou; 3) determining disease and parasite exposure/occurrence in select caribou herds across Canada; and 4) determining risk factors for disease exposure and occurrence in the reference herds. The successful applicant will work closely with members of RGAP and CARMA to collect and analyze data. She/he will also be expected to participate in teaching and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students.

Requirements : DVM or equivalent and a PhD. Candidates with a PhD and experience in disease ecology may be considered. Excellent written and spoken English. Experience with wildlife, disease ecology/epidemiology, and working in cross-cultural settings is an advantage. An excellent attitude, adaptability, leadership and communication skills, ability to work and communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, and ability to work under remote, adverse, and often trying climatic conditions are essential.

The position will begin as soon as a suitable applicant is identified.

The UCVM is an innovative new veterinary faculty located in Calgary , Alberta . Calgary is a vibrant city with plenty of green space and active Arts community. The Rocky Mountains are only an hour away and offer a great variety of outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and back-country camping. Please consult our website, http://www.vet.ucalgary.ca/, for more details about the city and the Faculty.

 Supported by an International Polar Year grant, NSERC, Canada

More information on the position is available from: Dr. Susan Kutz, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Tel. 1 403 210-3824 ; E-mail: skutz@ucalgary.ca

POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN MOLLUSK HEALTH LABORATORY

A postdoctoral research position will be available in the spring 2008 in the Mollusk Health Laboratory (MHL) in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. The MHL group is interested in the development of diagnostic tools in order to monitor the tunicate invasive species. Specific transcripts and proteins will be targeted in this project funded by the Atlantic Innovation Fund Round IV. This is a 2-year-contract position.

The successful candidate will actively participate in developing a microarray platform, interpretation of dataset, and statistical analysis. The specific target will be coated on beads in order to develop a unique diagnostic tool based on bead assay integrating branched DNA technology and flow cytometry analysis. The successful candidate will be also involved in bioinformatic analysis, quality control, database management system, grant and publication preparation.

Applicants must have a DVM and/or PhD or equivalent and wide experience in genomics and proteomics high-throughput analysis or a related field. Knowledge of microarray data analysis and cutting-edge bioinformatics tools such as Perl/Java language is an asset.

Applications will be accepted until May 30 th, 2008 or until a suitable candidate is found. The starting date will be no later than July 1 st, 2008. The salary for this position is $45,000/annum including fringe benefits. To apply, please submit a letter detailing your qualifications, experience and research interest, a current CV, and arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to:

Dr. Gerry Johnson, Chair, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3 Canada gjohnson@upei.ca or Fax: (902) 566-0851

Ph.D. Assistantship - Texas A&M University

Ph.D. assistantship in psittacine nutrition at Texas A&M University: Research will focus on nutritional requirements, diets, and or growth and development of both captive parrots in Texas and wild parrots in South America with the goal of improving captive parrot health. The position will be available starting in August 2008 (preferred) or January 2009. Successful applicants will work with Dr. Donald Brightsmith, Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology and Dr. Chris A. Bailey, Department of Poultry Sciences and the Intercollegiate Faculty of Nutrition. A demonstrated interest in psittacines or avian nutrition required. Experience with parrot hand feeding or knowledge of Spanish a plus. Tuition waiver and stipend will be provided. Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity employer and qualified minority candidates are encouraged to apply. To apply please submit a cover letter, resume and e-mail addresses of three references to dbrightsmith“at”cvm.tamu.edu. Applications will be taken until a suitable candidate is found.

Graduate Studies at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine - University of Saskatchewan

An opportunity is available to pursue graduate studies (MSc/PhD) in Reproductive Science & Medicine ( http://www.rsm.usask.ca) through the Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. We will recruit a graduate student interested in participating in a national collaborative study on Preservation of threatened Canadian species: Reproductive biotechnology as a solution to endemic disease in Wood Bison. A degree in veterinary medicine and eligibility for licensure to practice in Canada will be an asset and provide eligibility for a scholarship of $31,000/year with annual increases of $1000 . The Reproductive Science and Medicine research group is one of the core health research groups at the University of Saskatchewan , and transcends traditional departmental and college boundaries to focus on understanding fundamental mechanisms and applying that knowledge to developing solutions critical to human and animal health. Our trans-disciplinary approach to reproductive research incorporates human health science, veterinary science, biomedical engineering and computational science. The program offers a comprehensive range of technical capabilities from whole-animal to bench-top approaches, and include medical imaging, in vitro fertilization and embryo production, cryopreservation, light and electon microscopy, and a variety of immunological, molecular and biochemical techniques.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found, with a start date on or before September 1, 2008 . Please send curriculum vitae to: Gregg P. Adams, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, Professor, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Co-Director, Reproductive Science & Medicine, E-mail: gregg.adams@usask.ca, Telephone: (306) 966-7411 ; Fax: (306) 966-7405

PhD Program: Ecology of Pneumonia in Free-ranging Bighorn Sheep - Washington State University

Washington State University is seeking a candidate for Ph.D. research training in the disease ecology of pneumonia in free-ranging Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, specifically with regard to the role of the bacterial agent Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae. The specific research program, to be developed in collaboration with the mentoring scientists in the WSU Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, may target one or more aspects of the source(s), routes of transmission, virulence characteristics, co-infections, and/or other co-factors of this agent in this disease syndrome. This program will be conducted under the supervision of a faculty internationally recognized for infectious disease research ( http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/research_vmp/) in a collaborative research environment that includes the WSU Animal Health Research Center, the USDA Animal Disease Research Unit, the WSU Center for Integrated Biotechnology and wildlife researchers in the WSU School of Biological Sciences and the WSU Department of Natural Resource Sciences. To apply, contact Dr. Thomas Besser at (509) 335-6075 or tbesser@vetmed.wsu.edu. To ensure consideration, applications must be received by March 30, 2008 and the program is expected to begin in summer, 2008.

Human Dimensions of Wildlife Health Management

A Ph.D. research assistantship is available in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University to a motivated student concerned with integration of biological and human dimensions of wildlife management.  I am searching specifically for a student who has interest or experience in wildlife health management, and interest or experience in the application of social science research to conservation.  Agency or post-graduate experience is desirable.
 
The student will be part of a multi-disciplinary team supported by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies to improve capacity of state resource agencies in implementation of a National Fish and Wildlife Health Initiative.
 
Send letter of interest and purpose, CV, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and GRE scores if you have them to:
 
Dr. Shawn J. Riley
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
13 Natural Resources Building, MSU
East Lansing, MI 48824
e-mail: rileysh2@msu.edu
www.fw.msu.edu/people/riley/

Veterinary Internship in Wildlife & Conservation Medicine

The Department of Environmental and Population Health, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine (TCSVM), offers a one year 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. 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 information should be directed to: Flo Tseng, DVM, Wildlife Clinic & Center for Conservation Medicine, TCSVM, 200 Westboro Rd., N. Grafton , MA 01536 -1895 Flo.tseng@tufts.edu

Postdoctoral position - Montana State University Bozeman / USGS National Wildlife Health Center , Madison , Wisconsin

A postdoctoral position is available to investigate the persistence and fate of chronic wasting disease and other prions in the environment and factors that may influence natural degradation of the infectious isoform of prion proteins. Work will be conducted primarily at the National Wildlife Health Center in Madison , Wisconsin , but also at Montana State University in Bozeman , Montana . The successful applicant should have a Ph.D. or equivalent, some grant writing experience, and a proven publication record.

Experience in environmental microbiology or biochemistry is preferred. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered. To apply, email (rbessen@montana.edu) or send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: Dr. Richard A. Bessen Veterinary Molecular Biology, P.O. Box 173610 , Montana State University , Bozeman , Montana 59717 .

MARINE MAMMAL MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY INTERNSHIP - THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER SAUSALITO , CALIFORNIA

The Marine Mammal Center in collaboration with the University of California ( Davis) has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Intern to work in our Veterinary Science Department. This is a one-year internship which is scheduled to start in mid-summer, ending in the following year. This position requires a DVM degree or equivalent. Previous marine mammal or wildlife experience is preferred. Preference will also be given to individuals who possess at least one year of clinical veterinary experience.

The Marine Mammal Center veterinary staff includes two full-time veterinarians, four veterinary technicians, and a medical laboratory technician. The Veterinary Intern’s responsibilities include assisting the veterinary staff in providing medical management of a large number of marine mammals; mostly pinnipeds who are at The Marine Mammal Center for rehabilitation after having been stranded on the California coast due to injury, disease or malnutrition. The Intern will also be responsible for post mortem examinations, collecting samples for various research projects, and record-keeping. A research paper or case report should be completed during the internship.

If interested, please send your resume, cover letter and three professional references to James Lechleitner, Director of Human Resources, The Marine Mammal Center, 1065 Fort Cronkhite, Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA 94965-2609. The Marine Mammal Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you have further questions regarding this position please contact: Felicia Nutter, Staff Veterinarian, The Marine Mammal Center, 1065 Fort Cronkhite, Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA 94965 415-289-7370 nutterf@tmmc.org

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)

Intern Veterinarian - Georgia Aquarium

The department of Veterinary Services and Conservation Medicine at the Georgia Aquarium is seeking a highly qualified applicant to become our first Intern Veterinarian. The Georgia Aquarium is a newly constructed facility (opened 11/23/05 ) that maintains a very large and diverse collection of aquatic and semi-aquatic species (hundreds of species and over 120,000 animals) for public education and display. The collection includes bony and cartilaginous fishes, marine and aquatic mammals, reptiles and amphibians, birds and invertebrates.

The Veterinary Services and Conservation Medicine department is responsible for providing: the primary clinical care for ill animals; a program of preventative veterinary medicine; quarantine animal diagnosis and treatment; water quality testing; animal nutrition and commissary operations; teaching/experience opportunities for veterinary students, interns, and residents; and scientific advancement through our clinical research and conservation medicine efforts.

Qualified candidates will have the following:

1. A VMD/DVM degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine
2. Direct experience with aquatic animals and aquatic animal holding systems.
3. Minimum of 1-2 months work/ training experience in an AZA accredited institution, or equivalent, working with aquatic animals and associated husbandry, life support, and legal issues.
4. Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, on call, etc…
5. Superior verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills are essential.
6. Ability to research and analyze various different types of data information.
7. Effective problem analysis and resolution skills.
8. Above average ability to organize, manage time and set priorities while meeting deadlines.
9. Ability to be flexible and shift priorities to meet departmental requirements.
10. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

The Georgia Aquarium offers a competitive benefits and compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flex reimbursements, 401 (k) Retirement with a match, Wellness time-off and much more. Please visit our website at www.georgiaaquarium.org for additional information and to download an application for employment .

 Contact Information: For immediate consideration, qualified candidates may visit our website at www.georgiaaquarium.org, click on About Us and then Join Our Team - Employment for additional information and to apply online or mail cover letter, resume and references to: The Georgia Aquarium, Attn: Human Resources Dept., 225 Baker Street , Atlanta , GA 30313 No phone calls please!

Cornell University and the Wildlife Conservation Society Joint Residency in Zoological Medicine and Surgery

 The Section of Wildlife Health in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University and the Wildlife Health Sciences Division of the Wildlife Conservation Society ( WCS) offer a joint 3-year residency training program in Zoological Medicine.  The objective of the program is to offer training and mentorship to an individual with the goal of graduating a professionally competent veterinarian who will significantly contribute to both the field of Zoological Medicine and to the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) as a Diplomate.

This is a three-year program that is divided into clinical responsibilities, teaching and research, 100% of which relate to Wildlife and Zoological Medicine. In Year 1 of the program the resident will rotate between clinical responsibilities in the Non-Domestic Pet Clinic and Native Wildlife Clinic at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) and the Rosamond-Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park in Syracuse, New York. Selected periods of time will be spent with other ancillary clinical services relevant to the field of zoological medicine (e.g. Anesthesia, Surgery, Imaging, etc.) and attending selected lectures, rounds and seminars (with an emphasis on either clinical medicine and surgery, research design, epidemiology, or biostatistics).

Annually, the CUHA Non-Domestic Pet Clinic receives approximately 1350 cases of commonly kept species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians and the Wildlife Clinic receives approximately 800 cases of species native to New York State.  The resident will assist in the clinic with a senior faculty member and will be expected to assess, diagnose and treat these species in both clinics under direct supervision and guidance from the senior zoo/wildlife faculty.  The resident is on-call for after-hours emergencies at specified times. The Rosamond-Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park maintains approximately 1000 specimens comprised of 225 species.  During Year 1 of the program, the resident attends the zoo with a Zoo/Wildlife faculty member. The resident participates in all aspects of zoo medicine including zoo husbandry and management, assisting in writing and implementing protocols (i.e. quarantine, rabies, pre-shipment, etc.), preventative and therapeutic medicine and surgery, and necropsies.

Year’s 2 and 3 will be spent at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and the New York Aquarium all located within New York City. These zoos and the aquarium consist of animal collections of over 19,000 individuals of over 1300 species. These collections provide a varied and large (approximately 150-200 active cases daily) patient caseload. Although initially the resident will accompany a staff veterinarian on zoo rounds, during the course of the residency the resident assumes increasingly independent case responsibility. During Year 2 the resident is primarily based at the Bronx Zoo. During Year 3 there is increased involvement with the clinical practices of the other three zoos and the aquarium. The resident participates in all phases of the clinical practice (preventive medicine, quarantine and preshipment procedures, medical and surgical care, and necropsy). Time is provided for both independent research and participation in the necropsy service.

In Year 1 the resident is required to attend formal didactic lectures and laboratories offered by the Section of Wildlife Health covering all aspects of zoo and wildlife medicine. The resident is expected to prepare and deliver 1-2 assigned lectures for one or more courses. In addition, the resident supervises veterinary students at both the CUHA and WCS. The resident is expected to prepare formal rounds discussions with the students and assist in their evaluation.

The resident is required to develop an independent research project relating to Zoological Medicine, submit the research design for IACUC approval, apply for an internal WCS grant, and submit the project results for publication.  Ideally, this research project would be a collaborative effort between CUHA and WCS and be completed during the residency.  The resident will be encouraged to fulfill the publication requirements for ACZM board eligibility. On average, six hours per week will be allotted for independent study time and manuscript publication. The trainee is allotted time to partake in continuing education opportunities or conferences each year. Housing for the resident is provided on site within the grounds of the Bronx Zoo and is required for Years 2 and 3. A "Certificate of Residency" will be issued to residents who have successfully completed all requirements of the program.

Application for this position is only through the Veterinary Intern Residency Matching Program (www.VIRMP.org).

For information about the clinical aspects of the residency, please contact at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. George Kollias (gvk2@cornell.edu) or Dr. Noha Abou-Madi (na24@cornell.edu) and at the Wildlife Conservation Society Dr. Paul Calle (pcalle@wcs.org) or Dr. Bonnie Raphael (braphael@wcs.org).

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

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.

www.envirovet.org

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