Employment Opportunities

Ottawa, Ontario

Alta Vista Animal Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Board-certified Veterinary Criticalist (permanent, full-time) or Residency Trained individual to join their specialty team. With approximately 30 Veterinarians and 150 staff members, Alta Vista offers a variety of services for cats and dogs including a General Practice, 24-hour Emergency, Specialty/Referral centre, and 24 hour ICU care.
As a member of the specialty/emergency care team, the successful candidate will train existing staff to raise the level of critical and emergency care within the hospital. This position will be supported by a staff of Specialists in Cardiology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Dentistry. The team looks forward to the contribution and knowledge of a criticalist and to working together to benefit patients with a combined expertise.
The input of the chosen criticalist is encouraged regarding the planned expansion of specialty and emergency services at Alta Vista, which will include a redesign of existing facilities to help advance patient care. As a recent member of the Associate Veterinary Clinics family, Alta Vista Animal Hospital welcomes the successful candidate with the opportunity to contribute to improving the emergency and critical care medicine at other member practices.
Alta Vista offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive guaranteed salary, health and dental benefits, Continuing Education time and allowance, paid vacation, 12 days of paid sick leave/year, public holidays and a moving allowance. For more information, please visit our website www.altavistaanimalhospital.com.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required, French is an asset. Cover letter and resume should be sent via email to Steve Sidoli, Chief Executive Officer ssidoli@avah.on.ca

, Grand Cayman

St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants to fill a faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine.

Small Animal Medicine: Co-coordinate small animal medicine course. Participate with faculty in developing case review and student grand rounds. Qualifications: DVM with residency training: Diplomate status in appropriate specialty desired (ACVIM (any sub-specialty OK), ACVECC, or ECVIM)

In addition all faculty members are expected to participate in faculty committee and school governance and tutor students as needed. Interest in developing a research program is desirable although primary focus is on teaching in lectures and laboratory sessions. Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience of selected candidate.

The School of Veterinary Medicine at St. Matthew’s University admits students three times per year (September, January and May). The school has three semesters per year with all courses taught in each semester of the year. Students spend the first seven semesters at the main campus on Grand Cayman and complete their final year of clinical sciences education at one of our affiliate Schools of Veterinary Medicine in the United States or Canada. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with a candidate’s qualifications and experience. Salaries are not subject to income tax in the Cayman Islands. Pension and health benefits provided as required by Cayman law. Vacation time includes two weeks in April, August and up to three weeks in December.

Send applications by FedEx to Brian K. Roberts, DVM, DACVECC, School of Veterinary Medicine SMU, Regatta Office Park, Leeward Four, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands or by email to hr@stmatthews.edu or broberts@smu.ky

Please visit www.stmatthews.edu for additional information on the curriculum and other aspects of the program.

Paris, Île-de-France

Faculty Position in Emergency and Critical Care, Assistant/Associate Professor

Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, Centre hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire d’Alfort (CHUVA)
The National Veterinary School of Alfort, Veterinary Teaching hospital seeks to fill a full-time faculty position as Chief for the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care service. The position is offered at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, depending upon qualifications and is available immediately.

Responsibilities : The position will lead a team whose primary mission will be clinical teaching, participation in the clinical training program of interns and residents, scholarship, service and clinical research.

The successful applicant will have responsibility for directing the Emergency service and Intensive Care Unit (ICU), including supervision of house officers and technical staff; coordination of the clinical and teaching service with other sections of the hospital and interactions with veterinarians referring cases to ER/ICU.

The successful candidate will demonstrate aptitudes in teaching, strong clinical abilities and aptitude to lead a team.

Facility : The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a brand new 39000 sq ft, 24 hours facility. It serves direct ER appointment and referral from veterinarians and receives the highest number ER cases in France. The hospital is located 3 metro-stations from downtown Paris in a green area crossed by a river. Details available at http://www.vet-alfort.fr/web/fr/19-chiens-chats-nac-centre-hospitalier-universitaire-veterinaire-dalfort.php

Qualifications : Candidates must hold DVM degree and Board certification (ACVECC diplomate) or eligibility in the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. An advanced research degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) would be appreciated.

Candidates must be able to communicate in, or be willing to learn French.

Application Process: The position will be available in September 2012. Review of applications will begin in the spring of 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of intent, a description of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and contact information of three professional references to bpolack@vet-alfort.fr

Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées

Assistant Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

L’Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse (ENVT), Départment des Sciences Cliniques des Animaux de Compagnie et de Sport, invites applications for a full-time position in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine.

Responsibilities: Didactic and clinical teaching of veterinary students and interns in all aspects of emergency and critical care medicine, oversight of the emergency service and critical care unit, continuing education in emergency and critical care medicine and participation in research projects.

Qualifications: A DVM or equivalent degree. Internship in small animal medicine and surgery or extensive experience in emergency and critical care. Board certified or residency trained applicants in Emergency and Critical Care will be given preference. Excellent communication skills and especially the ability to communicate in French are required.

Facility Description: The emergency and critical care service of the Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse is a 24 hour referral center designed to serve the needs of veterinarians in the South of France. The Emergency and Critical Care service is staffed with 1 ACVECC faculty, five clinical assistants, and 12 rotating interns. Construction for a new emergency room and critical care unit is scheduled to begin in January 2013.

Application Process: The position will be available in September 2012. Review of applications will begin in the spring of 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of intent, a description of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and contact information of three professional references to Dr. Marcel Aumann, Director of the emergency and critical care service, m.aumann@envt.fr.

Lafayette, California

Position open for an emergency/critical care clinician/educator in Lafayette, California (East Bay of San Francisco). The successful candidate will join two criticalists, internists, surgeon, dermatologist, and radiologist with plans for additional specialists as we grow. Our practice philosophy is based on integrated medical services in the model of the Mayo Clinic. Emphasis is on cooperation, communication, and multi-specialty involvement early in the course of patient care. We are very well equipped with complete in-house laboratory instrumentation, video-endoscopy, digital Doppler ultrasound, digital radiology, fluoroscopy, multi-slice CT, MRI and advanced critical care therapeutic modalities including loop display ventilation and renal replacement.

Our hospital is an approved residency training facility with four emergency/critical care residents currently in training. Emphasis is on both medical and surgical emergency/critical care built on an extensive foundation in physiology and pathophysiology. Applicants for this position should be interested in clinical medicine as well as residency training.

Qualified applicants are ACVECC Diplomates or Residents who are taking the certifying examination in the next exam cycle. Special consideration will be given to those candidates with maturity, common sense, and the enthusiasm and ability to work well with others. The work schedule is flexible and a 3-day work week is an option. There is great potential for participation in hospital policy and governance, and for future ownership.

Interested parties should send their CV and a personal statement of their professional goals to
Dr. Jan Kovacic, DACVECC and Dr. Jamie Peyton, DACVECC at:
Four Seasons Animal Hospital
3210 Old Tunnel Road
Lafayette, CA 94549

Candidates may also email or call with any questions regarding this position.
Phone 925-284-4359
Cell 925-332-9482
jkicudvm@gmail.com
drjpeyton@fourseasonsah.com

Sarasota, Florida

The Sarasota Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center is looking for a full time Criticalist. We are located in South Sarasota, FL only 1 mile from Siesta Key Beach. We currently employ 1 full time Criticalist, and 5 emergency veterinarians. Our hospital recently expanded to a new facility, and we would like to add one more Criticalist to our staff. Our hospital takes pride in the customer service we offer – we go the extra mile to make our clients feel at ease, and keep our referring veterinarians updated. A good bedside manner and excellent medical skills are necessary. We see quite a few transfers for ultrasound; therefore proficiency in ultrasound is a plus. Surgical skills not required, but are also a plus. We offer comprehensive emergency care including, but not limited to; on site blood work, clotting profiles, blood gasses, oxygen therapy, anti-venin, ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiology, blood and plasma products, BP monitoring, ECG, PPN, etc. We have 6 other specialties located within our practice which include: surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, internal medicine, and dentistry. Start date is open. Benefits include health insurance, CE, vacation, and more. Salary is dependent upon experience.

If interested, please send your resume via email to sveh2@aol.com. Or call Dr. Ellis at 941-266-0335. You may also fax your resume to 941-927-9235 ATTN DR. ELLIS, or call our practice manager (Brooke Kommuck) at 941-928-1093.

Jacksonville, Florida

North Florida Veterinary Specialists, P.A. has immediate openings for specialists in Internal Medicine and Emergency & Critical Care. Individuals must be ACVIM or ACVECC certified or have completed residency training.

North Florida Veterinary Specialists, P.A. is part of two large multi-specialty full service referral only hospitals located in Jacksonville and Orange Park, FL. Specialists include internal medicine, oncology, surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, and dentistry. Emergency clinics located within the facilities provide after-hours and emergency care.

Our facility is equipped with on-site digital ultrasound, digital radiology, video endoscopy, in house labs and CT. We have excellent practice management software with Impromed Infinity and computer networking with strong IT contract support.

North Florida Veterinary Specialists, P.A. has close association with various individuals, organizations, and industries allowing for opportunities in travel, lecture, authorship, and clinical trials.

Jacksonville has great beaches and waterways, professional sporting (Go Jaguars!) and entertainment and beautiful weather!! If you are interested in a great opportunity, please contact Dr. Mitch Crystal at 904-646-1279 (office), 904-234-3000 (cell) or mitch@nfvs.com.

Please visit our website at www.nfvs.com for more information.

Lafayette, Indiana

The Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Residency at Purdue University is a three-year program providing advanced training in emergency and critical care medicine that meets or exceeds the training requirements outlined by the ACVECC for board certification. The majority of the three-year program is spent on the small animal emergency and critical care service with hands-on management of clinical cases while being directly supervised by board certified and residency-trained clinicians. The current emergency and critical care medicine faculty and their areas of interest are:

Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC: Bedside diagnostic testing, transfusion medicine, critical care nutrition.

Anthony Johnson, DVM, DACVECC: Trauma, transfusion medicine and blood banking, mechanical ventilation, and pain control.

Paula A. Johnson, DVM (Residency trained in Emergency and Critical Care): Trauma, Sepsis/SIRS, mechanical ventilation, critical care nutrition

The ECC residency is sustained by a broad caseload that is made up of a combination of emergency, critical care and trauma cases as well as a diverse population of referral cases from the entire Midwest/Great Lakes region. The clinical aspects of the residency are supported by other hospital services such as anesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology (including interventional), neurology, diagnostic imaging, clinical pathology, ophthalmology, radiation and medical oncology. Each service offers a wide array of expertise in both diagnostic and treatment modalities. Emergency and critical care residents will participate in biweekly morbidity and mortality rounds, biweekly small animal emergency and critical care journal club, and daily emergency and critical care rounds.


The resident will also spend a portion of their time at North Central Veterinary Emergency Center (NCVEC). NCVEC is a well-established, well equipped, 24 hour emergency and critical care veterinary hospital located on Purdue University’s North Central Campus in Westville, Indiana. Time spent at NCVEC will satisfy the independent study time requirement and will be an opportunity to further increase the resident’s exposure to a broad variety of emergent and ICU cases. NCVEC is in the process of expanding its scope of services, and will in time incorporate specialists who will also participate in training of ECC residents. NCVEC is already well integrated in to the local veterinary community and has a robust caseload, AAHA certification and state-of-the-art capabilities, and is eagerly anticipating taking part in a residency training program.

In addition to clinical training and responsibilities, residents will have the opportunity to develop proficiency in clinical research techniques, writing skills and lecture preparation/delivery. Involvement in a clinical, translational, or fundamental research project under the supervision of a senior faculty member is required. Publication of the research findings in a refereed scientific journal is expected, and the manuscript must be submitted for publication before a residency certificate will be granted. Residents are expected to present one seminar each year to the department and will also be required to present a small number of didactic lectures. Residents are expected to participate in the clinical teaching of interns, veterinary students and veterinary technician students. The resident will be required to complete a non-thesis Master of Science degree while doing their residency training. Participation in the Master of Science degree program must be mutually agreed upon by the resident and mentor(s). Candidates interested in pursuing a PhD may, with the endorsement of the faculty mentor(s), enroll in the Clinical Investigator Program, which is designed to develop the capability to conduct clinical and/or fundamental research. The Clinical Investigator Program strives to integrate residency training with research, and requires graduate study and laboratory experience beyond a three year clinical residency. This program is a flexible, individualized course of study tailored to the career objective of the candidate and is contingent upon available funded research capabilities of the department, school, university and affiliated research centers.

Employment is on an annual basis, with continuation in the program being dependent upon favorable periodic evaluations.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse work force. The School of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University values, nurtures, and respects all members of its community and ensures an environment of inclusive excellence where all students, faculty, and staff are inspired and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Applications are due by Friday March 16, 2012 at 5pm. Applications should include a letter of intent, current curriculum vitae, veterinary school transcript and 3 letters of reference. Please forward all application materials to Dr. Elizabeth Thomovsky at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907 or via e-mail at ethomovs@purdue.edu

The anticipated start date of this program is July 15, 2012. For additional information contact Dr. Elizabeth Thomovsky, Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. Telephone: (765) 494-1107.

Knoxville, Tennessee

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences of the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time clinical track faculty (tenure track may be considered) in small animal critical care. The position is at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level depending on qualifications and experience. This position will be available as of June 1, 2012. The successful candidate will have expertise in small animal critical care and emergency medicine. Requirements for the applicant include the DVM/ or equivalent degree, completion of a formal residency in critical care/emergency medicine, and board certification in the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.

The missions of the Department are to educate veterinary students and graduate veterinarians to meet the needs of the pet-owning public, to provide advanced patient care, and to generate new knowledge in pet health by basic and applied research. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to these departmental efforts by participation in the teaching, service, and research programs of the College. Responsibilities will include clinical, didactic and laboratory teaching of small animal critical care to professional students, interns, and residents; presentations of continuing education at the local and national levels, and contribution to the clinical research program.

The University of Tennessee Small Animal Hospital is a comprehensive and completely equipped facility with the expertise needed to provide advanced medical care and to support research programs. Specialty services supported by departmental faculty include: internal medicine, oncology, neurology, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, radiology, radiation oncology, anesthesiology, physical therapy, zoo, exotic and avian medicine and surgery. Facilities include: nuclear medicine, computerized tomography, MRI, radiation therapy, video endoscopy, laparoscopy, lithotripsy, DEXA scanning and physical therapy. The hospital provides emergency and critical care service 24 hours per day 7 days per week

Review of applications will begin March 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Qualified individuals are invited to submit an application consisting of: 1) letter of professional goals, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) names of three professional references to:
Dr. Ralph Harvey
The University of Tennessee
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
C247 Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Knoxville, TN 37996-4544
Telephone: 865-974-8387
FAX: 865-974-5554
Email: harvey@utk.edu

For additional information, applicants are also directed to visit the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine web site at: www.vet.utk.edu/

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Pullman, Washington

The Washington State University (WSU) Department of Clinical Sciences (VCS) seeks to fill a tenure-track, full-time, 12-month position in its Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) as section chief for the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (VECC) service. The position is offered at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, depending upon qualifications and is available immediately. The position will lead a team whose primary mission will be clinical teaching, service and scholarship.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will have responsibility for directing the VTH Intensive Care Unit (ICU), including supervision of house officers and technical staff; coordination of the clinical and teaching service with other sections of the hospital and interactions with veterinarians referring cases to ICU. The successful applicant must be able to effectively communicate and work with a diverse group of people and participate in didactic/clinical teaching and service. This position will allow effort in scholarly activity in the form of independent and/or collaborative basic and/or clinical research and clinical discovery.

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must possess a DVM or very related degree. Completion of a residency in veterinary emergency and critical care or formal training in this area is required. Preference will be given to candidates with board certification in ACVECC, or residency trained in emergency and critical care, or equivalent. A graduate degree is desirable but not required. Preference is also given to candidates possessing a record of scholarly activity within clinical VECC compatible with ongoing VCS research. Preference is also given to candidates at Associate Professor level, but application is encouraged from all eligible candidates.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Review of applications begins March 19, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants are required to submit electronically a cover letter which states rank applying for and candidate’s goals; curriculum vitae; summary of research interests and goals; and the names and contact information including email address of three (3) professional references. Three (3) letters of recommendation are required and will be automatically requested and obtained from the reference provider through the WSU online application system. Apply at, www.wsujobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=56927. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Boel Fransson, Chair of the Search Committee, by email (bfransso@vetmed.wsu.edu), or by telephone (509)335-0738.

AREA OVERVIEW: The WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital opened in 1996 is one of the best equipped Veterinary Teaching Hospitals in the nation. The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences is committed to excellence in the diagnosis, treatment and management of animal health. Sophisticated diagnostic and treatment technologies are available including MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, endoscopy, arthroscopy and radiation therapy. Fourth-year professional veterinary students and postgraduate students (interns, residents, and graduate students) work together with clinical faculty and staff to diagnose and treat patients.

Washington State University is a PAC-12 school and a land-grant institution with an enrollment of approximately 24,000 students statewide. The University of Idaho, also a land grant university, is located in Moscow, Idaho, 8 miles from the Pullman campus. These communities offer a friendly, small-town living environment and access to a rich assortment of cultural, recreational and athletic attractions. Pullman combines a mild climate, clean air, good schools, affordable homes, and a low crime rate. Pullman (population 25,000) is about 75 miles south of Spokane, Washington, and lies close to recreational areas in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia. To learn more about the Pullman community, visit: http://www.pullmanchamber.com. The university’s web page (www.wsu.edu) offers information about WSU and the surrounding area.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.