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Classifieds Milliren, 303 National Hwy., Thomasville, NC 27360 or fax to (336) 475-0140. New grad opportunity for advancement in the only Veterinary Practice of Excellence in the Triangle, as long term vet becomes stay-home mom. Raleigh, NC is one of best places to live in US—two hours to coast, three hours to mountains, four seasons, mild winters. Mail/e-mail/fax résumé to Oberlin Animal Hospital, 1216 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608; debbie@itbeginswithcaring.com; fax (919) 8440281; www.caringfirstanimalhospital.com, (919) 523-0441. Emergency clinic seeking full- or part-time veterinarian for emergency/critical care position in scenic, western North Carolina. Digital radiography, IDEXX VetTest and LaserCyte, Heska iStat, Picker spiral CT scanner, endoscopy, ultrasonogaphy, echocardiography, fluoroscopy, etc. Excellent base salary plus commission and benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), CE expenses, etc. Contact Dr. Paul Moss, President, 3189 Short Rd., Hickory, NC 28602; phone (828) 328-6697, or e-mail pamoss@earthlink.net. uniform allowance, etc.). Interested candidates can e-mail their résumés to aecwh.aecwh@hotoffice.net or fax to (832) 593-8388. NEW YORK Practice for sale—Small animal, some exotics. Southern Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley, excellent location on a high visibility/high traffic road, near interstate and parkway (one hour north of NYC). Established practice worked at half-time (with no night emergencies) yielding full time results. Great further potential. Owner seeks retirement. Reply to VM Box 101. For Immediate Sale: Well established, fully equipped 8,500 sq. ft. animal hospital and boarding facility with nearly million dollars in revenue. Located in the rapidly growing community of Riverhead, Long Island. It is the largest boarding facility on Long Island. Seller can provide interim financing. Great opportunity for motivated entrepreneurial veterinarian(s) to walk into a practice that is growing and has unlimited potential. Respond to riverheadah@aol.com or fax to (718) 727-0555. PRACTICES FOR SALE ARIZONA Phoenix. One doctor small animal and exotic practice grossing $575,000. Well-established neighborhood. Carry-back financing and real estate available. Call Steve Lieb, (602) 955-8430. COLORADO For Sale: Mobile small animal clinic serving the southeastern Denver metro area for over 11 years. Great addition to your fixed clinic. Perfect for scheduling your own hours and days. $81,000 for practice and 22’ Dodgen vehicle. Call (303) 766-5167. E-mail MobileVetSale@aol.com. Excellent, well established small animal emergency and routine practice located in Colorado. Grossing $450,000 plus. Operating 6 p.m. to Midnight. High trafficked location; 50,000 (plus) cars daily. Excellent parking and visibility. 5,000 sq. ft. Well equipped. Seller motivated due to retirement. Poised to go 24 hours. If interested e-mail: coloradovetpractice@yahoo.com. NORTH CAROLINA Small animal practice for sale in beautiful foothills of North Carolina. Well established with high gross/net. Good clientele, well equipped, with trained, competent staff. Owner willing to help with transition. Reply to VM Box 102. TEXAS The Animal Emergency Center of West Houston, the fastest growing AAHA accredited emergency center in the country, is currently looking to hire a fourth associate for our state of the art facility. Candidates should be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. We offer very competitive wages (to be determined with experience) and benefits (health insurance, vacation, sick time, CE, license fees, uniform allowance, etc.). Interested candidates can e-mail their résumés to aecwh.aecwh@hotoffice.net or fax to (832) 593-8388. The Animal Emergency Center of West Houston, the fastest growing AAHA accredited emergency center in the country, is currently looking to hire compassionate, confident, motivated, team-oriented and experienced nurses, also receptionists, for full-time positions in our state of the art facility. Potential candidates should show a willingness to learn, love to interact with people, have good typing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Candidates should be able to multi-task and be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. We offer very competitive wages (to be determined with experience) and benefits (health insurance, vacation, sick time, CE, license fees, INDIANA Excellent, well established small animal practice in South Bend, Indiana. Located one hour east of Chicago and near many cultural and outdoor activities. Well equipped, well staffed. 2006 gross was $750,000. No emergencies. Sale includes real estate. Please contact Ernie Estopare with any interests or inquiries at (630) 305-3364 or e-mail to eastman1@vzw.blackberry.net. TEXAS Busy, highly productive small animal practice, established 28 years. Near Houston, Clear Lake City area. Grossing $800,000+/–, with owner working 3–4 days per week. Exceptional staff. Real estate available. Call (281) 471-9029 or e-mail tollesrs@hotmail.com. WASHINGTON Exotic Pet & Bird Clinic. Located in beautiful, affluent Kirkland, this clinic has charm, loyal clients and great staff. Well equipped at only $100,000 o.b.o. Contact ZooDVM@exopet.com; (425) 827-6613; see www.exopet.com/professional. MISSISSIPPI Well established 5,500 square foot small animal practice on Gulf Coast. Well equipped with Lasercyte, Abaxis Chemistry Analyzer, Vet Scope, Tonopen, and Radiology Equipment. Great staff and clientele. Excellent growth potential and room for expansion to pursue special interests. Gross $670,000 in 2006. Real estate will be sold with practice. Contact mspetvet@gmail.com. GO ONLINE for news and opportunities in the veterinary profession: www.advanstarvhc.com. Advanstar Veterinary Healthcare Communications Veterinary Medicine (ISSN 8750-7943 print; ISSN 1939-1919 online) is published monthly by Advanstar Communications Inc., 131 West First St., Duluth, MN 55802-2065. One year subscription rates: $59 in the United States & Possessions; $70 in Canada and Mexico; $95 all other countries. Foreign subscribers can pay an optional $50 airmail surcharge for a total subscription price of $145 U.S. funds. 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Veterinary Medicine - December 2007 Contents Letters Editors' Guest Thanking Our Valued Reviewers The Veterinary Medicine Interview: Dr. Joseph Harari Clinical Exposures Idea Exchange Answers to Three Commonly Asked Questions About Lyme Disease Practical Ideas for Managing Common Internal Medicine Problems A Tip for Interpreting Leptospira Species Titers Investigating Proteinuric Kidney Disease Counseling New Puppy Owners: Normal Play vs. Aggressive Tendencies 11 Guidelines for Conservatively Treating Chronic Kidney Disease CE Form Product Preview Advertiser Index Marketplace/Classifieds Mind Over Miller Merial Insert

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