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M arketplace new mexico Albuquerque Animal Emergency Clinic is a wellestablished AAHA accredited practice in Albuquerque, NM. We are seeking full-time emergency veterinarians to join our 24-hour emergency/critical care facility. Emergency veterinarians work closely with our specialists to help provide top-quality care to all of our patients. We are currently the only hospital in New Mexico to offer multiple specialty services including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Dermatology, Physical Therapy, Dentistry and Acupuncture, as well as 24hour emergency/critical care. AAEC is a part of Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center of NM, which is a 11,500 sq. ft. facility consisting of 8 examination rooms, 4 treatment bays, separate isolation room, endoscopy room, ultrasound room, large in-house laboratory, inhouse helical CT imaging, hydrotherapy pool, three well-equipped surgical suites, conference room for CE and much more. Albuquerque is a rapidly growing city well known for its culture and outdoor recreation. Located within the Rio Grande Valley beneath the Sandia Mountains, the picturesque landscape and varied terrain make it a popular place for people of all ages. Much of the historic culture of the area can be visited both in town and within a few hours’ drive. We are seeking motivated individuals dedicated to practicing high-quality veterinary medicine. Compensation includes competitive salary and production, bene ts package to include health insurance, 401(k) pro t sharing, VIN, AVMA PLIT, discounted health club membership, VECCS, Albuquerque VMA, and CE, to name a few. if interested, please fax your new york texas Associate needed for multi-doctor practice in northwest Houston. Privately owned small animal practice needs an individual interested in surgery and advanced diagnostics. Work in an AAHA accredited, free-standing building among a team of dedicated associates. Deliver your best veterinary medicine while a welltrained support staff enhances your efforts. Earnings package includes competitive salary, C.E. budget, expense account, retirement plan, paid vacation, exible schedule, insurance allowance and more. Practice has equipment necessary to support your efforts, including complete IDEXX lab equipment, rigid endoscope, Aloka ultrasound with Doppler, microscope with digital imaging, paperless systems, digital dental, 300 MA high frequency x-ray unit with pre-programmed technique charts, high support staff/doctor ratio and more. Send resume to 281-890-1444 (fax) or e-mail VEtErinAriAn Emergency and Critical Care Hospital in Orange County, New York is expanding. Seeking two full time veterinarians to work weekend shifts with an experienced and seasoned staff. Position is immediately available. Salary and bene ts are negotiable. Please forward all resumes to the attention of the Hospital Administrator: E-mail to sbailey@warwick.net Fax 845-692-3563. Visit our website: www.animalemergencyoc.com tmcaughan@animalhosp.net or Animal Hospital Jones rd., 9570 Jones rd., Houston, tX 77065. north carolina Mixed practice in central north Carolina seeks additional full-time doctor. Our practice is truly a mixed practice serving equine, dairy, small ruminant and beef clients in addition to a busy small animal practice serving a varied clientele. Equine experience is a plus for this position but not crucial as our goal is for each doctor to feel comfortable helping any of our patients but have the time and resources to excel in whichever area of practice most interests them. We are located in a rural crossroads community just minutes away from Chapel Hill and convenient to Raleigh and Greensboro as well. The local economy is doing quite well and our practice is growing. We work in a recently remodeled hospital with roomy and well equipped small animal facilities and haul in for large animal. Excellent support staff includes 5 licensed veterinary technicians for 3 to 4 full time doctors and 3 to 4 part time doctors. Expect compensation in excess of $60,000 ($4,000 monthly plus production) and a generous bene t package. Please call at 336-376-6838 Go online for news and opportunities in the veterinary profession. Advanstar Veterinary Healthcare Communications www.dvm360.com CV/resume to Dr. Peter Schwarz or Lynda Stevens, Hospital Administrator, at 505-884-6679 or e-mail vssnm@nmia.com. Feel free to call 505-883-8387 or e-mail with any questions. The job seekers’ best friend! www.careersniff.com or e-mail employment@tricountyvet.com or mail us at: Tri-County Veterinary Service, 7716 South NC 87, Graham, NC 27253. 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Veterinary Medicine - September 2008 Contents Leading Off Practical Matters Idea Exchange A Challengin Case: Thymic Cyst and Recurrent Chylothorax in a Cat 10 Life-Threatening Behavior Myths CE Form Advertiser Index Marketplace/Classifieds Mind Over Miller

Veterinary Medicine - September 2008

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