1. CAVIN ACCEPTS NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM FELLOWSHIP
We are very proud of all of our EMC students. They work and study hard, and strive for excellence. It is a true pleasure to see them grow and develop in our programs, and it is a special pleasure when others recognize that they stand out from the crowd of excellent young veterinarians when the rubber hits the road in choosing new colleagues. Our congratulations to Julie Cavin (DVM ’07) who was offered the New England Aquarium Fellowship for next year to work with the veterinary team of that aquarium. Veterinary Internships at display aquaria are relatively scarce and very competitive. Our students have a long history of success and soon to be Dr Cavin will be continuing that tradition.
2. ODD COUPLE PERFORMANCES
Many have had the opportunity to see the very funny and very well performed Odd Couple featuring our own Dr. Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf this past week. For those of you who haven’t, there are still six opportunities to have a couple of hours of laughter in your life. The play, produced by Stillwater Theater and presented in the small theater on Meredith College Campus just behind the Jones Theater will be performed each evening Tuesday April 17- Saturday April 21st at 8:00 pm with a final matinee on Sunday April 22nd at 2:00 pm. Tickets can be reserved by calling 760-8757 or 760-2840.
3. NATURE JOURNALING WITH CONSIE POWELL
Those EMC members with interest in the illustrative arts might enjoy spending Saturday, April 28, with illustrator and writer Consie Powell. Consie, the wife of EMC faculty member Dr. Roger Powell is an award winning nature illustrator and she is conducting a day long adventure in learning through the N.C. Museum of Natural Science to help people connect with the natural world through nature journaling. The session will run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. In the morning, Consie will cover basic techniques and you will practice with her in the Museum’s exhibit galleries. In the afternoon, you will go with her to Prairie Ridge to learn about spring wildlife and to practice your visual note taking skills and illustration skills.
Cost: $40 (includes classroom activities, journaling supplies and transportation) Minimum Age: 14 (Minors must be accompanied by registered adult). The workshop is open to educators, Friends members and their guests. Learn more about Consie Powell and her work at http://www.consiepowell.com/ For more information on this trek contact Barbara Beaman at Barbara.Beaman@ncmail.net or 919 733-7450, ext. 610. Complete Educator Trek registration and application forms and mail with deposit to reserve a spot.
4. ASSOCIATION OF PRIMATE VETERINARIANS WORKSHOP IN NC
This year the Association of Primate Veterinarians will hold their (APV) 35th Annual Workshop in North Carolina. The meeting will be October 11-13, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. If you are not an APV member and are interested in membership, applications are available online. Additional information concerning the workshop can be found on the web site at www.primatevets.org. The deadline for submitting case reports and/or “What’s Your Diagnosis?” is August 1, 2007. Please keep length of abstract to one page. Electronic versions PowerPoint, video) of the case report and/or “What’s Your Diagnosis?” are due no later than October 1, 2007. Electronic abstracts of case reports can be submitted to Drs. Gwen Maginnis (maginnis@osu.edu, phone 503-690-5221) or Ruth Woodward (woodwarr@mail.nih.gov, phone 301-496-3750).
5. CVM AWARDS BANQUET APRIL 26th
The Annual CVM Awards Banquet will be held in McKimmon Center the evening of April 26th, 2007. Among the many awards to be given to DVM program seniors will be the coveted WAAZM Awards for proficiency in zoological medicine.
North Carolina Sea Grant
North Carolina Sea Grant has put out its 2007 call for preproposals that related directly to the 2007-2012 Strategic Plan. The deadline for the preproposals is 4 p.m., April 30, 2007. All preproposals must be submitted via e-mail to sgresearch@ncseagrant.org. The principal investigator must be a faculty member at a college or university in North Carolina. To review the complete Request for Proposals, as well as the North Carolina Sea Grant Strategic Plan and related documents, please go to www.ncseagrant.org. Follow the “Omnibus Funding” link under the “Funding Opportunities” heading on the right side of the page. For more information on the North Carolina Sea Grant research program, contact Executive Director Michael Voiland at 919/515-2455, michael_voiland@ncsu.edu, or Associate Director Steve Rebach at 919/515-9104, srebach@ncsu.edu.
Call for Web page materials
All EMC students, alumni and faculty. What better time than in the flush of well being following spring break to gather up the materials we want to post on your web pages. Send photos, CV’s, contact info, etc.to michael_stoskopf@ncsu.edu.
Advanced Topics in Zoological Medicine II, CBS 818
Dr. Michael Stoskopf will substitute for Dr. Kennedy-Stoskopf in presenting a review of current issues in marsupial and chiropteran health at the next and final CBS 818 session of the semester April 19th, 2007. The session will start at 4:15 pm in room D-239 N at the CVM and will be broadcast to the NC Zoo and CMAST.
RECENT FUNDING AND PUBLICATIONS
Dennison, S., F. Gulland, M. Haulena, H. De Morais, K. Colegrove (2007) Urate Nephrolithiasis in a Northern Elephant Seal (Mirunga angustirostris) and a California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 38(1):114-120. (Download the PDF)
Submit your publications and grant awards to Dr. Stoskopf so they can be included in the EMC NEWS
EMC WEBSITE
Opportunities
Opportunities for jobs have become so numerous that it is difficult to keep the listings current. To help with that, the following links take you to listings of job opportunities that might be of interest to EMC'ers. Positions not appearing on these lists are noted individually below.
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians
National Wildlife Health Center
National Wildlife Research Center
International Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
American Zoo and Aquarium Association
More Opportunities
RESEARCH INTERN – Potomac Conservancy, a Silver Spring, MD-based nonprofit, seeks an upper level undergraduate or a graduate student with a strong background in environmental science and land use policy to undertake a research project on the health of the Potomac watershed. The Research Intern will answer questions essential to understanding the health of the watershed. The outcome of this research will be a report on the health of the watershed, with emphasis on the trends as they relate to several key indicators of watershed health. These may include, land use, forest and agriculture trends, population trends, policy effectiveness, conservation program impacts. Stipend possible. To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: Kevin Mack, Vice President for Conservation, 8601 Georgia Avenue, Suite 612,Silver Spring, MD 20815, Mack@potomac.org
FISHERY BIOLOGIST/WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST, (VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT #: NMFS-SWR-2007-0015)
SALARY RANGE: $39,367 — 68,936 stationed at the National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Regional Office, Long Beach, California. The incumbent will implement, coordinate, and conduct elements of the Protected Resource’s Division’s (PRD) sea turtle and marine mammal management program in California. In general, the incumbent will promote the protection, conservation, and recovery of marine mammals and sea turtles offshore from California through implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Specific duties include: (1) reviewing proposed coastal projects to ensure the activities will effect the least practicable impact to marine mammal and sea turtle populations; (2) assisting in the implementation of programs to reduce marine mammal and sea turtle bycatch in commercial fisheries; (3) conducting analyses and preparing documents required under the MMPA, sections 7 and 10 of the ESA, and NEPA; (4) providing regulatory advice and technical support to other
federal agencies, state and local governments and the public, which will include developing written recommendations for avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating impacts on at risk marine mammals and sea turtles; (5) responding to requests from the public for information on protected species; (6) preparing contributions to PRD’s webpage and outreach materials; and (7) other duties as assigned consistent with the objectives of the program and the position. Apply by April 12, 2007. For Further information go to http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/
TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ZOOLOGICAL MEDICINE
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. This is a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences with a concurrent appointment to the professional staff of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Clinics (VTH&C). The successful candidate will be expected to contribute toward instruction in zoological medicine and conduct independent and collaborative research. Contribution in the VTH&C will be through participation in the zoological medicine service of that unit. Required Qualifications: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree; Ph.D.; four years of clinical experience in Zoological Medicine; experience in clinical investigation and/or team research. Additional Qualifications Desired: Significant experience working with wildlife and reptile species. Responsibilities: participates in the didactic and tutorial instructional programs in zoological medicine; cooperates with other faculty members in the development of teaching programs, visual aids and other instructional materials; participates in the School’s research program as a team leader and member; participates in and helps supervise the zoological medicine service of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Clinics; cooperates with other clinical faculty in the clinical and hospital practice; supports the emergency duty clinicians through provision or supervision of zoological medicine service when requested; participates in the continuing education programs of the School of Veterinary Medicine. School wide participation will be through the Directorship of the Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is April 30, 2007 or until candidate is selected. Anticipated hire date is May 15, 2007. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), and the names of three references to: Dr. David F. Senior, Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Room 1821
School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University. Ref: Log #026035, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
MARINE MAMMAL MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY INTERNSHIP
The Marine Mammal Center in collaboration with the University of California (Davis) has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Intern to work in our Veterinary Science Department. This is a one-year internship which is scheduled to start in mid-summer 2007, ending in mid-summer 2008. This position requires a DVM degree or equivalent. Previous marine mammal or wildlife experience is preferred. Preference will also be given to individuals who possess at least one year of clinical veterinary experience. The Marine Mammal Center veterinary staff includes two full-time veterinarians, four veterinary technicians, and a medical laboratory technician. The Veterinary Intern’s responsibilities include assisting the veterinary staff in providing medical management of a large number of marine mammals; mostly pinnipeds who are at The Marine Mammal Center for rehabilitation after having been stranded on the California coast due to injury, disease or malnutrition. The Intern will also be responsible for post mortem examinations, collecting samples for various research projects, and record-keeping. A research paper or case report should be completed during the internship. If interested, please send your resume, cover letter and three professional references to James Lechleitner, Director of Human Resources, The Marine Mammal Center, 1065 Fort Cronkhite, Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA 94965-2609. The Marine Mammal Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications due no later than May 11th, 2007. If you have further questions regarding this position please contact: Felicia Nutter, Staff Veterinarian, The Marine Mammal Center, 1065 Fort Cronkhite, Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA 94965, 415-289-7370 nutterf@tmmc.org
TRAINING POSITION IN ZOOLOGICAL PATHOLOGY
The Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin - Madison, in association with Research Animal Resources Center, University of Wisconsin - Madison, and the Milwaukee County Zoo is seeking a trainee in Zoo Pathology. Qualified applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine and be eligible for licensure in Wisconsin. Since residency training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine involves the practice of veterinary medicine on privately owned animals, resident trainees are required to be licensed in the state of Wisconsin at the time they begin their residency program. Prospective resident trainees who are graduates of schools that are not accredited by the AVMA must have passed either the NBE and CCT, or the NAVLE in order to obtain a license in Wisconsin. Graduates of schools that are not AVMA approved may register for the NAVLE examination through a limited number of states in the United States. (Some states require enrollment or completion of the ECFVG or similar program) You may want to visit the following web sites to learn more about licensing examinations and processes: www.aavsb.org and www.nbec.org.
Preference will be given to individuals with two or more years of residency training in anatomic pathology. The 2-year program, scheduled to begin July 2007 is designed to provide training and experience to prepare the trainee for a career in zoo, wildlife, avian, aquatic or exotic animal pathology and eligibility to sit the certification examination in anatomic pathology of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Stipend is $34,000/yr. Send curriculum vitae and the names of at least three references to:
Dr. R.D. Schultz
Professor and Chair
Department of Pathobiological Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin – Madison
2015 Linden Drive West
Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1102
(608) 2623-9888
AQUARIST POSITION -
The Waikiki Aquarium has an opening for an aquarist experienced in fish disease including the use of basic disease diagnostic techniques, and the ability to set up proper quarantine and disease treatment
protocols. This position requires a minimum of two years experience at a public aquarium, aquaculture facility, zoological park or equivalent. The position also maintains exhibit tanks and serves as the Hawaiian monk seal backup when primary staff member is away. The position requires a skilled, dedicated and self-motivated individual. The Waikiki Aquarium is the State Aquarium of Hawaii and exhibits tropical and subtropical marine life from the Pacific with an emphasis on marine fish and invertebrates, particularly corals, cephalopods, and giant clams. A complete listing of minimum and desirable qualifications, duties and responsibilities, and minimum salary can be found on the following website: please note the deadline for filing an application is Friday March 30, 2007. Please follow application instructions online.
Application address: Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815. Inquiries: Deanna Lee (808) 440-9030; deannal@hawaii.edu.
WILDLIFE HEALTH SPECIALIST - State of Nevada Announces Recruitment for...
WILDLIFE HEALTH SPECIALIST - Veterinary Diagnostician - 10.290
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $55,812.24 to $83,854.08 PAY GRADE: 41
Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur Statewide. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability to work in one or more geographic locations. Department:Wildlife Division: Wildlife Open to All Qualified Persons Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 2898
Posted 02/01/07
Direct Inquiries to:
KRISTINA ROSS
(775)688-1522
or email krisr@ndow.org
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