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Location: Edinburg, Texas, 78539, United States Posted: 2019-08-02 Position Title: Staff Veterinarian Company Name: Palm Valley Animal Center Sector: Veterinary Job Type: Full-time Job Duration: Indefinite Required Travel: 0-10% Palm Valley Animal Center (PVAC) is an open admission shelter located in Edinburg TX, serving the Rio Grande Valley. Seeing over 30,000 animals per year, PVAC has increased its live release rate from 35% to almost 70% in the past year and is looking to increase that number even further! PVAC is seeking a staff veterinarian to join our medical team and provide medical and surgical services to our shelter animals. Help our team on our journey to no-kill and be part of a change with national media attention. Essential Primary Duties: Work with Lead Veterinarian to develop and execute shelter medicine plan focusing on population health management. Examining and managing medical cases within the shelter and in the foster system. Perform high-volume, high-quality spay neuter for shelter and owned animals. Perform other surgeries as needed for shelter/rescue animals. Monitor daily health of shelter animals, with Lead Veterinarian, covering three facilities. Health certificates for animals traveling between states with our rescue/transport department Educate and train shelter staff in various aspects of animal care (informal and formal settings) Enter all data (medical and other) into Petpoint. Other duties as required by the Lead Veterinarian and Executive Director

Professional Services Veterinarian Position: Professional Services Veterinarian Type: Full Time Location: Texas Panhandle LOG IN Member ID: Password: Click Here if you forgot your login information Position Purpose: Multiply the success of client breeding programs by producing embryos from their donor cows and pregnancies in their recipient cows. Ensure disease and trauma are minimized when embryos are harvested from donors and transferred into recipients. Monitor the general health and reproductive fertility in resident cows while contributing to a positive working environment and delivering services which exceed customer expectations. This position will be based in the Texas Panhandle. Key Responsibilities: Flush and transfer bovine embryos in the clinic and on farms throughout the Southern US. Perform ultrasound guided transvaginal ovum pickup procedures for bovine IVF embryo production. Review and design superovulation and synchronization protocols for donors and recipients. Evaluate pregnancy status in recipients post-implant using ultrasonography to: Evaluate the gender in embryo transfer and in-vitro fetuses. Evaluate the number and viability of fetuses in cows implanted with clone or research embryos. Perform rectal palpations to evaluate reproductive status of incoming and backgrounded recipient cows. Monitor and implement the preventative medicine, nutrition, and reproductive programs and overall herd health of animals on-farm and in-clinic. Implement, monitor, and continue to improve the biosecurity programs in-clinic and on-farm. Monitor compliance of herd health and SOP documents relative to the export of bovine embryos. Perform tests and exams and complete paperwork for the interstate movement of animals. Examine and administer treatments to sick donor and recipient cows and calves. Perform special surgeries as necessary in joint and research projects (fetal removals, c-sections, etc.). Follows Trans Ova's policies and procedures. Maintains a professional image reflective of Trans Ova's industry position. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Education Requirements: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent. Full current accreditation with the USDA - APHIS. Licensure in necessary states or the ability to acquire a license. American Embryo Transfer Association certification or ability to acquire. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Ability to travel including occasional overnight stays with seasonal spikes (Apr-June, Nov-Dec). Ability to put in long days (up to 14 hours) during seasonal periods. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time. Strong and reliable back, shoulder, arm, hand and ability to manipulate the bovine reproductive tract multiple times. Excellent hand coordination and finger sensation. Other Skills/Experience: Passion for bovine reproduction with a desire for continual learning and improvement. Strong sense for connecting with customers and identifying and fulfilling their needs. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). High degree of professionalism. Proficiency in computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Valid driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle.

Soldiers need energy to remain agile and alert, and most of the time, that energy comes from the food they consume. As a Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist in the Army National Guard, you will ensure the quality of the food that's being provided per strict food safety standards. As an important member of a team, the Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist, under the direction of a Veterinary Corps Officer, inspects food designed for human consumption, while also supervising inspection and veterinary service activities. Job Duties • Evaluate packaging, packing, and marking requirements • Identify unsanitary conditions in food storage facilities and commissary stores • Operate and maintain inspection equipment • Perform duties in accordance with approved standards of conduct and report suspected fraud Some of the Skills You'll Learn • Inspection of red meats, poultry, water, foods, eggs, dairy products, fresh fruit, and vegetables • Identify unsanitary conditions in food storage facilities Helpful Skills • Interest in food safety, health, mathematics, chemistry, and biology • Enjoy cooking • Preference for working with your hands Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as a food inspector/auditor or sanitarian with various government agencies and civilian food producers. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Training consists of both classroom and field work. Benefits/Requirements Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details) Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. This position may qualify for a bonus, ask your National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.

68R Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist Job ID: Job Views: 31 Location: SAN ANTONIO, Texas, United States ZIP Code: 78257 Job Category: Medical Posted: 08.03.2019 Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Job Description Soldiers need energy to remain agile and alert, and most of the time, that energy comes from the food they consume. As a Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist in the Army National Guard, you will ensure the quality of the food that's being provided per strict food safety standards. As an important member of a team, the Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist, under the direction of a Veterinary Corps Officer, inspects food designed for human consumption, while also supervising inspection and veterinary service activities. Job Duties * Evaluate packaging, packing, and marking requirements * Identify unsanitary conditions in food storage facilities and commissary stores * Operate and maintain inspection equipment * Perform duties in accordance with approved standards of conduct and report suspected fraud Some of the Skills You'll Learn * Inspection of red meats, poultry, water, foods, eggs, dairy products, fresh fruit, and vegetables * Identify unsanitary conditions in food storage facilities Helpful Skills * Interest in food safety, health, mathematics, chemistry, and biology * Enjoy cooking * Preference for working with your hands Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as a food inspector/auditor or sanitarian with various government agencies and civilian food producers. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Training consists of both classroom and field work. Benefits/Requirements Benefits * Paid training * A monthly paycheck * Montgomery GI Bill * Federal and State tuition assistance * Retirement benefits for part-time service * Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) * 401(k)-type savings plan * Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) * Health care benefits available * VA home loans * Bonuses, if applicable * Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change Requirements * Military enlistment in the Army National Guard * Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate * Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 * Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards * Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details) Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. This position may qualify for a bonus, ask your National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.

Location: Edinburg, Texas, 78539, United States Posted: 2019-08-02 Position Title: Staff Veterinarian Company Name: Palm Valley Animal Center Sector: Veterinary Job Type: Full-time Job Duration: Indefinite Required Travel: 0-10% Palm Valley Animal Center (PVAC) is an open admission shelter located in Edinburg TX, serving the Rio Grande Valley. Seeing over 30,000 animals per year, PVAC has increased its live release rate from 35% to almost 70% in the past year and is looking to increase that number even further! PVAC is seeking a staff veterinarian to join our medical team and provide medical and surgical services to our shelter animals. Help our team on our journey to no-kill and be part of a change with national media attention. Essential Primary Duties: Work with Lead Veterinarian to develop and execute shelter medicine plan focusing on population health management. Examining and managing medical cases within the shelter and in the foster system. Perform high-volume, high-quality spay neuter for shelter and owned animals. Perform other surgeries as needed for shelter/rescue animals. Monitor daily health of shelter animals, with Lead Veterinarian, covering three facilities. Health certificates for animals traveling between states with our rescue/transport department Educate and train shelter staff in various aspects of animal care (informal and formal settings) Enter all data (medical and other) into Petpoint. Other duties as required by the Lead Veterinarian and Executive Director Experience / Requirements: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD) or equivalent required. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a license in good standing with state veterinary board upon hire. Experience or passion to learn in the field of shelter medicine, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter and herd medicine. High volume/High-quality spay/neuter surgical experience preferred, but willing to train Understanding and ability to perform herd medicine practice. License or application for license with Drug Enforcement Agency. Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. The ideal person for this job would be a team player, personable, professional, upbeat, and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy. Able to maintain clear communication with direct manager and internal staff on all levels. Proven written and oral presentation skills. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods of time while performing work requiring concentration and manual dexterity. Lifting animals of all sizes, bending, stooping and walking on a daily basis. Willing to work with shelter animals in outdoor kennels in the heat of South Texas