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- 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 Receptionist Job, Snowdoun Veterinary Hospital, Montgomery, AL
Mixed animal practice at Snowdoun Veterinary Hospital located on Montgomery, AL seeks friendly, motivated customer care specialist to be part of our team. Enjoy a family like atmosphere and a rewarding career in a small town practice, yet close enough to Montgomery for convenience. Follow this link to Apply
- Veterinary Technology Department Chair, Brown Mackie College Akron
Brown Mackie College in Akron, OH is seeking a Department Chair to manage the faculty, students, curriculum and overall effectiveness of the program. Responsibilities include maintaining the academic standards and quality levels to satisfy the expectations of our students, faculty, accrediting agencies and community. The position includes teaching program related classes and guiding the program to AVMA accreditation.
Qualified candidates will be a licensed veterinarian or a veterinarian technician who is a graduate of an AVMA-accredited program and/or is currently credentialed as a veterinary technician. Competitive benefits package. Education Management Corporation (EDMC), the parent company of Brown Mackie College, is one of the world’s largest dynamic leaders in providing premier quality private, for-profit post secondary education, and currently operates over 74 colleges and universities located across the U.S. and Canada. Please submit your resume to: jquayle@brownmackie.edu. Date Listed: 1/14/2009
- Pet Nursing Job at Banfield The Pet Hospital
The Pet Nurse supports the veterinarians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all Pets, advocates for Pets, educates clients on all aspects of Pet health, and ensures a safe and effective hospital environment. Duties and responsibilities: Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times; Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian to ensure the best quality Pet care and to maximize the veterinarian’s productivity; Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts; Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, Pet health needs, preventive care, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and other issues; Understand and follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.
Requirements: Reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary; Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration; Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems; Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments; Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format; Consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service; Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software, primarily Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access; Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to compute rate, ratio and percent; ability to convert units of measurement. Apply Online
- Temporary Serv Clerk of Cornell University Ithaca
The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a part-time administrative assistant to support a professor whose professional duties focus on graduate studies and professional development. This position will require 16-19 hr/week but, provision will be made for flexible time depending on the employer’s requirements as well as the candidate’s needs.
Qualifications :
Formal training beyond High School Diploma of 6 months to 1 year with 1-2 years administrative or related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Word processing skills (Excel and Microsoft Word) and typing accuracy are required. Ability to transcribe audiotapes. Must possess excellent organizational skills, ability to work in a team environment and be self motivated. Familiarity with biomedical terminology is desirable. Web page experience is preferred.
Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York’s land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university’s mission of teaching, research, and outreach.
Responsibilities include:
Typing of grant applications, progress reports and other written correspondence
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Maintaining records and files
Scheduling travel and reimbursement for professional staff and consultants
Assisting the student coordinator with administrative duties for a multifaceted summer program for veterinary students. Apply
- Full Time Veterinary Technician, Main Line Veterinary Hospital
Full time Veterinary Technician needed, with Experienced energetic and ambitious for busy Main Line veterinary hospital. Leadership, communication skills and interest in advancement a must. Good hours, salary and benefits package for right individual. Fax your resume to 610-527-3070
- Veterinary Sales Representative, Harvard Drug Group, Livonia, MI
National pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor seeking a Inside Veterinary Sales representative to join their growing and dynamic team. This position is an inside sales position which is responsible for developing and maintaining territory on an ongoing basis with the focus on attaining goals and maximizing the growth potential of the territory.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Open and nurture new business as well as service existing customers if necessary in assigned territories targeting veterinarians and veterinary clinics.
- Place 80+ calls per day.
- Coordinate account development with Regional Sales Director and/or National Account Director assigned to individual accounts.
- Work with Regional Sales Director and Training Director to maximize territory potential by developing and executing individual account plans.
- Present and promote all marketing programs to the account base.
- Develop a consumer product presence in all significant accounts.
Requirements SKILLS REQUIRED
-MUST HAVE prior experience in veterinary sales, knowledge of the veterinary industry or have attended a college or university program for vet tech, DVM, etc. Candidates who do not meet this criteria will not be considered.
-Miniumum of Associates Degree (Bachelor’s Preferred) and/or Vet Tech Certification
-2-3 Years Vet Tech Experience (office/reception does not quailify)
-Business Acumen, Communication Skills & Problem Solving Skills
-Conflict Management & Communication Stamina
-Customer Service Skills & Negotiation Skills
-Computer Skills, Interpersonal Skills & Multi-tasking Skills
-Organization Skills & Self Study Skills
How To Apply ?
Due to the volume of responses received, we would ask that only candidates with backgrounds that closely match the above criteria apply. To apply, please click here. All responses will be reviewed and forwarded to the hiring manager.
Thank you for your interest in this position, the Company is an EOE and value diversity.
- Veterinary Technician, Severna Park Veterinary Hospital
Severna Park Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced small animal veterinary technician.? Our practice is convenient to both Annapolis and Baltimore in the heart of Severna Park.? Duties include in patient treatments, placing IV catheters, obtaining laboratory samples, preparing animals for and monitoring animals during anesthesia and assisting during outpatient visits.? They have a fun laid back staff and a great boss.? You will love working here and get the respect you deserve.? They want your input and are constantly striving to provide the best patient care possible.? Visit the web site at http://www.?severnaparkvh.?com/ Job Purpose:
Provides animal care by determining animal requirements; conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures; assisting during operations; feeding and caring for animals; maintaining supplies and equipment; maintaining records.
Duties:
* Determines animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews; reviewing care plans and records; completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
* Cares for animals by taking vital signs; collecting samples; administering medications, drugs, and vaccines; bandaging and wrapping wounds; performing hydrotherapy, physical and inhalation therapies.
* Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments; securing and bringing animals to examination room; restraining animals; providing assistance as directed; explaining animal’s status to owner.
* Supports operations by assembling required supplies and instruments; setting-up surgery table instruments; restraining animals; completing local/?regional anesthesia; operating and monitoring anesthetic machines; hooking-up ECG monitors; preparing surgical site; placing catheters; obtaining blood gases; cleaning-up post-surgical site; maintaining sterile conditions; obtaining and verifying medications.
* Maintains animals by feeding and watering animals; cleaning animals’ rooms, cages, and equipment; changing cages; observing for clinical signs of disease.
* Maintains safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments; sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas; storing sterile supplies; verifying shelf life; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
* Maintains animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes; updating database.
* Maintains equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining equipment supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
* Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional journals.
* Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Skills/?Qualifications:
Knowledge of Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information, Clinical Skills, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Use of Medical Technologies, Attention to Detail, Patience, Verbal Communication. APPLY
- Veterinary Assistant Job, Brand Vet Clinic
Previous veterinary clinic, animal or other related experience preferred. Busy clinic requires ability to multi-task with high attention to detail. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, at a fast pace, and as an integral part of a closely knit team. This person must have a high degree of initiative, a great attitude, consistently demonstrate professional demeanor and appearance, and be able to interact easily with discerning clients. Good computer and typing skills required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Kennel care: extensive cleaning, walking, bathing, feeding; Nurse/doctor assistance: restraint, exam room assistance, client education, vaccine prep, processing laboratory samples.
Hours for this position’s change weekly in rotation with other staff and include days, early evenings and weekends.
Competitive pay and excellent benefits include health insurance, retirement, uniform allowance, vacation, holiday and personal days, continuing education and more.
Fax 941-484-5662
WeCare@BrandtVetClinic.com
- Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor in Small Animal Surgery, The University of Sydney
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated veterinary specialist to join the small animal surgery team at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Sydney (UVTHS). This is a unique opportunity to take on an important leadership role in an outstanding, AVMA-accredited veterinary teaching hospital, in one of the world’s most desirable cities. The successful applicant must have a veterinary degree and a postgraduate qualification that allows for registration as a Specialist in small animal surgery in NSW.
The UVTHS has benefited recently from major financial support. The Valentine Charlton Cat Centre, which opened in 2004, has gained international recognition as a state-of-the-art feline referral facility, generating large clinical research output and offering residency training programs in feline medicine. The $2.8 million Canine Centre opened in early 2008 and presents as one of the most sophisticated teaching hospitals in the country. New equipment acquisitions include MRI, CT, computed radiography and videoendoscopy. The hospital is supported by an extensive range of specialist staff in orthopaedic surgery, diagnostic imaging, medicine, neurology, dermatology and ophthalmology.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Professor Kenneth Johnson and a team of highly qualified surgical and support staff. The appointee would be expected to play a leading role in expanding the UVTHS small animal surgery referral service, to actively participate in the Faculty’s clinical research programs and to provide excellent teaching to undergraduates and postgraduate veterinarians. The appointee must have the flexibility to work independently and as part of a team while demonstrating outstanding clinical and communication skills to deliver quality teaching, research and clinical practice. A proven record of financial responsibility is essential.
The Faculty has an excellent reputation in learning and teaching. To maintain this, the appointee will be required to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Higher Education). Participation in the development and implementation of the UVTHS and Surgery Unit Strategic Plans will be expected. Experience in mentoring and managing staff is desirable. For appointment as Senior Lecturer the following additional requirements must be met: a postgraduate research based degree; evidence of research publications relevant to small animal surgery; experience in managing and mentoring staff; and demonstrated administrative skills.
The position is full-time continuing, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees.
Remuneration package: a competitive salary package (which includes a base salary, leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation), plus a Discretionary Salary Supplement will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Level of appointment and responsibility will be commensurate with skills and experience. Some relocation cost support will be provided and visa sponsorship will be available for the successful appointee if required.
For more information and to apply, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au/newscientist4
Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Professor Kenneth Johnson on (+61 2) 9351 3437 or via email: kenneth.johnson@usyd.edu.au
General enquiries can be directed to Fabrice Noël on (+61 2) 9036 7295 or via email: f.noel@usyd.edu.au
Closing Date: 26 November 2008