Residency Position in Animal Reproduction (Subfield: Equine Reproduction),

University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria

The Department of Companion Animals and Horses at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna offers a position (starting October 1st, 2008) for a resident in animal reproduction (Supervisor: Prof. Christine Aurich, Dipl. ECAR).

Applications are invited for a three-year residency position in animal reproduction (Subfield: Equine Reproduction) at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria (Dept. IV: Section for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Andrology, and Section for Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer). The University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, is approved as a training institution by the European College of Animal Reproduction (ECAR) and the American College of Theriogenologists (ACT).

The Residency is a full-time position and includes clinical duties, clinical teaching of veterinary students and participation in research. The resident will be part of a team that includes 3 ECAR diplomates.

The programme is designed to fulfill the requirements to qualify for the ECAR or ACT examination. The programme includes in depth clinical training and participation in out-of-hour clinical services. In addition, residents are expected to spend up to 6 months at the Centre for Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer of the Brandenburg State Stud, Germany. The programme focusses on equine reproduction but in accordance with ECAR and ACT examinations, participation is required in the treatment of small animals and farm animals with reproductive disorders.

Requirements: Graduation from an approved European veterinary school or equivalent institution in other countries. Applicants must have completed a one-year relevant internship programme or equivalent work in an animal hospital or veterinary practice and must be fluent in German and/or English.

A written application including proof of qualifications, a curriculum vitae and a photograph should be submitted until May 31, 2008 (postmarked) to:

Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien

Personalabteilung

c/o Frau Gertrud Krupka

Veterinärplatz 1

1210 Wien/Vienna, Austria

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Farm Animal Field Service Position

The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking to fill a full-time, 100% clinical or tenure-track Assistant Professor position in farm animal ambulatory services.  The position will be 50% professional practice, 20% teaching and 30% discovery.  However, final decisions on percent allocation within the position will be based on appointment title.  The successful candidate must have a DVM or equivalent degree, and have completed a residency in theriogenology and an advanced degree in a discipline focused in farm animal production medicine.  Board certification in Theriogenology is desired.  The successful candidate will be expected to provide herd health and production medicine services for beef and dairy producers; contribute to the instruction of professional students and house officers in theriogenology and reproduction, and have effective communications with clients and referring veterinarians.  The candidate will work with one other theriogenologist to provide clinical services for the bull test station and cattle residing on the East Tennessee Research and Education Center farms.  The successful candidate will be expected to either establish a stand alone research program or establish collaborative research programs with other investigators.  Participation in the scholarship of clinically relevant or basic science research programs will be essential for progression towards promotion and tenure.  The College of Veterinary Medicine considers the training of professional students in the disciplines of farm/food animal herd health and production medicine as a strong priority.

 

Approximate starting date is July 1, 2008.  For full consideration, applications should be received by March 15, 2008, but will be accepted until position is filled.  Send letter of intent, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of 5 references to: Dr. Robert E. Holland, Professor and Head, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-4545.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/TitleIX/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.