The Animal Cancer Center and the Clinical Oncology Service at Colorado State University are offering a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in surgical oncology. The position is designed for veterinarians who have completed a 3-year ACVS approved residency (or equivalent) in small animal surgery. The 12-month appointment will consist of 2 weeks of vacation, 2 months without clinic duties to study for ACVS boards, 2 additional off-clinic weeks, and 9 months of clinical duties and research related to surgical oncology. The new 35,000 square foot Animal Cancer Center (ACC) is a research and cancer affinity facility immediately adjacent to the Veterinary Medical Center which will house oncology personnel and operations. Research within the ACC includes: limb-sparing, cortical allografts, bone morphogenesis, osteogenesis, infection, tumor markers, drug delivery systems, isolated limb perfusion, preclinical drug testing, pharmacology, gene therapy, oncogenesis, radiation therapy, pathology, and clinical oncology research.

The salary is $42,000 per year and the appointment is for one year. The proposed starting date is July 1, 2008 and is negotiable. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to identify themselves. Interested individuals should submit curriculum vitae, a letter of intent, and three letters of recommendation to Drs. Nicole Ehrhart, Deanna Worley or Stephen J. Withrow at:

Veterinary Medical Center at Colorado State University

Department of Clinical Sciences

c/o Ms. Morna Mynard

300 West Drake Road

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1620

Telephone: 970-297-4175

Fax: 970-297-1254

The deadline for receipt of materials is February 1, 2009, for full consideration.

POSITION: A one-year postdoctoral fellowship in surgical oncology is being offered by the Oncology Service at the University of Florida Veterinary Medical Center. The 12-month appointment will consist of 2 weeks of vacation, 3 months without clinic duties to study for ACVS boards, and 2 additional off-clinic weeks.  The Fellow will also be able to participate in practice exams currently given to our small animal surgical residents and will have interaction with the musculoskeletal oncologic surgery group at the Enneking-Anspach Research Center at the University of Florida College of Medicine. The salary is $40,000 per year. The proposed starting date is July 1, 2009 and is negotiable. 

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have completed a 3-year ACVS approved residency (or equivalent) in small animal surgery.   

AREAS OF CURRENT CLINICAL AND BENCHTOP RESEARCH: Limb-sparing surgery, distraction osteogenesis, bone regeneration, management of post-operative limb-spare infections, stereotactic radiosurgery, soft tissue sarcomas, urogenital tumors, radiation models of canine and feline cancer, vaccine development and experimental therapeutics. 

The University of Florida is a classic large land grant institution with a student population of 42,000, is a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities and ranks in the top 10 among public universities in the number of national merit scholars. The College of Veterinary Medicine is a part of the University of Florida's Health Science Center which contains one of the largest and most well‑respected medical centers in the Southeastern United States.  Opportunities for collaborative research with the Health Science Center and other campus colleges are essentially limitless. The Gainesville area has a population of approximately 150,000. North Central Florida has world famous natural springs, beautiful rivers and beaches. The University of Florida is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer/educator.

Interested individuals should submit curriculum vitae, a letter of intent, and three letters of recommendation to James P. Farese, DVM, DACVS, and Nicholas Bacon, VetMB, DECVS at:

2015 SW 16th Ave

Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences

Veterinary Medical Center

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 32610-0126

Telephone: 352-392-4700, ext. 4709 (Farese office), 352-258-9264 (Farese cell), 352-494-0448 (Bacon cell)

Fax: 352-392-6125

The deadline for receipt of materials is February 1, 2009, for full consideration

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

As part of an exciting redevelopment, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, is building a new, world-class £45 million veterinary school, next to the existing prestigious small and large animal hospitals at the Easter Bush Campus. Overlooking the Pentland Hill range, and due for completion in 2010, all the teaching activities of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies will be reunited in this new purpose-built facility, designed to support top class veterinary education into the 21st century. The project includes a major new veterinary oncology and imaging centre being built as an extension to the existing Hospital for Small Animals and due to open in late 2008.  This includes a new linear accelerator, CT, PET and MRI facilities.

In addition to high quality clinical work and teaching on both the undergraduate BVM&S degree and postgraduate programmes of study, unparalleled opportunities and support are available to develop a research programme in one or more of the Research Centres or Interdisciplinary Research Groups of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Strong links also exist with many centres of biomedical research excellence in and around Edinburgh.

Applications are invited for a tenured faculty position in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery

This position will complete our team of five specialist surgeons based at the Hospital for Small Animals, Easter Bush. Appointment will be at the UK Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, depending on experience and qualification (Equivalent to assistant or associate professor level).

You will promote and contribute to the ongoing clinical development of the Surgery Service.  The exponential growth in our oncology service requires the commitment from surgeons with a particular interest in oncological and reconstructive surgery. In addition to providing a referral service in soft tissue surgery, you will contribute to the teaching of both soft tissue and general surgery in the integrated BVM&S curriculum and in our highly successful ECVS and RCVS approved resident training programmes. The ideal candidate will hold an ECVS/ACVS Diploma or the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue Surgery). A research degree is desirable, and you will have an established research profile in clinical or basic sciences

Informal enquiries are encouraged, and should be directed in the first instance to:

Prof. David Argyle:+44 (0)131 650 7650, or e-mail:david.argyle@ed.ac.uk, or to
Dr. John Mosley, +44 (0)131 650 7650, or e-mail: john.mosley@ed.ac.uk

Our referral and emergency practice located in Decatur, Alabama, utilized by over 200 regional veterinarians, is looking for a surgeon with an interest in developing an oncology/soft tissue practice in our facility. 

Our 6300 Sq. foot hospital (plans have been laid for expanding in the near future) is staffed with several doctors, 24 support staff and the latest and greatest in terms of equipment.  By offering employees above average wages, encouraging continuing education and promoting a team environment, the practice has very low turnover. 

A new veterinarian will have the opportunity to work with:

•Multiple surgery rooms

•Digital equipment (with the exception of a Digital Ultrasound which will be purchased for a candidate who desires to use it)

•Complete monitoring equipment and gases

•CT scan

Candidates must:

•Be dedicated to practicing the highest quality of medicine

•Be willing to offer impeccable customer service.

•Be able to perform emergency disc herniations and gastric dilatations

•Be board eligible or board certified

•Be Personable

•Appreciate the importance of team work

•Enjoy interacting with clients

•Present herself/himself in a professional manner

The right candidate will be rewarded with:

•Starting salary of between $150,000 - $200,000 (Depending on certification status)

•Continuing education allowance

•Licensing and membership dues

•Uniforms (Scrubs and a white lab jacket with Veterinarian’s name)

•Two weeks paid vacation

•Paid Holidays

Please contact Stith Keiser at 720.323.9651 with any questions or for more information.  Resumes can be faxed to 866.347.8543 or emailed to skeiser@myveterinarycareer.com.  Thank you for your interest!

Southwest Veterinary Surgical Service, P.C. has an immediate opening for a board-certified small animal surgeon or residency-trained individual with ACVS accepted credentials.  We have two locations in the Phoenix metropolitan area, both in multi-specialty, referral-only, state-of-the-art facilities.  Our staff includes five ACVS Diplomates and a double-boarded anesthesiologist/critical care specialist.  Our surgical practice shares hospital facilities with specialists in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, and a 24/7 emergency clinic. 

Our well-equipped practice performs a broad range of general, neurological, oncologic, and orthopedic surgery, including THR’s, TPLO’s, internal/external fixation, ring fixators, and arthroscopy.  In addition to a competitive salary, our compensation package includes a production bonus, group health/dental/life insurance, 401(k)/profit sharing plan, CE allowance, professional dues, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday paid time off. The ideal candidate will possess expertise and a special interest in oncologic, cardiac, and/or soft tissue surgery and will be an enthusiastic team player with strong communication skills.

Contact:

David L. Bone, DVM, DACVS 

Southwest Veterinary Referral Center

6677 West Thunderbird Rd., Ste L-188

Glendale, AZ  85306

(623) 298-5354        

FAX (623) 298-5363

dr.bone@cox.net 

www.swvets.com                               

Bradford C. Dixon, DVM, MS, DACVS

Arizona Veterinary Specialty Center

86 West Juniper, Ste 4

Gilbert, AZ  85233

480. (480)635-1110
     

FAX (480) 892-0540

bcdwyo@aol.com

www.azvs.com