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Seeking full time associate for 100% avian and exotic hospital
Posted on August 10, 2023
Pasadena, CA 91107
Exotic Animal Veterinary Center is a 5.5 doctor, 100% avian and exotics hospital in sunny Pasadena, CA. We are extremely busy and need to add another associate. We see about 40% rabbits, 20% birds, 20% reptiles, and 20% rodents, ferrets, wildlife, pot belly pigs, hedgehogs, sugar gliders and fish. We practice high quality, highly compassionate medicine. We believe in thorough work ups and cutting-edge veterinary treatments, and we provide intensive care hospitalization. We have a great reputation in the area and get constant referrals from other veterinarians and rescue groups. Our clientele is devoted and caring, and interested in comprehensive diagnostic work ups, proper treatments, and advanced procedures. We have cultivated a team-based, positive and supportive environment.
We promote personal wellness as well as veterinary growth. We have 3-4 doctors working every shift, which means that there is always another exotics-experienced veterinarian to discuss cases with. We work four 10hr shifts, which allows enough time off for a personal life.Another perk at our hospital is working with our terrific and highly trained staff. Our technicians are very skilled and are comfortable handling, restraining, intubating, performing venipuncture on, caring for and administering treatments to all species. In addition, the technicians are responsible for comprehensive husbandry education and detailed demonstrations for the clients. This frees up the doctors to concentrate on diagnostics and managing cases.
We have all the bells and whistles: Vimago CT scanner, digital radiology, in house Abaxis CBC and chemistry machines, ultrasound machine, therapy laser, rigid endoscope, ventilator, high quality dental machine and all the rabbit/rodent dental instruments you could ask for. We utilize a nearby facility for radiation and use a mobile ultrasound specialist as needed. We also have a veterinary acupuncturist on staff.
Pasadena is located in sunny southern California, nestled between Los Angeles, the mountains, ocean and desert. Our location offers numerous cultural amenities and recreational opportunities nearby. Salary is competitive and based on experience. Internship or 1 year of exotic veterinary experience preferred, willing to consider all applicants. Benefits include generous signing bonus, medical and dental insurance, 401K, CE/Dues allowance, paid vacation and paid CE days, and discounted pet services. We encourage and support special interests and CE and will cover the costs of ultrasound training, acupuncture certification and specialty board certification.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Sari Kanfer
(626) 298-4910
Avian and Exotic Hospital looking for Veterinarian
Posted on August 10, 2023
Pasadena, CA 91107
We are a 100% avian and exotics hospital in Southern California.
We practice high quality, highly compassionate medicine. Our clientele is devoted and caring, and interested in thorough diagnostic work ups, proper treatments, and advanced procedures. We have cultivated a team-based, positive and supportive environment. We promote personal wellness as well as veterinary growth. We have 3-4 doctors working every shift, which means that there is always another exotics-experienced veterinarian to discuss cases with. We work four 10hr shifts, which allows enough time off for a personal life.
Another perk at our hospital is working with our terrific and highly trained staff. Our technicians are very skilled and are comfortable handling, restraining, intubating, performing venipuncture on, caring for and administering treatments to all species. In addition, the technicians are responsible for comprehensive husbandry education and detailed demonstrations for the clients. This frees up the doctors to concentrate on diagnostics and managing cases.
Exotic Animal Veterinary Center has all the toys: Epica CT scanner, digital radiology, ultrasound, rigid endoscopy, in house laboratory, and therapy laser. We utilize a nearby facility for radiation and use a mobile ultrasound specialist as needed. We also have an acupuncturist on staff. We see about 40% rabbits, 20% birds, 20% reptiles, and 20% rodents, ferrets, wildlife, pot belly pigs, hedgehogs, sugar gliders and fish.
Benefits include generous signing bonus, medical and dental insurance, 401K, CE/Dues allowance, paid vacation and paid CE days, and discounted pet services. We encourage and support special interests and CE and will cover the costs of ultrasound training, acupuncture certification and specialty board certification.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Sari Kanfer
(626) 298-4910
Make a REAL Difference as an Avian/Exotic Veterinarian for Exotics-Exclusive Hospital
Posted on August 10, 2023
Clarence, NY 14031
You’re not like everyone else in your field.
You really want to make a difference in the lives of exotic pet owners and the lives of your teammates. You want to continue to develop your professional expertise to achieve top honors and bring others along with you. You want the opportunity to be a partner in a successful practice and to carry on the solid legacy of excellence. You want to experience the incredible variety that is service the exotics community.
If you are this person or want to be, we want to talk to you.
We’re looking for an enthusiastically motivated veterinarian who is an excellent communicator and has a passion and purpose for exotics to join Specialized Care for Avian & Exotic Pets (SCAEP). We are a boutique-style; primary care referral hospital dedicated 100% to exotics. Located in Buffalo, NY we’re just 30 minutes from Niagara Falls and 2.5 hours from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
You should have minimum one year clinical experience and an internship with exotics is preferred. If you have completed a residency, are board-certified (or board eligible with intentions to take the exam in Avian, Exotic Companion mammal and/or Reptile/Amphibian Practice) you should definitely consider us!
In our 11th year, we have a close-knit, knowledgeable team with excellent support staff and a well-established, highly dedicated clientele. We leverage technology to enhance our ability to serve. We have digital horizontal beam radiography, high-frequency ultrasonography, Storz endoscopy, an in-house lab with full chemistry/lead testing, a local CT partner hospital, and a class 4 therapeutic laser.
Our caseload is 44% mammals, 40% birds, and 16% reptiles/amphibians/fish (reptiles are our fastest growing segment). We treat both pets and wildlife, provide routine wellness and urgent sick/emergency care, with advanced medical and surgical services and offer boarding and house calls. Students and interns/residents visit frequently. See, plenty of variety and new challenges daily!
Our full-time doctors work a four-day, 9 clinical hour week with rotating half-day Saturdays and no after-hours on-call. We have a competitive compensation package with great benefits. Enjoy hiking and water activities in the summer and skiing/snowmobiling in the winter all within an hour’s drive.
Potential for ownership for a compatible, intrinsically motivated person.
If you are interested in our location, and opportunities for professional growth, let’s talk!
Laura Wade, DVM ABVP (Avian Practice)
(716) 759-0144
Seeking Associate for All-Avian/Exotics Speciality Practice In New York
Posted on August 10, 2023
Bedford Hills, NY
Work full-time with Dr. Laurie Hess, ABVP (Avian Practice) and Dr. Amanda Dewey (ABVP avian residency-trained) at the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics (www.avianexoticsvet.com) – an all-bird and exotics-only AAHA-accredited practice in Westchester County, NY, in a beautiful/affluent suburb approximately 45 miles north of Manhattan.
Comprehensive medical and surgical care for birds, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, rodents, wildlife, and other pet exotic species using state-of-the-art equipment including digital radiography, CT, ultrasonography, in-house laboratory, laparoscopy, laser, and acupuncture/herbal medicine. Avian/exotic animal caseload approximately 4,000 cases/year. Opportunity to consult with other board-certified specialists in internal medicine, radiology, ophthalmology, oncology, cardiology, dermatology, and surgery.
Ideal candidate will have completed a residency in avian, small mammal, reptile, or zoo animal medicine, plus be an enthusiastic and energetic team player, have good communication skills, and be licensed or license-eligible in New York.
Great opportunity to continue to learn hands-on by seeing a variety of cases in a busy but supportive environment with an experienced board-certified mentor to coach you through the board-certification process.
Great benefits including generous compensation, paid healthcare, continuing education, association memberships, and vacation time. Access to extensive library of exotic animal books and literature.
Please submit inquiries and resume to Dr. Laurie Hess at Lhess@avianexoticsvet.com, (914) 450-4281.
SEEKING VETERINARIAN FOR EITHER A 2-YEAR ABVP AVIAN or 2-YEAR ABVP REPTILE RESIDENCY IN NEW YORK
Posted on August 10, 2023
Bedford Hills, NY
Work full-time with Dr. Laurie Hess, ABVP (Avian Practice) and Dr. Amanda Dewey (ABVP avian residency-trained) at the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics (www.avianexoticsvet.com) – an all-bird and exotics-only AAHA-accredited practice in Westchester County, NY, in a beautiful/affluent suburb approximately 45 miles north of Manhattan.
Comprehensive medical and surgical care for birds, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, rodents, wildlife, and other pet exotic species using state-of-the-art equipment including digital radiography, CT, ultrasonography, in-house laboratory, laparoscopy, laser, and acupuncture/herbal medicine. Avian/exotic animal caseload approximately 4,000 cases/year. Opportunity to consult with other board-certified specialists in internal medicine, radiology, ophthalmology, oncology, cardiology, dermatology, and surgery.
Ideal candidate will have completed a 1-year general small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship or exotics/zoo-specialty internship (or have at least a year of practice experience with exotics), be enthusiastic and energetic, have good communication skills, and be licensed or license-eligible in New York.
Great opportunity to learn hands-on by seeing a variety of cases in a busy but supportive environment. Potential for the right candidate to stay on after residency as an associate.
Great benefits including generous compensation, paid healthcare, continuing education, association memberships, and vacation time. Access to extensive library of exotic animal books and literature.
Please submit inquiries and resume to Dr. Laurie Hess at Lhess@avianexoticsvet.com, (914) 450-4281.
Seeking Full-Time Exotics Veterinarian
Posted on March 27, 2023
Corvallis, OR
Full time experienced exotics veterinarian wanted for an AAHA accredited small animal (dog/cat)/exotics hospital in a university town. We are committed to providing compassionate, high quality and progressive veterinary care to our patients and clients. All DVMs and most of our staff are Fear Free certified. We are seeking an individual who values the human-animal bond, possesses exceptional communication skills, is a self leader and continuous learner, has a high level of emotional intelligence, and would like to grow in their career with our hospital. Must be skilled in surgery and in medicine, as this is a general practice position.
We have digital table and dental radiology, ultrasound (also use a traveling service), laparoscope, flexible endoscope for small mammal intubation, Ligasure, surgical laser, and in-house Idexx hematology and biochemistry. We have access to CT and a sister clinic which is solely dedicated to rehabilitation: laser therapy, acupuncture, underwater treadmill, swimming pool, and more.
Our town (Corvallis, Oregon) is consistently rated amongst the top small university towns in the nation, with access to abundant outdoor recreation.
Clients are great, and expect quality medicine and surgery. Staff are excellent, with skills, dedication, compassion, and a sense of fun.
We offer:
CE monies
Health insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Retirement plan
Employee discount
Email only please. Send resume and cover letter to Trina at the following email: pmwesthillscorvallis@gmail.com
Assistant or Associate Professor
Posted on January 6, 2023
Manhattan, Kansas
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Associate Veterinarian
Posted on October 17, 2022
Portland, Oregon
Avian and Exotic Veterinary Care is an independently-owned, exotics-exclusive, specialist-level private practice in Portland, Oregon, and we are looking for the right person to join us as an associate veterinarian. We would like our new veterinarian to be someone who is actively pursuing board certification in an exotics-related specialty (ACZM or ABVP), or is already board-certified. This position involves seeing appointments 3 to 4 days a week.
About AEVC:
AEVC opened in northeast Portland in April 2016 and is Oregon’s only specialist-level avian and exotics private practice. AEVC’s patients include approximately 35% birds, 24% reptiles/amphibians, 40% mammals, and 1% fish/invertebrates, with no domestic dogs or cats seen as patients. Practice capabilities and equipment include Vimago HDVI CT scanning, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, rigid endoscopy, ultrasonography (up to 15MHz), 90 watt Ellman radioscalpel/cautery, and dentistry including rabbits and rodents. During COVID distancing phases, outdoor house-call appointments for flocks, ponds and bee hives are offered in addition to our in-clinic appointments. After-hours emergency appointments are not accepted. Appointments are seen 7 days a week. AEVC’s founder and sole owner is Dr. Lisa Harrenstien, who is a Board Certified Specialist in Zoological MedicineTM and
a graduate of the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. AEVC’s associate veterinarian is Dr. Rebecca Mattucks, who is a graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Our clinic values are compassion, competency, education, integrity and respect. AEVC’s website is www.avianexoticvetcare.com.
Job Summary:
As part of the clinical team at AEVC, this position contributes to veterinary care of privately-owned avian and exotic patients, with less frequent care of wildlife, facility-owned and confiscated avian and exotic patients. Clinical duties encompass comprehensive patient care management, which includes physical examination, microscopic examinations (cytologic, microbiologic, parasitologic), development of diagnostic/treatment plans, gross postmortem examinations, maintenance of medical records, and development/communication of recommendations including preventative medicine, zoonotic disease prevention and management, parasite control, animal housing and animal shipment. Clinical work may also be required in the Portland metropolitan area away from AEVC. Attendance of annual avian/exotics veterinary conferences is encouraged and a continuing education allowance is provided to facilitate travel for these, as well as to cover the expenses of Oregon veterinary licensure and a DEA controlled substances registration.
Essential Duties:
• Provide veterinary medical, surgical, and dental care for all of AEVC’s patients during regular work hours. Respond in a timely manner to clinic communications by email, phone and text message. Complete animal medical records in a timely manner. Maintain client communications and staff communications describing planned and provided care.
• Contribute to and participate in ongoing training for AEVC staff as required to maintain technical competencies.
• Contribute to and participate in training of private caregivers for avian and exotic patients.
• Actively pursue literature searches and continuing education opportunities relevant to avian
and exotic animal medicine.
• Foster good relations with clients, area veterinarians and animal facilities, trainee veterinary students, veterinary technology students and fellow staff by promoting positive attitudes, good will, cooperation, and providing high standards of care.
• Comply with all AEVC policies, procedures, and programs.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Compensation/Benefits:
The offered compensation/benefits package includes a modified pro-sal pay structure, plus
health/dental insurance, paid time off, CE fee allowance, veterinary licensure and DEA fees, uniform
allowance, pet care discounts, retirement plan contribution options, flexible scheduling to
accommodate personal obligations, and access to the mental wellness support provided by our
communications coach.
Education/Training Requirements:
1) Possession of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree.
2) One year or more of post-DVM clinical experience.
3) If not already a board certified specialist, the applicant must have active interest in becoming board certified via ACZM or ABVP.
4) Possession of an active Oregon veterinary license, obtained within 1 month after work start date.
5) Possession of a current DEA controlled substances registration within 1 month after work start date.
6) USDA Category 2 Accreditation for use in Oregon, obtained within 1 month after work start date.
7) Possession of a valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license within 1 month after work start date.
Preferred Education/Training Qualifications:
1) Active Diplomate status in the American College of Zoological Medicine or the American Board
of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian, Exotic Companion Mammal, and/or Reptile and Amphibian).
2) Competency with computer-based practice management software, especially AVImark.
Other Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to be organized, self-motivated and independent, with exceptional time management skills.
• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with clients, fellow staff and external stakeholders.
• Possesses computer skills including Google applications, Excel, Word, and database programs.
• Possesses a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Is comfortable with an everchanging/dynamic workplace and situation-dependent expectations.
Physical Requirements:
The successful applicant must have the ability to see including differentiation of red and green colors,
hear, smell, move about, stoop, kneel, crouch, use arms and hands, climb indoor ladders, handle
objects, tools and controls, stand for several hours and sit for several hours. The successful applicant
must be able to lift and move 30 pounds. The successful applicant must be willing and able to work
with and around large, wild animals as well as very small animals.
If interested in this position, please email Dr. Lisa Harrenstien at AEVC.DrLisa@gmail.com with the
subject line “veterinary specialist position.” In that email, please describe why you are an excellent
candidate for this position, and include your curriculum vitae, as well as names and contact
information for three professional references.
CLINICAL VETERINARY FELLOWSHIP
Posted on October 17, 2022
Portland, Oregon
This 1-year fellowship position is for a graduate veterinarian who is pursuing board certification in the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) or the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP – Avian, Reptile/Amphibian or Exotic Companion Mammal). This fellowship position includes both clinical and scholarly responsibilities. As part of the clinical team at Avian and Exotic Veterinary Care (AEVC), this position contributes to veterinary care of privately-owned avian and exotic patients, with less frequent care of wildlife, facility-owned and confiscated avian and exotic patients. Clinical duties encompass comprehensive patient care management, which includes physical examination, microscopic examinations (cytologic, microbiologic, parasitologic), development of diagnostic/treatment plans, gross postmortem examinations, maintenance of medical records, and development/communication of recommendations including preventative medicine, zoonotic disease prevention and management, parasite control, animal housing and animal shipment. Clinical work may also be required in the Portland metropolitan area away from AEVC. Depending on the Veterinary Fellow’s professional development goals, sample collection for research projects may occur as well as participation in field activities. The Veterinary Fellow’s tasks will be divided between approximately 75% clinical duties and 25% scholarly activities, which will include monthly topic rounds (zoological companion animal based) and may include preparation of manuscripts for
publication. Scholarly activity time may include blocks of time off, for completion of projects at other facilities. Attendance of annual avian/exotics veterinary conferences is encouraged and a continuing education allowance is provided to facilitate travel for these, as well as to cover the expenses of Oregon veterinary licensure and a DEA controlled substances registration. An ACZM Diplomate (Dr. Lisa Harrenstien) and an ABVP-Avian residency trained veterinarian (Rebecca Mattucks) are on staff at AEVC and will give on-site guidance for the Veterinary Fellow. Upon successful completion of the fellowship year, the Veterinary Fellow may be considered for full-time employment at AEVC as an associate veterinarian.
Essential Duties:
• Provide veterinary medical, surgical, and dental care for all of AEVC’s patients during regular
work hours. Respond in a timely manner to clinic communications by email, phone and text
message. Complete animal medical records in a timely manner. Maintain client
communications and staff communications describing planned and provided care.
• Contribute to and participate in ongoing training for AEVC staff as required to maintain
technical competencies.
• Contribute to and participate in training of private caregivers for avian and exotic patients.
• Actively pursue literature searches and continuing education opportunities relevant to avian and exotic animal medicine.
• Actively pursue publication of at least one scientific manuscript as primary author during the fellowship year.
• Foster good relations with clients, area veterinarians and animal facilities, trainee veterinary students, veterinary technology students and fellow staff by promoting positive attitudes, good will, cooperation, and providing high standards of care.
• Comply with all AEVC policies, procedures, and programs.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Compensation/Benefits:
The offered compensation/benefits package includes a salary wage of $44,000/year, plus health/dental insurance, paid time off, CE fee allowance, veterinary licensure and DEA fees, uniform allowance, pet care discounts, flexible scheduling to accommodate personal obligations, and access to the support provided by our communications coach. The effective wage of salary plus benefits equals over $28/hour.
About AEVC:
AEVC opened in northeast Portland in April 2016 and is Oregon’s only specialist-level avian and exotics private practice. AEVC’s patients include approximately 35% birds, 24% reptiles/amphibians, 40% mammals, and 1% fish/invertebrates, with no domestic dogs or cats seen as patients. Practice capabilities and equipment include Vimago HDVI CT scanning, digital radiography, rigid endoscopy, ultrasonography (up to 15MHz), 90 watt Ellman radioscalpel/cautery, and dentistry including rabbits and rodents. During COVID distancing phases, outdoor house-call appointments for flocks, ponds and bee hives are offered in addition to our in-clinic appointments. After-hours emergency appointments are not accepted. Appointments are seen 7 days a week. AEVC’s founder and owner is Dr. Lisa Harrenstien, who is a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine and a graduate of the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. AEVC’s associate veterinarian is Dr. Rebecca Mattucks, who is a graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Our clinic values are compassion, competency, education, integrity and respect. AEVC’s website is www.avianexoticvetcare.com.
Education/Training Requirements:
1) Possession of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree.
2) One year or more of post-DVM clinical experience.
3) Active interest in becoming board certified via ACZM or ABVP.
4) Possession of an active Oregon veterinary license, obtained within 1 month after work start date.
5) Possession of a current DEA controlled substances registration within 1 month after work start date.
6) USDA Category 2 Accreditation for use in Oregon, obtained within 1 month after work start date.
7) Possession of a valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license within 1 month after work start date.
Preferred Education/Training Qualifications:
1) Completion of an avian/exotics internship at a private practice or university.
2) Competency with computer-based practice management software, especially AVImark.
Other Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to be organized, self-motivated and independent, with exceptional time management skills.
• Possesses a strong desire to complete projects.
• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with clients, fellow staff and external stakeholders.
• Possesses computer skills including Google applications, Excel, Word, and database programs.
• Has knowledge of basic research methods and data collection techniques.
• Possesses a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Is comfortable with an everchanging/dynamic workplace and situation-dependent expectations.
Physical Requirements:
The successful applicant must have the ability to see including differentiation of red and green colors, hear, smell, move about, stoop, kneel, crouch, use arms and hands, climb indoor ladders, handle objects, tools and controls, stand for several hours and sit for several hours. The successful applicant must be able to lift and move 30 pounds. The successful applicant must be willing and able to work with and around large, wild animals as well as very small animals.
If interested in this Veterinary Fellowship position, please email Dr. Lisa Harrenstien at AEVC.DrLisa@gmail.com with the subject line “veterinary fellowship.” In that email, please describe
why you are an excellent candidate for this position, and include your curriculum vitae, as well as
names and contact information for three professional references.
