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- Sales Veterinary Nutrition, Royal Canin, San Jose, CA, US
Royal Canin, a world leader in health nutrition for dogs and cats, is currently seeking a sales professional for the following position:
Sales-Veterinary Nutrition
Position based in San Jose, CA
In this field-based position, the selected candidate will promote our companion animal nutrition products to veterinary practices in the San Jose to San Francisco territory.
Requirements:
The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 2 years business to business sales experience. A valid driver’s license and willingness/ability to travel extensively in the assigned territory is a must.
Our company offers a base salary of $50K, plus lucrative bonus opportunities up to $20K throughout the year. Royal Canin offers excellent benefits and compensation packages including 401(k) and Profit Sharing. Please submit resume and references via e-mail to: salescareers@royalcanin.us
- Senior Vet Technician Jobs, Banfield, The Pet Hospital
Requirements for the position include:
High school diploma or GED required
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, veterinary technician certification or licensure or 3 years’ related experience preferred
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Must be comfortable around Pets
Banfield, The Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, and strongly encourages bilingual candidates to apply.
- Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer, Department Of Agriculture, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer (AVIC)
Salary Range: 77,670.00 – 119,314.00 USD per year
Open Period: Monday, August 25, 2008
to Monday, September 15, 2008
Series & Grade: GS-0701-13/14
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Promotion Potential: 14
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy – Harrisburg, PA
Location:
Veterinary Services Eastern Region, Harrisburg, PA
Salary:
Range for GS-13: $77,670 to $100,976 (incl. 13.18% locality pay)
Range for GS-14: $91,781 to $119,314 (incl. 13.18% locality pay)
APHIS is an emergency response agency. APPLY
- Adjunct Instructor, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Iowa State University
The residency program is designed to provide training in ophthalmic medicine and surgery leading to ACVO board eligibility. The resident will work closely with ophthalmology faculty with the primary responsibility to provide patient care for ophthalmology patients and support the ophthalmology service. A veterinary technician also supports the service. The resident will also provide instruction to the professional students in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital as it relates to their job responsibilities.
The resident will have primary case responsibility and will participate in didactic training, in daily topic and ward rounds and journal club with residents and the staff. The resident will be required to present and attend seminars and continuing education lectures, and to provide lectures. The applicant must have training or experience that demonstrates technical skills required for the care and treatment of animals.
Required Qualifications:
A DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited University. Excellent verbal and written skills in English. Have or the ability to obtain an Iowa license to practice medicine before starting. APPLY
- Certified Veterinary Technician Job at Breton Veterinary Hospital, Leonardtown, MD
Breton Veterinary Hospital is seeking an exceptional veterinary technician to join their AAHA accredited, companion animal practice team. Duties and responsibilities: performing all technical aspects of surgical, laboratory, in patient and out patient care and assistance to the doctors and provide client education. The candidates will understand the importance of each client and patient to the business and treat both with the highest level of care, competence, warmth and professionalism. Schedule flexibility is required.
Successful candidates will possess a professional attitude and appearance, a strong work ethic, a desire to work in a team environment, professional communication skills, and the ability to contribute to the success of the practice. This is a tremendous opportunity for those with the right team fit. If you respect to the commitment to quality medicine and the human pet relationship, the Breton Veterinary Hospital can offer a challenging, flexible, unique work environment, an exceptional benefits package and the opportunity for a long term career. Submit your resume to: P.O. Box 636, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
- Veterinary Externship at Craig Road Animal Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada
Craig Road Animal Hospital is a multiple doctor small animal hospital located in Northwest Las Vegas, NV. Craig Road Animal Hospital is a quality driven practice located in Northwest Las Vegas that provides veterinary care for dogs and cats. Externs will receive a weekly stipend of $350 a week. Hands-on surgical experience. Additional opportunities are available to work with specialists in soft tissue/orthopedic surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology, and rehabilitation. On-site extern housing is provided.
The hospital is individually owned and closely associated with a sister hospital, Lone Mountain Animal Hospital which is a small animal & exotic hospital located 3 miles away. The hospital is a quality-driven practice offering a full range of medical, surgical, and dental care for the patients.
The clinic was originally built in 1996, but underwent a major expansion in 2008 bringing the clinic to over 10,000 sq ft. Newly renovated 11,000 sq ft facility equipped with all digital radiology, cryosurgery, ultrasound with color flow Doppler, Abaxis in-house laboratory, two surgical suites, dentistry suite, and Impromed paperless computer system. Apply Online
- Animal Resources Director, Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA
Requirements: D.V.M. and A.C.L.A.M. Board Certified. Current clinical and surgical competence with animals.
A minimum of 8-10 years of supervisory experience is also required in order to provide leadership, management and mentoring necessary for the Animal Resources staff. Minimum of 5 years in the Pharmaceutical (R&D) industry and a minimum of 10 years as a practicing clinical veterinarian. These requirements are due to the high importance placed on the care and well-being of the animals at R&D and to the fact that Animal Resources is a highly regulated function. Basic Purpose: Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Animal Resources Center. Manage animal resources staff, functions and budget.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Animal Research Cost Center staff and facilities, including the Attending Veterinarian.
- Insure the success of the Attending Veterinarian role (a direct report of the Director), by providing excellent supervision, counsel, partnership and support to the Attending Veterinarian.
- Insure the timely procurement of animals, feed, supplies and equipment necessary to support R&D, and insure the timely and correct maintenance of records as required.
- Insure high quality veterinary care for animals in R&D.
- Insure effective interface with and support for the other R&D Departments; Insure high quality of scientific and technological activities supporting animal studies to be completed within the facility; Insure optimal maintenance of bio-containment and breeding/holding facilities.
- Manage employee development, and provide training, nurturing and coaching to Animal Resources staff.
- Insure full compliance with AAALAC, USDA, BIPI and BIC guidelines, policies, procedures and regulations. APPLY ONLINE
- Veterinary Medical Officer, Microbiologist Biologist Job, RIVERDALE, MD, Department Of Agriculture
You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. MRP offers an array of occupations and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team!
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Veterinary Services
National Animal Health Policy and Programs
National Center for Import and Export
Technical Trade Services Team (Animals)
Riverdale, MD
APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all
Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating
temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some
time during their careers with APHIS. For details click: APHIS Emergency Response
Key Requirements:
* As a condition of employment a background investigation is required.
Major Duties:
The duties described are for the full-performance level. At
developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited
scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
The incumbent evaluates and analyzes information relating to
particular biological agents being imported and/or moved interstate
to determine the risk of introducing animal diseases into the United
States. Furnishes guidance and expertise to National Center for
Import and Export (NCIE) in developing standards, policies and
procedures. Coordinates and is responsible for managing permitting
and/or Select Agent Program. Serves as a consultant to industry and
government officials at various levels on the issuance of permits
for the importation/interstate movement. Writes reports, briefing
papers and other informational materials in subject matter area.
Qualifications:
To qualify, you MUST meet all qualification requirements by the
closing date of the announcement.
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent
in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level in
the Federal service. Specialized experience is demonstrated by
using principles, laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies
related to biosafety and/or movement and possession of biological
agents.
For more information on OPM Qualifications, visit:OPM Qualification Standards
***If you are found qualified for this position, you will ONLY be
considered at the grade level(s) for which you applied***
0701 – Basic requirements to qualify for positions at GS-11 or
equivalent grade level:
1. Degree: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent
degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school
or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American
Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA). The
AVMA web site, http://www.avma.org, has a listing of all AVMA-
accredited veterinary medical schools.
OR
2. Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools that are not
accredited by the AVMA Council on Education (Refer to AVMA web site,
http://www.avma.org for information about schools in this category)
must meet one of the following requirements.
*Proof of certification of their final transcript by the
Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG).
*Possession of a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to
practice veterinary medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
that includes successful completion of the North American Veterinary
Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or its predecessors, the National
Board Examination (NBE) and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT).
*Proof that the education obtained in a foreign veterinary
medical program is equivalent to that gained in a veterinary medical
program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical
Association Council on Education. Under this provision,
equivalency is established only if an AVMA-accredited veterinary
medical school or college in the United States accepts the
graduate’s final transcript from the foreign veterinary medical
school at full value for placement into an advanced degree,
postgraduate educational program, or training program (e.g.
residency or graduate program).
Graduates of foreign veterinary medical programs must also provide
proof of proficiency in the English language by successfully
completing one of the nationally and internationally recognized
examinations that incorporate assessments of reading, writing,
listening, and speaking skills. Examples of examinations that assess
mastery of the English language are shown below:
(1) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Minimum scores
for the TOEFL are 560 for the paper-based version; 220 for the
computer-based version; or overall score of 83 for the internet-
based version (including 26 or higher in speaking, 26 or higher in
listening, and 17 or higher in writing). For the computer-based and
paper-based test versions, applicants must also complete the Test of
Spoken English (TSE) and the Test of Written English (TWE).
Minimum required scores are 55 for the TSE and 5.5 for the TWE.
(2) Academic tests (listening, writing, and speaking) offered by the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants
must achieve a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 7.0
in speaking, 6.5 in listening, and 6.0 in writing;
OR
(3) Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL).
Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 70, with at
least 60 in speaking, 60 in listening, and 50 in writing.
B. Basic requirements to qualify for positions at the GS-12 or
equivalent grade level and above:
1. EXPERIENCE
Scientific presentations before professional groups; publication of
medical reports in professional journals or publications;
participation in seminars, advisory/working groups, and research
groups; mastery of clinical medicine; or other related activities
that contribute to the advancement of veterinary medical science are
positive indicators of the quality of an applicant’s experience.
However, articles on the care of pets written for the general public
would not be considered professional publications or qualifying
specialized experience.
Applicants who meet the educational requirements described in
paragraph A above as well as the specialized experience requirements
below may qualify as follows:
GS-13 and above: One year of progressively responsible professional
veterinary experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
2. EDUCATION
To qualify at the GS-12 or GS-13 grade levels on the basis of
education, applicants must successfully complete relevant graduate
study or a dual DVM/graduate degree as described below at an
accredited college or school, in addition to completing the Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine or an equivalent degree:
GS-13: Ph.D. degree in any of the above specialties or related
sciences.
3. RESIDENCY/POST-GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMS
Residency or post-graduate training programs require two to five
years of study in a specific discipline or specialty. Successful
completion of such training qualifies the job applicant for the
following grade levels:
GS-13: Successful completion of three years of an internship,
residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline
related to the position.
4. BOARD CERTIFICATION
Specialty boards that are recognized by the American Board of
Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) of the American Veterinary Medical
Association (AVMA) certify eligible candidates as specialists in
specific veterinary medical fields. Veterinarians who successfully
complete all requirements for Diplomate status in an ABVS-recognized
veterinary specialty organization may qualify for the GS-13 grade
level.
Such specialties may include, but are not limited to: veterinary
toxicology, laboratory animal medicine, poultry veterinary medicine,
theriogenology, veterinary anesthesiology, veterinary behaviorists,
veterinary clinical pharmacology, veterinary dermatology, veterinary
emergency and critical care, veterinary internal medicine,
veterinary microbiology, veterinary nutrition, veterinary
ophthalmology, veterinary pathology, veterinary preventive medicine,
veterinary radiology, veterinary medicine, and veterinary dentistry.
The above list of specialty areas for board certification should not
be used for parenthetical titles or official job titles unless
authorized by the classification standard for the 0701 occupational
series.
C. Additional Requirements for Areas of Specialization:
For some positions, proficiency in one of the following specialties
is required for satisfactory job performance: Clinical Care,
Emergency Response, Epidemiology, Import and Export, Laboratory
Animal Medicine, Pathology, Product Development, Public Health,
Toxicology, Wildlife, Zoological Animal Medicine
In such situations, agencies may consider using selective factors in
the vacancy announcement when possession of specific experience,
knowledge, skills, abilities, or competencies is absolutely required
prior to appointment. Selective factors should only be used when
an applicant cannot perform the work satisfactorily without such
qualifications. Evidence of proficiency may be demonstrated by
work experience; advanced course work or degrees; board
certification; or completion of specific, intensive training, as
appropriate. The level of proficiency must be commensurate with
the grade level of the position.
In addition to technical competence in a general or specialized
veterinary medical field, applicants must possess writing, oral
communication, and interpersonal skills.
D. Medical Requirements:
Individuals must be physically and mentally able to safely and
efficiently perform the full range of duties of the position without
creating hazards to themselves or others.
Veterinary Medical Officers who inspect or supervise inspection
activities in privately owned slaughter houses and processing plants
must meet specific medical standards and physical requirements
established by the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
0403 – Basic Requirements: Degree: microbiology; or biology,
chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20
semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the
study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and
mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or
biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent.
OR
Combination of education and experience–courses equivalent to a
major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science
that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate
experience or additional education. Examples of qualifying education
can be found at the following web address:
Examples of Qualifying Education
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/hr/job_opportunities/usajobs.shtml
0401 – Basic Requirements: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture,
natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines
appropriate to the position.
OR
Combination of education and experience–Courses equivalent to a
major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or
additional education.
Contact Information:
Human Resources
Phone: 301-734-8428
Fax: 301-734-4984
TDD: 301-734-4953
Email: Tracey.H.Brown@aphis.usda.gov
Or write:
Marketing & Regulatory Programs
4700 River Road
Unit 22
Riverdale, MD 20737
Fax: 301-734-4984
- Veterinary Client Services, Four Paws Veterinary Hospital
Busy state-of-the-art vet practice looking for enthusiastic animal lovers to join our team. Good computer skills necessary. If you are high energy, love working with people and animals, you may be a match for us! Your duties would include filling our appointment book, ensuring our clients arrive as scheduled and making sure all recommended treatment is scheduled. Excellent phone and people skills a must. If you have experience, that’s wonderful, but we are willing to train the right person! Apply
- Veterinary Technician Job at Walker Veterinary Hospital, Waller, TX
Brand new, AAHA Certified high-tech Animal Hospital located off Hwy 290 just past the Fairfield community before FM 2920 looking for a FT/PT Registered or highly experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant. We are looking for an energetic, team-oriented individual to join our staff. Should be a registered technician or be in the process of obtaining certification. Experience will be considered. Individual must have strong technical and communication skills and must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work without close supervision. This is a small animal practice currently with one doctor with plans to add up to three doctors in the near future. Apply