| Record #: 3297
Veterinary Practice Information:
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Name:
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Shawn McKenna |
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Practice Name: |
Atlantic Veterinary College - Food Animal Internship |
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Address:
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550 University Ave. |
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City:
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Charlottetown |
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State:
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PE |
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Country:
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CANADA |
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Zip Code:
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C1A 4P3 |
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Telephone:
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902-566-0993 |
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EMail:
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s.mckenna.dvm@gmail.com |
Job Description:
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Objective:
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FOOD ANIMAL PRODUCTION MEDICINE INTERNSHIP
The Department of Health Management at the Atlantic Veterinary College - University of Prince Edward Island, is seeking a qualified individual to fill a one-year food animal production medicine internship available by July 1, 2024. The successful candidate will receive training in individual and population medicine as provided by the AVC Farm Service group. The focus of the training will primarily be dairy health management, but there will be opportunity for exposure to other livestock production groups. Other activities will include assisting with training senior veterinary students in Farm Service rotations and sharing in clinical emergency duties with Farm Service faculty. |
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Training Required:
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Candidates require a DVM degree or equivalent and an adequate academic standing to qualify for post-graduate training at the University of Prince Edward Island. |
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Experience Desired:
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DVM Degree or equivalent |
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Salary:
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The successful candidate will be offered a $32,000 CND Post Graduate Certificate student stipend (non-taxable by Canadian Revenue Agency). |
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Benefits:
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Tuition and student fees, professional liability coverage and payment of UPEI student health and dental insurance premiums are provided by the University. Two weeks of personal time will be provided during the duration of the program, and release to attend one educational meeting is allowed. |
Species Percentages:
| Beef: |
15 |
Dairy: |
80 |
Swine: |
0 |
Small Ruminants: |
5 |
| Equine: |
0 |
Poultry: |
0 |
Exotics: |
0 |
Small Animals: |
0 |
Environment:
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Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
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The AVC Farm Service Section provides primary herd and flock veterinary services to dairy, beef, swine herds, and sheep and goat flocks, primarily in the province of Prince Edward Island. In addition, a Field Investigation Service is offered to referring veterinarians throughout Atlantic Canada. The Farm Service Section consists of three veterinarians; all possess graduate training in epidemiology and specialize in one of more of the following areas: mastitis, nutrition, theriogenology, lameness, infectious disease and public health. Farm Services clinicians are members of the UPEI Center for Veterinary Epidemiologic Research (www.upei.ca/cver), one of the most productive veterinary population research groups in the world. |
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Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
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The AVC Farm Service Section provides primary herd and flock veterinary services to dairy, beef, swine herds, and sheep and goat flocks, primarily in the province of Prince Edward Island. |
| Practice Area: |
The Atlantic Veterinary College is located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, one of the four Atlantic provinces of Canada. Prince Edward Island is mostly rural, with a population of 172,000. Miles of unspoiled beaches and charming historic towns make PEI a favorite summer tourist location. The Island is connected to the mainland by a 13 km bridge as well as seasonal ferry service. Charlottetown is the main center and has all the amenities expected of a provincial capital. Charlottetown is 3.5 hours from Halifax NS, by automobile. Several flights per day connect Charlottetown airport to Halifax, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal with additional destination in the summer months.
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Date job was submitted: 3/19/2023
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