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Shepherd Veterinary Clinic, in addition to hiring a full time Associate Veterinarian is seeking an additional FT Technician Assistant. The position would have a rotation of appointment time, surgery day and weekend. Appointments are scheduled for 20 minutes slots and increased based on the patient needs and number of animals scheduled at once.
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Clinical instructor in Small Animal Surgery needed for The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. The primary job responsibility will be to lead a surgical service (orthopedics or soft tissue). This will be a one year appointment with 38 weeks of assigned clinic duty.Participation is expected in general Small Animal Surgery service activities, such as meetings, resident seminars, journal club and rounds. The applicant must be committed to excellent patient management, client service, and clinical teaching.
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The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine has an opening for a clinical instructor in Small Animal Surgery. This will be a one year appointment with 38 weeks of assigned clinic duty. The primary job responsibility will be to lead a surgical service (orthopedics or soft tissue).
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Arboretum View Animal Hospital in Downers Grove Ill is seeking a highly motivated veterinarian who is board certified or has completed residency training in Surgery to join our team of dedicated surgeons. Candidate should be a dependable, compassionate, self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and a strong team spirit. Candidate must possess a dedication to the pursuit of excellence in the clinical practice of veterinary medicine.
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Arboretum View Animal Hospital in Downers Grove Illinois is seeking a highly motivated veterinarian who is board certified or has completed residency training in Surgery to join our team of dedicated surgeons. Candidate should be a dependable, compassionate, self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and a strong team spirit. Candidate must possess a dedication to the pursuit of excellence in the clinical practice of veterinary medicine.
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The practice is located in the town of Decatur, in Northern Alabama, just southwest of Huntsville and about an hour north of Birmingham. Home to roughly 55,000 (Census 2006), Decatur has grown to be the busiest river port on the Tennessee River. The Port of Decatur sees large amounts of barge traffic from up and down the Tennessee River, which has led to twenty Fortune 500 companies opening plants in the city.
In addition to a thriving economy and city attractions, outdoor recreation is a year-round staple in Decatur. Folks take advantage of the location on the Tennessee River for boating, water skiing, and fishing. Decatur also prides itself on providing numerous city parks and recreation facilities.
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The Humane Society of Boulder Valley is seeking a Veterinary Technician to work with dedicated support staff, high volume surgery schedule, in a fast paced environment. This is a full-time, 40 hr/week, non-exempt, hourly position with pay rate starting at $13.00/hr or DOE.
The Society currently offers full-time employees paid vacation, holiday pay, paid sick leave, health and dental insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan with matching, discounts on pet food, pet supplies, and veterinary care.
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Shepherd Veterinary Clinic is an equivalent 3 doctor exclusive small animal practice including medical treatment of canine, feline and rodents.? We have been serving the community for 16 years and are located in close proximity of Rt.? 495 and Rt.? 2 on the Harvard/?Boxborough town line.? For our active patients we also offer kennel services, technician appointments for follow-up vaccines, nail trims and client education, as well as vaccine clinics twice per month offering Rabies vaccines for public health to non-active patients in the community.
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Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists, a specialty veterinary referral practice located in West Palm Beach FL, is pleased to announce an immediate opening for a board-certified small animal surgeon or residency-trained individual for our rapidly growing referral-only specialty hospital.
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Associate Veterinarian for a 4-doctor small animal hospital in Glendale CA. Well equipped: Digital X-Rays, ultrasound, tele medicine, endoscopy, air-driven complete dental suite, board certified surgeon on staff, no emergencies, exotic experience a plus. At this time we have started the process of planning and constructing a brand new hospital to replace our existing facilities. Join us in this exciting project. Excellent compensation: either straight salary, or a combination of base salary plus production.
We are open to discuss helping with relocation and housing expenses. Interested in working in Southern California for few weeks, months, and keep your original place of residence? We are open to consider this option.
Contact William Narez. 818-244-8911. 818-244-3324 (fax) admin@gatewayanimalhospital.com
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- Animal Technician Job at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Massachusetts General Hospital is looking for an animal technician. The candidate will provides husbandry to laboratory animals, maintains animal inventory records and Animal Husbandry and Room Maintenance Records and performs facility sanitation in CCM animal facilities.
Jobs and Duties:
Changes cages or pens following aseptic technique and assures that animals are not contaminated; Performs daily work involving the handling of genetically engineered animal models, animals recovering from surgery, animals with immuno-compromised health status, or other invasive procedures, neonates, etc.; Evaluate animal’s health each day and report abnormal clinical signs to the veterinary staff; Maintain animal rooms and facility hallways in a clean state so that secondary infections or other contamination do not occur; Use current technology including PDAs and bar code application to record animal health observations, daily cage census, weaned cages, and other important management practices; Track progress of neonates and determine when animals should be weaned; Assists the Facility Manager or his/her designee with incoming animals and supplies; Report facility and environmental issues that fall outside animal welfare regulatory requirements to the Facility Manager or designee; Operates cage washer, autoclave and other animal facility equipment; Sanitize animal facility equipment including the use of rack washers, tunnel washers, autoclaves for sterilization and acidified watering systems; Attend technician meetings and training sessions on all aspects of laboratory animal care and uses of animals in biomedical research as scheduled by the supervisory staff; Assemble caging supplies with properly sterilized feed and water; Record critical facility data/documentation on a daily basis required by local, state and federal regulatory agencies overseeing how animals are cared for and used in research, teaching and education; Work weekends and holidays, as assigned.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalency degree preferred; Experience in care of animals preferred. This position involves daily exposure to laboratory animals and their waste products. This position also may require weekend and holiday work hours. Work schedule is primarily 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, but schedule may be assigned by the Facility Manager or his/her designee for that specific animal facility. APPLY ONLINE
- Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant, Riner Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant position available. Outside Christiansburg at Riner Animal Hospital. Vet hosp. exp. req’d. 100% individual medical & dental provided. Matching IRA retirement. Pay commensurate w/exp. Drop off resume at 3513 Riner Rd., Riner, VA or email to wrightrh@swva.net
- Veterinary Assistant, Lawrence Animal Hospital, New York
Veterinary Assistant (Queens) NY: To Assist in handling and administering medication, taking blood samples and running diagnostic test on animals. 1yr/exp. 40hr/wk 9am to 5pm. Mon-Fri. Send Resume in duplicate to: Lawrence Animal Hospital, 77-23 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373.
- Veterinary Specialists Needed at Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency Center
This opportunity is truly unlike any other, in that it affords the candidates not only an outstanding professional opportunity, but also an opportunity to create their ideal work schedule and environment, and associates. This is a unique chance for a group of specialists to step in and create their ideal scene, where the facility and paraprofessional staff already exists and where everyday management and emergency care is already successfully established. In fact, Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency and Referral has won several distinctive awards and accolades for its organizational and management style. Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center is unique in its skill and dedication to managing personnel to create a sane, stable team allowing professional and personal growth for its members.
Indianapolis is an expanding community of 1.6 million people and has an excellent cost of living ratio. Indianapolis offers a wide variety of outdoors and arena sports, racing, historical, and cultural activities. Would you like to dictate your ideal scene? Let us help you make that dream a reality.
Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center is seeking board certified or qualified internists, cardiologists, neurologists and oncologists as we expand into our 22000 sq. foot emergency and specialty center.
Located about 10 minutes from downtown on the southeast side of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center has an 18-year history of emergency care and is a premier 24-hour state-of-the-art critical care facility.
If you are interested in having fun practicing at a stellar level with a group of like-minded professional and paraprofessional staff, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Dr. Speiser or Joe Huber @ 1-800-551-4879, or e-mail hr@indyvet.com. Visit our website at www.indyvet.com.
Click here to see the location at Google Map or you could apply online here
- Veterinary Technician Jobs at Haverford Animal Hospital, Haverford, PA 19041
Haverford Animal Hospital is looking for energetic and experienced team players professional veterinary technicians for extremely busy full service animal practice. Full time positions are available with competitive salary and benefits. Located in the beautiful township of Lower Merion, approximately 4.5 miles west of City Line Ave, Haverford Animal Hospital is a small animal practice that has served the Main Line and Philadelphia metropolitan areas for well over 50 years.
Haverford Animal Hospital services include:
Diagnostic Services: They offer diagnostic blood testing for heartworm, feline leukemia and other diseases, utilizing in-house laboratory equipment and off site reference laboratories; fecal testing, skin and fluid analysis, cytology and diagnostic radiology services.
Dental Services: Offers yearly dental examinations, dental scaling and polishing, utilizing ultrasonic equipment, and dental extractions are also provided
Preventive Care: Offers annual physical examinations and vaccinations, prevention of heartworm, intestinal parasites, fleas or ticks, annual blood testing, x-rays and Electrocardiograms (ECG).
Surgical Services: Offers routine and cosmetic surgeries, as well as soft tissue and orthopedic procedures
Emergency Services
Haverford Animal Hospital, Dr. Reginald L. Royster
517 W. Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041, Phone: (610) 525-1211, Fax: (610) 525-6045
Information about this vet job post, please contact Kimberly Phillips Fax: (610) 525-6045. Apply Online
- Animal Resources Technology, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
provide care and assist in treatment of animals, train research personnel on correct procedures in the handling and care of small animals and assist in the QA monitoring program for the small animal facilities. The animal technologist is responsible for care and handling of small animals and their environment in accordance with institutional, USDA, AALAC, and NIH accreditation standard operating procedures.
Required: Bachelor’s degree in a Biological Science.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical or Animal Science or Veterinary Technician Certification plus experience.
Required: No experience with required degree. May substitute required education degree with equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With substitution, one additional year of animal care experience in a lead capacity is required.
Certification: Required: American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Certification within 180 days of eligibility. Preferred: American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must wear protective clothing daily to include scrubs, mask, cap, latex gloves, boots and respirator.
- Must be capable of standing for prolonged periods of time throughout the day.
- Must work with biohazardous radioactive and other hazardous chemicals, as well as water, detergents, disinfectants and similar cleaning solution/agents.
- Must be able to adapt to environment conditions of strong odors, temperature fluctuations, high humidity, and minute particulates.
- Must have stable balance for working in potentially wet/slippery areas.
- May encounter animal bites or scratches, which must be reported to supervisor immediately. May have exposure to zoonotic diseases.
- Must have proper respect for humane procedures required by department and federal guidelines.
- Must work weekend and holidays duties as assigned on rotation basis.
The Animal Technologist is responsible for the following activities:
- Makes daily health monitoring inspections of all conventional and quarantine small animal facilities and reports finding to the Clinical Veterinarian. Must be able to communicate orally and in writing any health problems and understand written and verbal direction of Veterinarian.
- Contacts small animal supervisors to coordinate release of animals from quarantine to conventional and biohazard housing areas.
- Receives all incoming rodents, hamsters, and guinea pigs, according to standard Operating Procedures. Submits appropriate records concerning incoming animals to administrative staff and supervisory staff in a timely manner.
- Prepares all cage cards for housing of incoming rodents, which are presented to the ancillary facilities with shipping carton.
Schedules, coordinates, and performs quarterly sentinel monitoring as requested. Forwards data to the Supervisor.
- Coordinates quarterly surface samplings of equipment processed through washroom equipment and quarterly surface samplings of areas animal housing & support facility. The samples are submitted to laboratory and reports are provided to the Supervisor.
- Schedules, coordinates, and performs monthly blood collection of non-nude sentinels in barrier facility and submit for routine MHV testing. Forwards data to the Senior Supervisor.
- Performs treatments to small animals as directed by veterinary staff. Maintains treatment records and submits records to the Small Animal Supervisor on a monthly basis. These records are used to generate status reports. APPLY
- Veterinary Sales, Midmark, Chicago, IL
Are you a successful sales person looking for a new career with tremendous earning potential? Midmark is an industry-leading manufacturer of high quality anesthesia, sterilizer, surgery light and casework equipment. We have an immediate opening for a driven sales professional.
This highly motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit will market to and train our established distributor based sales network on the value of our equipment. The successful individual will call on a multi-state territory based out of the Chicago/Milwaukee area.
Candidates must have at least 3 years proven sales experience, 3 years experience selling capital equipment and at least 3 years working directly through distributors. Experience in the in the veterinary field is a plus.
We are an employee-focused organization! We offer an outstanding compensation program, competitive benefits program, and 401(K). Apply
- Animal Care Technician, Iowa City Animal Shelter
Iowa City Animal Shelter is currently seeking an Animal Care Technician. The Iowa City Animal Shelter is located at 4852 Sand Rd SE, Iowa City; 5 miles south of Highway 6 and Gilbert. Requirements: Employee is required to work closely with both domestic and wild animals and will be exposed to related hazards; Able to work in very busy and high stress environment; Must have ability to lift 80 or more pounds frequently; Employee is required to perform extensive crawling, kneeling, crouching, squatting, and bending; Employee may be exposed to chemical hazards and communicable diseases.
Duties and Responsibilities: Performs tests including heartworm, leukemia, and fecal tests using prescribed methods and instruction; Cares for animals; Performs behavioral evaluations on all animals and files reports; Performs adoption counseling with the general public for animal matching; Performs general custodial duties, washes windows, floors, does laundry and removes garbage; Recommends animals for euthanasia based on guidelines and performs euthanasia; Prepares animals for rabies testing; Trains workers with court-appointed community service hours; Assists volunteers; Reads results of medical screening tests and may make recommendations for treatment if necessary; Maintains kennel inventory report; Cleans and disinfects all animal areas and equipment; Performs all other related duties as assigned; Vaccinates, medicates, and performs other standard medical protocols; Gives educational information to the public and answers questions relating to impounded animals and community animal related problems; Performs computer input for animal medical records.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification: Must be comfortable around animals and able to handle fractious animals with appropriate equipment; One year of experience in animal handling required; Veterinary Technician License/Certification and/or equivalent experience in a related field required; Valid Iowa driver’s license with satisfactory driving record required; Euthanasia Technician certification and Temperament Evaluator certification both required after hire; High school diploma or equivalent required; Must have excellent public relations skills and be public service oriented.
City of Iowa City application must be received by 5PM, Friday, March 13, 2009, in:
Personnel
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
City application can be found in Personnel or online at www.icgov.org
- Manager of Client Care Department, Friendship Animal Hospital, Washington
The Friendship Hospital for Animals located at Washington is seeking a highly motivated manager for Client Care department with excellent leadership abilities.? Schedule: Monday through Friday 10am-6pm, with flexibility to cover any shifts as necessary. Friendship Hospital for Animals offers excellent employee benefits and programs including competitive wages, paid time off, health insurance, 401(k), discounted veterinary services and more.
Duties and Responsibilities: Writing performance evaluations, SOPs, and editing the Client Care Department Training Manual and the training schedule for all team members in the department; Responsible for community out reach by attending and actively participating in community events related to this industry in and around the metro area; Responsible for writing the department schedule and filling in holes or creating an on-call schedule, maintaining morale and preserving the quality of client care in the Hospital at all times; Work with doctors and other departments to improve systems, communication and develop a cross-training program; Knowledge of all company and departmental policies with the ability to fairly and legally enforce them up to termination of employment.
Requirements: This position requires a positive leader, focused on guiding each of our staff members to their fullest potential; Previous veterinary experience is preferred, not required.? Excellent attention to detail, ability to motivate others, organizational skills and the ability to be proactive are essential; Must possess strong leadership and client service skills; At least 2 – 5 years of previous supervisory, management and/?or leadership experience is required.
Apply by sending in your cover letter and resume to careers@?friendshiphospital.?com or fax to 202-363-7126.? You may also come in to our hospital and fill out an application and/?or drop off your cover letter and resume.
Human Resources
4105 Brandywine Street NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-363-7300(p)
202-363-7126(f)
- Customer Service Representative at Wyeth, Fort Dodge, IA
Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including business casual attire, child-care subsidies, educational assistance, flex-time and professional development programs. Please forward your resume with salary requirements and job reference code to the address below.
At Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, we are dedicated to our vision of leading the way to a healthier world for animals. Recognized for our breakthroughs in veterinary medicine and innovative product development, our reputation in the animal-care industry precedes us. More than 3,500 employees keep our reputation strong by bringing us a full range of talent.
Wyeth and all of its divisions is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into prior with Wyeth to January 2004 is hereinafter void. To apply this job, please go to http://www.wyeth.com/careers