Avian and Exotic Animal Specialist Veterinarian

1 Year Contractually Limited

The Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre at the University of Guelph, Canada is seeking a qualified applicants to fill a 1 year contract position as an Avian and Exotic Animal Specialist ñ Veterinarian.
There may be an opportunity to reappoint or extend this position depending on available funding and based on a mutual benefit between the OVC-HSC and the incumbent.
The qualified candidate will possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited university along with two years of veterinary care experience within an Avian and Exotic service. Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree, must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in the Province of Ontario, and should be a diplomate of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians or eligible for that certification examination.  Possession of an advanced degree is desirable. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in clinical medicine with avian and exotic species plus outstanding teaching, communication, and client service skills. Service activities will include the medical management of patients and consultation in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and within the OVC-Health Sciences Centre with limited administrative activities.
The successful candidate will work with 1 other Avian and Exotic Veterinarian. This is a full-time service appointment providing clinical service.  The expectation is to provide medical management for our avian and exotic patients, grow caseload in the referral hospital, create an efficient operational model, plan for our future goals within the service, and provide incidental teaching to primary care clinicians in the Primary Healthcare Centre. The Veterinarian will report to the Interim Director of the OVC Teaching Hospital. The successful candidate must be a team player who will work closely with the animal care staff and another Veterinarian in the Avian and Exotic Service ensuring the best care possible for our patients and deliver outstanding client service.†The successful candidate will be required to work occasional weekends and holidays and to respond to emergencies.

Guelph is a vibrant community of approximately 118,000 people, located in Southern Ontario, 100 kilometres west of Toronto.  For more complete information about the city please refer to the City's web site at www.guelph.ca

The University of Guelph has consistently been ranked one of the top comprehensive universities in Canada   It has been named Canadaís top comprehensive research institution in the annual Top 50 Research Universities ranking. A comprehensive university is one with a significant amount of research activity and a wide range of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
 Application deadline is July 31, 2010 or until a suitable candidate is found.  Interested parties should contact Dr. Sherri Cox, Associate Dean, Administration, and Chief Operating Officer, Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1 (519) 824-4120 ext: 54100, Email: coxs@uoguelph.ca Fax:  519-824-0317 and provide a letter of application, current curriculum vitae and the names of at least three referees.