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  • Small Animal Surgeon Wanted, Arboretum View Animal Hospital in Downers Grove Ill
    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. Our AAHA-accredited, fast-paced hospital consists of a 24-hour emergency service, specialty referral service and general practice facility. Boarded doctors include 3 surgeons, an internist, an oncologist and a dermatologist. Other doctors include 10 emergency doctors, one board-eligible internist, 2 doctors practicing Integrative Medicine, 4 general practice clinicians and 3 interns. Facility includes 3 surgical suites, full in-house lab, blood bank, endoscopy, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, in-house CT, mobile MRI, gamma camera suite, and underwater treadmill. The job offers a generous compensation package which includes base salary, percentage bonus, health insurance including medical, dental and vision, 401k, CE allowance, association dues and more. This is also a great opportunity to join Arboretum View Animal Hospital as we are now a member of the BrightHeart Veterinary network. BrightHeart is the national network of advanced-care veterinary facilities that works closely with referring veterinarians and pet owners to provide the highest standards and greatest range of options in pet care, giving pets the best chance to lead longer, healthier lives. BrightHeart provides its doctors and staff with outstanding career advancement opportunities; promotes communication with referring veterinarians; and seeks to increase public awareness of the quality options available to pet owners for the medical diagnosis and treatment of pets. Apply
  • Veterinary Receptionist, Bardstown Rd Animal Clinic
    The days and hours for this job is M-T-TH-Fr from 4-close ( which averages 8:30-9:00) and every other Saturday from 7-close (which averages 4:00). The job consists of answering the phones,scheduling appointments, greeting clients, etc, basic receptionist skills. The job will also include working with the animals at times and helping to clean the hospital and kennel at the end of the day. Apply
  • Veterinary Receptionist Wanted at Seattle
    Two doctor practice looking for someone who is outgoing, honest, detail oriented, and thoroughly enjoys working with people. Applicant must be able to accomplish daily tasks efficiently and reliably with little or no supervision. This is a fast-paced, highly detailed, interesting, and fun place to work! Long term applicants only, please. Willing to train the right person. Qualifications: Understanding the importance of creating an exceptional experience for each client and patient. Be able to perform basic receptionist duties: filing, answering phones, invoices, handle money. Simultaneously interact with multiple clients, in a variety of situations, at the reception desk. Communicate the importance of optimum healthcare to each client. Exhibit a caring, friendly attitude. Learn and uphold office policies, and promote hospital recommendations. Be able to stand for eight hours. Be able to carry 35 pounds. Send your resume via this link
  • Senior Animal Care Technician Job at University of Miami
    The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has an opportunity available for a Senior Animal Care Technician within the Division of Veterinary Resources, located on Medical Campus. High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years laboratory animal science experience or equivalent is required. The University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine is proud to offer those who lead with us competitive salaries, medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, university paid holidays and much more. The Senior Animal Care Technician is responsible for maintaining related records as defined by husbandry SOPs. This individual is responsible for training and monitoring fellow technicians in appropriate animal husbandry procedures and for providing assistance in training technical staff, students, and investigators the proper handling of research animals, as well as ensuring that the animal facilities are adequately stocked, and that any facility/physical plant issues are promptly identified, reported, and addressed. Must be able to function well in a team environment. Participation in the department’s hurricane emergency response team will be required. Some weekend/holiday/evening coverage may be required. AALAS certification at the ALAT level is required within 18 months of employment. Previous experience in the handling of multiple animal species, including NHPs and VAF rodents is required. High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years laboratory animal science experience or equivalent is required. Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull at least 50 pounds without assistance. Fluent in English with strong oral and written communication skills and computer literacy are required. Apply Online
  • Small Animal Vet Jobs at McKinleyville Animal Care Center, McKinleyville, CA
    Full time and/or part time small animal practitioner wanted for busy, personable practice in beautiful McKinleyville, California, in North Coast area of Humboldt County. The staff employs extremely experienced and competent technicians, many of whom have been with the business for years. The support staff is professional, efficient, caring and capable. Accounting and record keeping is fully computerized. Located in an economically developing area, this practice has a very loyal clientele that has grown with the business for over twenty five years. The practice is rounded out by a boarding kennel, grooming facilities, and a busy retail store. Send your questions or summary to David Trobitz DVM, 707-839-1504. McKinleyville Animal Care Center, PO Box 2757, McKinleyville, CA 95519. Email address: macc@humboldt1.com
  • Veterinary Dentistry Resident, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Twin Cities
    Required qualifications are a DVM, VMD, or equivalent foreign degree and completion of a 1-year rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery. A 3-year AVDC approved training program in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery is available. This program is designed to provide in depth training in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery and its supporting disciplines. Although the majority of dentistry and oral surgery cases involve dogs and cats, it is expected that the resident will become familiar with and provide dental services in all species including equine dentistry, and other large domestic animals.. The resident will spend approximately 80% of the time in clinical duties and teaching veterinary medical students in the dental service, and approximately 20% of the time participating in rounds, seminars, publications, presentations, research, didactic teaching, preparation for AVDC board eligibility, and other forms of training which may include time spent at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Rotations in anesthesia, radiology, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery will be included in the program. This program is not participating in the VIRMP (Veterinary Intern and Residency Matching Program). Applications must be received by December 31, 2008. The successful applicant will be notified on or before April 1, 2009 with a start date July 13, 2009. Materials required as part of the application file are 1) a letter stating career goals and reasons for applying to this program, 2) a Curriculum Vitae, 3) university transcripts from DVM program, and 4) three letters of reference from individuals with direct knowledge of interpersonal skills and clinical skills and aptitude. Letters of reference, official university transcripts, and requests for more information about this program must be sent to Dr. Gary Goldstein, University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center, 1352 Gortner Ave. St. Paul, MN 55108; phone: 612-625-1781; e-mail: golds034@umn.edu.
  • Covance Needs an Animal Technician Trainee (s), Madison, WI
    The minimum education, experience and qualifications for the animal technician position include:
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required
  • Ability to accurately read, record, and communicate information.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to quality care of laboratory animals. 
  • Experience in pet stores, animal labs, farms, kennels, breeders, veterinary clinics, or other environments where exposure to animals was a part of the daily responsibilities is a PLUS.
  • Please indicate any animal experience on your resume.  As an Animal Technician, you will learn to provide general facility maintenance and cleanliness and to dispense diets in compliance with appropriate regulatory agency guidelines. To monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance:
  • Learns to clean feeders, water bottles, animal caging, and other items.
  • Clean and sanitize animal rooms or pens, hallways, stairways, and other non-animal areas.
  • Learns to collect and record applicable hand recorded and computer generated data.
  • Learns to receive new animals, set up housing, provide feed and water, and fill out animal arrival information.
  • Learns to monitor animal room and feed storage environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, watering system, condition of animals).
  • Overtime and weekend work as required.
  • Mandatory immunizations and screening as required.
  • Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Work may require PPE (personal protective equipment)
    • Apply
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  • Veterinary Receptionist, After Hours Animal Emergency Clinic, Inc.
    Veterinary Receptionist for part-time to full-time in a very busy emergency clinic to do invoicing for clients, creating records, showing clients/patients into rooms, obtaining vitals on patients, answering phones and triaging patients, entering and presenting estimates, deposits, filing, scanning, faxing, some cleaning, etc. Requirements: Must be willing to work Saturday and Sunday nights, all major holidays, and fill in during vacation times. Experience preferred! Must be able to multi task, be flexible, and a self-starter. No phone calls please! Contact: Terry McInnis 2680 W. Liberty St. Girard, OH 44420 Fax: 330.530.1122
  • Veterinary Technician at Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, Virginia Beach, VA
    The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is looking for a motivated individual to fill a part-time Veterinary Technician position currently open. Position requires a current veterinary technician license valid in Virginia. This individual will assist in the Aquarium’s health management plan, to support live animal exhibitions, research and conservation activities and also the coordination of the daily medical care and treatment of animals in conjunction with curatorial and veterinary staff of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. For more detail and online application instructions, please visit the careers site at www.vbgov.com. No faxes, emails or paper applications accepted. Veterinary Technician position requisition number is: 2826 Application deadline is 04/13/09.