1. NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS JOIN EMC
Five new graduate students are the inaugural crop for the new Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences PhD program at the CVM. The new students bring a diversity and enthusiasm to the program that bodes well for the future of wildlife. Welcome the new EMC’ers to the family.
Nyeema Harris, MSc comes to the EMC and the FWS PhD program fresh from earning her MSc from the University of Montana where she studied Elk calf survival and recruitment.
Her 530 km2 study site in the Garnet Mountain range included 3 elk herds and the opportunity to conduct a number of studies estimating yearling mortality rates and recruitment rates. Prior to her masters work Nyeema earned a BS in Wildlife Science from Virginia Tech and is originally from Philadelphia. At NCSU she will be studying coyote/wolf interactions working with Dr. Michael Stoskopf and studying the NC red wolves and Algonquin wolves in Canada.
Maximilliano Sepulveda, DVM is not the Argentinean soccer star, but does come to Raleigh from Valdiva, Chile as a Fullbright Fellow to study river otter and mink interactions under Dr. Michael Stoskopf.
Dr. Sepulveda has earned his DVM from Universidad de Chile. His DVM Thesis was entitled “Spatial use in Southern river Otters, Lontra provocax, in the upper part of the Queule watershed, IX District.
He has also been in the process of completing his MSc. describing infectious diseases in invasive American mink in the Valdivian Ecoregion.
His PhD work will be centered on studies of health interactions of mink and river otters studying habitats in North Carolina and in his home country, Chile.
Rattapan Pattanarangsan, DVM joins the FWS PhD program after years working with NCSU faculty and students in his native Thailand. A former curator of birds and clinical veterinarian at a major zoo in Thailand, Dr. Pattanarangsan joined the veterinary faculty of Mahidol University and has directed the development of that faculty’s wildlife programs in addition to playing a key role in the development of organized wildlife medicine in Thailand. His DVM is from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok Thailand and he is in the process of completing an MS in Environmental Toxicology at Mahidol University. He visited NCSU in 2003 to study zoological medicine with Dr. Mike Loomis, and has worked with Dr. Michael Stoskopf for many years hosting faculty and veterinary students working with wildlife in Thailand. He is supported by a Thai Government Fellowship and will be modeling wild bird interactions with avian influenza in Asia, working with Dr. Michael Stoskopf who is very happy to have him finally on board at NCSU.
Maria Baron Palamar, DVM joins the EMC and the FWS PhD program having moved to Raleigh from her native Argentina with her husband. She received her DVM from Rio Cuarto National University, Cordoba, Argentina and has had field experience with Wildlife Conservation Society projects in her native Argentina working with wild guanacos and working with beached whales in Patagonia. Her primary interest is wildlife and it's interaction with humans. She hopes to be able to solve the problems that arise where wildlife and humans overlap, taking into consideration not only the conservationist, but also the social and economic points of view. Her favorite wildlife includes wild felids and zebras. Dr. Baron Palamar will be working on deer/dairy cattle disease interactions in North Carolina with Dr. Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf and Dr. Michael Stoskopf.
Jennifer Hurley, DVM (‘02) is a bit better acclimated to the Raleigh area than the other new EMC/FWS PhD students having completed her DVM at NCSU. An EMC Zoological Focused DVM student, Dr. Hurley has had experience with thermographic assessment of wildlife including bottlenosed dolfphins, and will be studying the impacts of environmental contaminants on freshwater mussel health under Dr. Stacey Nelson and Dr. Jay Levine.
2. RHINOS TRY OUT NEW NC ZOO EXHIBIT
Eight rhinos are now often sharing the NC Zoo’s African Plains' 30 acres with antelope and African plains birds. Six new Southern White, three mothers and three calves from White Oak Plantation, a Florida-based sanctuary and research facility for endangered and exotic animals joined the NC Zoo’s original two rhinos in the new 85 million dollar renovation. The three calves are all about one year old. Two of the calves are male and one is female. The rhinos’ arrival is part of an $8.5 million expansion that should eventually bring newborn rhino and elephant calves to the Zoo. Private donations to the N.C. Zoo Society have provided more than $7 million dollars for this project, which is called the Watani Grasslands Reserve. (Watani is a Swahili term meaning “fatherland.")
EMC’ers interested in rhinos will find a major wealth of detailed information on the new Rhino Resource Center website www.rhinoresourcecenter.com which makes available over 11,000 references , over 2500 pdf’s and over 600 images on rhinos. The new website is sponsored by the International Rhino Foundation and SOS Rhino.
3. STOSKOPF WAAZM PRESENTATION ON PRECEPTORSHIP SURVIVAL SEPTEMBER 21
Dr. Michael Stoskopf will present his humerous talk on “How to Destroy Your Career in a Single Preceptorship” to the WAAZM club at 12:15 on September 21, 2007 in one of the two CVM theaters.
4. JW DOYLE RETIRES
Friday August 31st marked a major transition for the NCSU CVM when J.W. Doyle, a fixture of the institution retired after many years of guiding the materials management for the college. The architect of many programs including a major surplus management operation that benefited not only the NCSU CVM but veterinary colleges across the country. JW, a can do person, always had a plan no matter how unusual the problem, from getting a custom lift harness made in a hurry for a sick elephant to outfitting field housing for wildlife studies. He will be sorely missed by everyone at the CVM, but most of all by those of us that learned to come to him for advice on all practical logistical matters. It just won’t be the same with out him.
5. JOURNALS FOR IRAQI ZOO VETS
Dr. Scott Willens (PhD ’05) is seeking donations of journals and relevant materials that EMC’er’s may be discarding to support the development of the Iraqi veterinarians responsible for the care of the animals at the Baghdad Zoo. He reports that even old journals and books would be of value and he is particularly hoping to find old issues of the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. He is working in concert with Dr. Sharon Williams from the USDA and other US Army veterinarians to develop training programs for the Iraqi zoo veterinarians. If you have items you would like to contribute, contact Dr. Willens directly through his email at scott.willens@4bct.25id.pac.army.mil
6 CRISSEY SYMPOSIUM ABSTRACT DEADLINE NEARS
It is that time of year again. The Crissey Symposium is rapidly approaching as is the deadline for abstract submission. Register for this educational experience at this link.
7. SEMINAR ON NC WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN
Carol Price of the NC Wildlife Commission will present on the NC wildlife action plan September 12 at 3:30 PM in the Wildlife Resources Commission Building auditorium on Centennial Campus as part of the FWS seminar series. The seminar is open to all.
8. Dr. CAVIN ACCEPTS INTERNSHIP AT GEORGIA AQUARIUM
Dr. Julie Cavin (DVM ’07) has taken an intern training position at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. She reports a fast start with cases ranging from a health exam on a beluga whale, a chronic penguin case and necropsy of a bowmouth before she even settled in. Her new email address is jcavin@georgiaaqarium.org
9. ADVANCED TOPICS IN ZOOLOGICAL MEDICINE RESUMES
CBS 817, Advanced Topics in Zoological Medicine is taught Thursday afternoons from 4:15 to 6:00 pm in room D-239 N at the CVM. The class is broadcast by H323 technology to CMAST and to the NC Zoo Hane’s Veterinary Hospital. Reading assignments and hand outs are posted at: http://courses.ncsu.edu/cbs817/common/ and students and faculty are encouraged to mark the site on their browsers and visit it often. In response to resident requests, all of the notes from the past three years of the class have also been posted and are available to students for study.
This week’s presentation (September 13h) will be provided by Dr. Sathya Chinnadurai who will review the clinical literature on Perissodactylid health issues.
Next week’s presentation (September 20th ) will be the semester’s combined pathology rounds organized by Dr. Brigid Troen.
The September 27th presentation will be a grand rounds presentation given by Dr. Karen Wolf who will present on saurian renal physiology and a novel approach to management of chronic uroliths. The topical quiz will be provided by Dr. Kennedy-Stoskopf.
October 4th, To be announced.
October 11th No class - Fall Break
October 18th Dr. Craig Harms will review Elasmobranch health issues.
EMC WEBSITE
RECENT FUNDING AND PUBLICATIONS
Newell-Fugate, Anne, Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf, Janine L. Brown, Jay F. Levine, William F. Swanson. 2007 Seminal an Endocrine Characteristics of Male Pallas’ Cats (Otocolobus manul) Maintained Under Artificial Lighting With Simulated Natural Photoperiods. Zoo bology 26(3):187-199.
Presentations at the 2007 WDA Meeting in Colorado
Felicia B. Nutter, T. Goldstein, F. Gulland- UPDATE ON NORTHERN FUR SEAL STRANDINGS ALONG THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST SINCE 1975.
Christopher A. Whitter, J. Iyanya, M. Cranfield, J. Luff, L. Lowenstine- METASTATIC CARCINOID IN A WILD MOUNTAIN GORILLA
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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
FISH IMMUNOLOGY GRADUATE POSITIONS
Two graduate positions leading to MS or PhD degree available for the study of vaccination, immunology and diseases of aquacultured fish. Funding for both position start January 2008. Desired credentials of applicant should include undergraduate course work in molecular biology or immunology, and an interest in fish health and/or aquatic animal husbandry. Individuals with a DVM degree are preferred. Contact Dr. Stephen A. Smith, Aquatic Medicine Laboratory, Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Phase II, Duck Pond Drive, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0442. Telephone (540)-231-5131, FAX (540)-231-6033, or E-mail stsmith7@vt.edu.
PARASITOLOGY POSITION
The Department of Veterinary Sciences and Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL), University of Wyoming, are seeking a clinical parasitologist for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Veterinary Sciences at the assistant professor level. Responsibilities of this position will entail approximately 37% commitment to professional service in the WSVL, 30% teaching and advising, 28% research, and 5% extension, University and public service. Requirements: Qualifications may vary and include a DVM with a minimum of 3 years specialized training and/or experience in clinical and research parasitology, or a PhD in parasitology (preferably veterinary) with similar clinical and research experience. A combined DVM/PhD is highly desirable. The successful candidate is expected to develop sustainable extramurally funded research program in the candidate’s area of interest that complements existing programs in the Department and College of Agriculture . The Department and WSVL maintain strong collaborative links with the Wyoming Game & Fish Department, the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, the Wyoming Livestock Board and the Wyoming Department of Health. Special emphasis is placed on diseases that occur at the wildlife/livestock interface and companion animals. Teaching responsibilities include upper-level parasitology courses, which are an essential component of the UW interdepartmental Microbiology program, and teaching medical parasitology to first-year medical students. The successful candidate will also have the combined knowledge and/or experience to supervise the WSVL diagnostic parasitology service. This laboratory provides consultation and diagnostic laboratory services to veterinarians, livestock and companion animal producers and owners, wildlife agencies and state and local governments in the northern Rocky Mountain region and has been a fertile source of research materials in the past. Deadlines : Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable but July, 2008 would be desirable. To Apply : Interested parties should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Merl Raisbeck, c/o Ms. Beth Howell, 1174 Snowy Range Road , Laramie , WY 82070 . Electronic submission is greatly preferred (bethlee@uwyo.edu). The application letter should indicate the applicant’s short and long term goals regarding both research and teaching and outline his/her qualifications for the position described. Please visit the websites for the University of Wyoming, the Department of Veterinary Sciences, or WSVL for more information.
FISHERIES GRADUATE STUDENT POSITION
Department of Microbiology or Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon is seeking a graduate student to conduct research on the effects of a myxozoan parasite (Ceratomyxa shasta) on salmonids in the Klamath River, OR/CA. The student will work closely with State, Federal, and Tribal agencies on strategies for reducing mortality caused by this parasite in juvenile Chinook and coho salmon. Research will involve field monitoring, laboratory studies and molecular diagnostics.
The student is expected to assist in writing reports and to develop a dissertation and publish results in high quality journals. Must have a B.S. in Microbiology, Fisheries, or a closely related field. The student must have a strong interest in Fish Health, Disease Ecology or Epidemiology research, a minimum GPA of 3.0. GRE scores are required and will be considered. Eligibility requires admission into Microbiology or Fisheries science graduate degree programs and applicants must apply to the Graduate School through the OSU Graduate Admissions Office: Salary: $21,000 plus full tuition and 75% subsidy toward graduate-assistant health insurance premium. Contact: Send CV (please include GPA and GRE scores) and letter of interest to Jerri Bartholomew, Department of Microbiology, Nash Hall 220, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331; or Email: bartholj@science.oregonstate.edu
Phone: (541) 737-1856.
Website or this link.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, MARINE SCIENCE/AQUARIUM SCIENCE
Savannah State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, located in Savannah, Georgia, seeks a faculty member to serve as lead instructor for a new aquarium science certificate program. The position involves developing and teaching new courses (e.g. Aquaculture/aquarium systems design and life support, Nutrition, disease and health management, Water and environmental quality, Aquarium science internship), possible other relevant teaching assignments, developing advertising and recruitment materials and recruiting, coordinating student internships at partner national, regional, and/or local public aquaria, and contributing to implementation of a Savannah State University/The Georgia Aquarium Cooperative Agreement. We seek an individual who can also advise undergraduate students, graduate students, and develop research programs. Applicants should have earned a Ph.D. degree in a field related to marine sciences.
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent benefits. Marine Science degree programs, faculty, and other information are all available at this site.
Review of applications will begin September 4, 2007. Position begins in January 2, 2008. Send application including a current curriculum vita, names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, and a letter summarizing research/teaching experience, career goals, and ability to teach undergraduate and graduate classes currently offered at SSU to: Chair, Marine Science Faculty Search Committee, Post Office Box 20600, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA 31404
DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
St. Matthew’s University, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Job website: www.stmatthews.edu St. Matthew’s SVM is an AVMA listed school, whose charter class began in September, 2005. Students spend 7 semesters on Grand Cayman Island, then move to the United States for the clinical year at one of several AVMA-accredited veterinary schools.
At present, the school is noteworthy for high faculty-to-student ratio, for excellent living conditions on Grand Cayman Island, and for rewarding teaching opportunities. The addition of a new, 5500 square foot clinical teaching facility adds greatly to the potential for development of the hands-on aspect of the preclinical program. Applicants must have a D.V.M, M.D. and/or a Ph.D.degree (or equivalent), demonstrated excellence in scholarly activity and research; experience in teaching and mentoring students; and must meet the University requirements for appointment as a full professor. Administrative experience is highly desirable. Contact: Human REsources, Orlando, FL, St. Matthew’s University, Cayman Islands email: HR@stmatthews.edu.
DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL HEALTH
The New England Aquarium is seeking an energetic and experienced veterinarian to provide direction for its Animal Health and Rescue/Rehabilitation programs.The Director will be responsible for setting strategic priorities; managing staff and budget; and collaborating with research, conservation, and education programs. The director will also share emergency clinical coverage with staff veterinarians. The Director of Animal Health position requires a minimum of seven years of veterinary practice experience, including a minimum of five years in an aquarium or zoo, and a minimum of five years in a management position. A strong science background, including peer reviewed publications and an advanced degree in biological sciences is desirable. Salary is commensurate with experience; excellent fringe benefit package. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Director of Human Resources, New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110-3399. No phone calls please. Qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR OF EXOTIC PETS AND ZOOLOGICAL MEDICINE
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences is seeking applicants for a tenure track or clinical track faculty position in exotic pets and zoological medicine. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A DVM degree or equivalent is required. Completion of clinical residency training and board certification (or eligibility) by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian Practice) or the American College of Zoological Medicine is required. Eligibility for faculty licensure in the state of Oklahoma is required. Duties will include: clinical service and teaching including oversight of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Zoo, Exotic and Wildlife service, instruction in the didactic portion of the pre-clinical veterinary medical curriculum, and Scholarly work. Collaboration with established research faculty within the College and University is encouraged. Application review will begin as they are received and the position will remain open until filled. Applications should include a letter of intent with statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three references. Inquiries or applications should be sent to: Dr. Charles MacAllister, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078-2042, (405) 744-8472, FAX (405) 744-6265, email: cmacall@okstate.edu.
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