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May 2018 - In This Issue:
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VOS 2018 Jacques Jenny Lecturer Dr. Scott Banks (center) enjoys the slopes at Snowmass Village, Colorado, with his wife Anne, and outgoing President Alan Cross.
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Introducing Our 2019 Jacques Jenny Lecturer!
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William G. Raasch, MD
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Dear VOS members,
We are excited to introduce our Jacques Jenny Lecturer for the VOS 2019 Conference in Breckenridge, Colorado -
William G. Raasch, MD.
Dr. Raasch is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He is the Director of Sports Medicine and is the head team physician for the Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks and is the company physician for the Milwaukee Ballet Company.
Dr. Raasch has an engineering background and he has a motion analysis lab where he researches the mechanics of motion as a cause of orthopedic injury, especially in athletes. His other interests include the care and treatment of complex knee injuries including ligament reconstruction, meniscal transplant and autologous chondrocyte implantation.
I'm looking forward to hearing from Dr. Raasch during our conference. Please be sure to mark your calendar for February 9-16, 2019 and plan to join us for the VOS 2019 Conference in Breckenridge.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR VOS 2019!
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VOS 2019 Conference
February 9-16, 2019
Breckenridge, Colorado
Save the dates, and join us next year in Breckenridge! Registration will open in the fall, and we will also provide links to make lodging and travel reservations.
Updated Abstract Deadline: Abstracts for the 2019 Conference are due October 1, 2018.
For travel questions, contact Penny Smith of Rocky Mountain Tours, a division of Ski.com, at
penny.smith@ski.com or 800-233-2300, ext. 3420.
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Photoa: Andrew Maguire, Breckenridge Ski Resort.
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VOS OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
2018-19
Jeff Godwin
President
Alan Cross
Past President
Janet Van Dyke
President Elect
Raviv Balfour
Treasurer
Jen Warnock
Communication
Cheryl Tano
Advertising / Publicity / Sponsor Chair
José M. Garcia-Lopez
Scientific Program
Caleb Hudson
Scientific Program, Assistant Chair
Jason Syrcle
Awards
Ashlee Watts
Research
Nina Kieves
Exhibit Chair
Richard "Dick" Lau
Director, Education Foundation
Wanda Gordon-Evans
Assistant Director, Education Foundation
Maralyn R. Probst
Executive Secretary
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UPCOMING EVENTS
2019 46th Annual VOS Conference
February 9-16, 2019
Breckenridge, Colorado
2020 47th Annual VOS Conference
February 1-8, 2020
Sun Valley, Idaho
2021 48th Annual VOS Conference
February 13-20, 2021
Big Sky, Montana
Stay tuned to our website, our newsletter and Facebook for the most up-to-date information.
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SEND US YOUR ADVICE!
We are looking for advice to pass on to those who are interviewing for their first jobs as surgeons. If you have any advice as someone that has recently interviewed for their first job or has had to interview people for their first job, please email Jen Warnock, Communication Chair, at
Jennifer.Warnock@oregonstate.edu. We will share responses in an upcoming newsletter article.
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VOS NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING PROGRAM
VOS continues to offer advertising space in the electronically delivered newsletters.
Advertisers may choose to place an ad for one billing cycle, which covers three newsletter issues, or select a discounted annual package, which covers nine newsletter issues.
VOS offers vertical banner ad space in addition to horizontal banner ad space. Horizontal and vertical banner ads are available in two sizes (single-height or double-height), and each ad may be linked to the advertiser's website homepage or other web page.
A maximum of 15 horizontal and 2 vertical advertising spaces are available in each issue, and priority is given to annual advertisers.
To receive more details about the advertising program, please contact Cheryl Tano (
catano919@gmail.com).
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CALL FOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Are you a speaker at an upcoming conference? Know of a cool seminar or workshop you think our members would want to attend? Whether it is you, a fellow member or one of your hardworking residents, let us help spread the word. Shoot an email to secretary@vosdvm.org and include your name, the title of your talk, date, location and link (if available).
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DONATE ONLINE TO VOSEF
When you make a payment at the VOS Store, you may also donate online to the VOS Educational Foundation. We have set up donation amounts of $50, $100, and $250 or you may make a donation of any amount by choosing the custom donation option. Donations to the VOS Educational Foundation are tax deductible.
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SUBSCRIBE TO THE VCOT JOURNAL
VOS members are eligible for a discounted subscription to the Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) journal. VCOT is the official journal for 11 organizations, one of which is VOS.
Learn more about VCOT.
The VCOT journal offers two types of subscriptions to VOS members:
Premium member subscription -
$149: Printed copies & online access to current issues and archive back to 1988.
Standard member subscription -
$133: Printed copies & online access to the current issues and 9 years archive.
Note: You must be a VOS member in good standing to subscribe to the VCOT journal through VOS. VOS annual dues of $110 ($25 for Interns and Residents) must be paid to receive these rates.
Please note that individual subscriptions are limited to online access by one person only. PIN will be issued by publisher.
Subscriptions include 6 issues and usually start with Issue 1 or Issue 4, depending on payment date. If you have questions about VCOT subscriptions, please contact Maralyn Probst at
secretary@vosdvm.org
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How to Subscribe
You may now complete your VCOT subscription either online or by mail!
Subscriptions to VCOT are not automatically invoiced or renewed. Please see the Subscribe to the VCOT Journal page on our website for complete details.
If you are subscribing or renewing, please be sure to provide your PREFERRED MAILING ADDRESS on the online order form or paper order form. The VCOT journal will be sent to the preferred mailing address listed on your order form.
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DID YOU RECEIVE YOUR 2018 CONFERENCE CERTIFICATE?
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If you attended the 2018 Conference in Snowmass Village, Colorado, and signed in for CE credits, you should have received a CE certificate from the VOS office by email.
If you have not received one, please contact Maralyn Probst at
secretary@vosdvm.org.
Please note that if you need CE credits for the state of New York, there is a $30 charge.
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Jacques Jenny Lecturer Dr. Scott Banks presents at the VOS 2018 Conference in Snowmass Village, Colorado.
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46th Annual Veterinary Orthopedic Society Conference
February 9-16, 2019 at Breckenridge, Colorado
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by José M. GarcÃa-López and Caleb Hudson
VOS Scientific Program Chair and Assistant Scientific Program Chair
We invite practitioners, academicians, and researchers interested in large animal, small animal, and exotic species, to submit abstracts of novel studies in practical and scientific topics related to veterinary orthopedics and traumatology. Preference will be given to abstracts that have clinical relevance. Papers addressing results of controlled retrospective and prospective clinical studies are strongly encouraged. Clinician investigators should also consider submitting innovative surgical techniques, or case reports describing unusual or difficult cases as these will be reviewed separate from the scientific abstracts. Presentations will be limited to
10 minutes and followed by 5 minutes of discussion. Posters must fit within the 4' (height) x 4' (width) area provided.
Call for papers will open on August 15th 2018 and close on October 1, 2018 for both podium presentations and posters. See the link on the VOS website:
www.vosdvm.org
for full details of abstract submission, formatting and regulations.
Submission categories will be:
- Clinical/Scientific Studies
- Case reports: a maximum of three novel or interesting cases
The Mark S. Bloomberg Memorial Resident Research Award was established to recognize outstanding resident abstract submissions to the scientific program. At least one recipient per year will be awarded up to $1,500.00 towards expenses to attend and present their abstract at our annual meeting. Only individuals currently in a residency training program or within 2 years of completion of a formal residency program are eligible. The abstract submission may only be of studies conducted during the residency program. All abstracts being submitted for consideration of this award must indicate so on online submission form.
The Student/Intern Research Award was established to recognize outstanding student or intern abstract submissions to the scientific program. One recipient per year will be awarded (depending on abstract quality) up to $1,500.00 towards expenses to attend and present their abstract at our annual meeting. Only individuals currently in a DVM or Intern training program or within 1 year of completion of a formal internship or DVM program are eligible. The work must be performed as a student or intern. All abstracts being submitted for consideration of this award must indicate so on online submission form.
For more information, please contact:
José M. GarcÃa-López, VOS Scientific Program Chair
Caleb Hudson, VOS Assistant Scientific Program Chair
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS!
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We could not host our annual conference without the incredible support we receive from our friends at these generous companies. When making purchasing decisions, keep in mind who has helped you to remain current on the science of veterinary orthopedics!
The Veterinary Orthopedic Society Board of Directors wishes to recognize the generous support of our sponsors:
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VOS 2018 SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
Click on the names of sponsors and exhibitors to visit their websites.
GOLD SPONSORS
GOLD CONSORTIUM - Partners in Veterinary Therapeutics
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
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ENDOWED MARK BLOOMBERG RESIDENT RESEARCH AWARD SPONSORS
2018 CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS
Veterinary Books by Success Concepts
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 Are you speaking at a meeting in the months ahead? Advertising/Sponsor Chair Cheryl Tano has created a PowerPoint slide that you can insert into your presentation to promote the VOS 2019 Conference in Breckenridge, Colorado.
After you have downloaded the slide, insert it into your presentation, and encourage everyone to join you at the VOS 2019 Conference!
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 Do you have a surgical tip or trick you have figured out, or pearls of wisdom you would like to share? The VOS newsletter wants to get you published and share your wisdom! Send your name and practice location, and your pearl of wisdom, and any helpful photos or images, and we will publish it in the VOS newsletter. At the end of the year, the best bit of wisdom will win a $100 discount off the conference registration for the 2019 VOS meeting. Send your entries to
jennifer.warnock@oregonstate.edu.
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REGISTER NOW FOR 2018 WVOC IN BARCELONA
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 Dear VOS Membership,
The VOS/2018 WVOC Committee is continuing to prepare for the
5th World Veterinary Orthopaedic Congress to be held in Barcelona, Spain, September 12-15, 2018.
Presentation topics will include Feline Joint Disease, Canine Shoulder and Elbow Diseases, Fracture Management, Equine Orthopedics, Lumbo-Sacral Disease, Onco Surgery of the Musculoskeletal System, Regenerative Medicine, Ligament and Tendon Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Advancements; to name just a few! Please go to
http://www.wvoc2018.eu/ for updates on the final program, information on registration, lodging and travel.
Finally, for those members who are scheduled to present at various veterinary meetings between now and the 2018 WVOC, please
include this slide at the end of your talks to advertise for the upcoming WVOC. This practice has helped us to achieve maximum exposure for the Congress in the past!
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(click on the image above to download the slide)
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We hope you will consider attending what is expected to be a fantastic meeting, in a beautiful city and country, and at a most excellent time of the year! We also hope that we will have very good VOS membership representation at the Congress next year as well. Thank you all and please contact the VOS office at
secretary@vosdvm.org if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Your VOS/WVOC Planning Committee
Steve Martinez, Chair
Dan Lewis
Kurt Schulz
Mario Cabrera
Alan Cross
Jeff Godwin
Rich Evans
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In this issue, we are featuring a key sponsor of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. We will have more sponsor profiles in upcoming issues. To submit your company's information for a Spotlight profile, please contact Dr. Cheryl Tano, VOS sponsor chair.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ...
PULSE VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (PULSEVET)
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 Location:
Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
What year was the company started?
PulseVet formed from the veterinary division of Sanuwave in 2009, which in turn formed from HMT in 2005. HMT was the original manufacturer of VersaTron and EquiTron - the first shock wave devices created for the veterinary market.
What products / services does your company offer?
PulseVet manufactures the ProPulse and VersaTron shock wave therapy systems for use by primarily equine and small animal orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation veterinarians. PulseVet provides extensive marketing and clinical support to validate the use of shock wave therapy for specific indications, and is proud to "give back" to the veterinary industry by supporting and sponsoring numerous professional, performance, and training organizations.
What should Veterinary Orthopedic Society members know about your company?
We are very proud to be leading advocates of clinical research and education in energy-related therapeutics. No other company in this space has the level of supportive evidence-based medicine that PulseVet has for our shock wave therapeutic devices, VersaTron and ProPulse. This includes all other shock wave companies as well as the many laser therapy companies that are substantially larger than PulseVet, in terms of active users. Our efforts are focused on the successful education and marketing of our technology at the client level, to best support our veterinarian customers, their clients, and their patients. Other shock wave companies have made claims using our research, but we would ask veterinarians to ask our competitors to see their research.
Can you explain a challenging situation that your company was able to solve?
When PulseVet took over the veterinary shock wave business from Sanuwave in 2009, the business was almost entirely focused on equine patients. We have since supported and sponsored extensive clinical research at several well-regarded teaching hospitals to support the use of shock wave therapy for small animal patients, addressing such indications as shoulder, achilles, and iliopsoas tendinopathies, acute and delayed fracture healing, accelerated and improved osteotomy healing following TPLO, reduced post-surgical pain, and chronic pain from osteoarthritis and lumbo-sacral disease. Our patient belief that this therapy has a strong and valid place in small animal medicine has seen our business in that market grow significantly.
Can you tell us about any new products or services your company is developing?
We recently released our new shock wave device, ProPulse, to ultimately replace VersaTron, which has been the industry leading shock wave device since it was launched in 2002. ProPulse was 'tuned' to match the output of VersaTron in order to utilize settings clinically proven in the past, but also has two higher power settings, 33% faster pulse rate (for shorter treatment time), multiple user-friendly upgrades, and is about half the size of VersaTron. We are currently supporting research to show reduced post-surgical pain following use at the time of surgery (shock wave therapy has been shown to have an analgesic effect lasting about 3 days in horses in previous research), as well as several studies utilizing shock wave energy with stem cells and other regenerative therapies to increase the effectiveness of these combined modalities.
For more information, please visit the PulseVet website at
pulsevet.com.
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CLASSIFIED ADS ARE NOW ON OUR WEBSITE AND IN OUR NEWSLETTER
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VOS members and non-members are encouraged to post classified ads in the VOS newsletter and website. Please send us your job openings, residencies, internships and other notices so we can help publicize these opportunities to the veterinary orthopedic community.
VOS members: Classified ads are free and will be posted for 3 newsletter issues. Please contact the VOS office at
secretary@vosdvm.org if you wish to renew your ad.
Non-members: The fee for non-members is $135 for text ads and $150 for ads with a logo. Ads will be posted for 3 newsletter issues. (Non-members are also encouraged to
join VOS and post their ads for free!)
Each classified ad is limited to 100 words and should include a web link or email address so applicants may respond directly to you. Ads also may include a small logo (please submit your logo as a JPG, PNG, EPS or PDF file with your text).
Please submit all classified ads to Maralyn Probst, Executive Secretary, at secretary@vosdvm.org. All classified ads are subject to board approval.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Assistant or Associate Professor in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is seeking applications for a full-time, 100% Clinical or Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery. Qualifications include a DVM degree or equivalent and have completed residency training. Preference will be given to candidates with ACVS certification, advanced degree(s), a track record in scholarship, or prior research training. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. To apply and view the full position announcement applicants should visit
http://go.illinois.edu/Vet_Ortho.
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Bruce Pratt Endowed Chair of Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery, Auburn University
The Department of Clinical Sciences at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking qualified applicants to fill an endowed faculty position titled, the Bruce Pratt Endowed Chair of Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery. The successful candidate will enter a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor depending on experience. The faculty member hired into this faculty position will have a national and/or international reputation in small animal orthopedic surgery.
Please see the complete advertisement and apply online at:
http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/2815.
Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Faculty Position in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery, Colorado State University VTH, Fort Collins, Colorado
The James L. Voss Colorado State University VTH will be offering an annually renewable clinical faculty position in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery. This special-appointment Clinical Instructor position is designed for ACVS board-eligible veterinarians as a minimum requirement, but preference will be given for ACVS or ECVS board-certified veterinarians. The salary is commensurate with qualifications. The desired starting date is July 31, 2018 or as soon thereafter as is achievable. Fort Collins is a vibrant college town and one of America's most livable communities. For further inquiries please contact Ross Palmer at:
Ross.Palmer@colostate.edu (970-980-4162) or Clara Goh at:
Clara.Goh@colostate.edu (970-402-8161).
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CLASSIFIED AD
Assistant/Associate Professor in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery/Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is seeking applications for a full-time, 100% Clinical or Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Small Animal Soft Tissue and Minimally Invasive Surgery. Qualifications include a DVM degree or equivalent and have completed residency training. Preference will be given to candidates with ACVS certification, advanced degree(s), a track record in scholarship, or prior research training. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. To apply and view the full position announcement applicants should visit
http://go.illinois.edu/SA_Surgery.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Assistant/Associate Professor in Small Animal Surgery, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is seeking applications for a full-time, 100% Clinical or Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Small Animal Surgery.
Qualifications include a DVM degree or equivalent and have completed residency training. Preference will be given to candidates with ACVS certification, advanced degree(s), a track record in scholarship, or prior research training. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. To apply and view the full position announcement applicants should visit
http://go.illinois.edu/Vet_Gen_Surgeon.
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CLASSIFIED AD
 Small Animal Surgeon, Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center, Omaha, NE
Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center is searching for a motivated, energetic, team-oriented surgeon to join our team. Full time and locum opportunities are available.
Sirius Vet is the first clinic of its kind in Omaha, NE. We provide top notch
orthopedic care to the over 1.5 million prospective clients and 300 plus veterinarians in the Omaha metropolitan area. Our state-of-the-art surgical center allows us to focus our case selection and provide superior treatment while "helping return four-legged athletes to their peak performance".
If you are interested in knowing more about Sirius Vet, check out www.siriusvet.com or contact Dr. Chris Horstman at 402-934-1332 or chorstman@siriusvet.com.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Boarded Surgeon, Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center
Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center, a privately owned, primary care, 24/7 emergency and specialty practice (established 1958) is seeking a boarded surgeon. OPVMC's busy surgery department has a diverse caseload. We have eighteen emergency/general practitioners and a surgery residency trained DVM; our boarded team consists of one surgeon, two internists, an oncologist, a behavior specialist, remote radiologist and clinical pathologist.
Our remodeled 22,000 sq. ft facility has digital radiography, endoscopy, cystoscopy, ultrasound, Cubex, onsite laboratory, CT and paper-lite EMR.
Signing bonus available!
If interested send CV to Kevin Kumrow, DVM,
kkumrow@opvmc.net.
For more information:
www.opvmc.com
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CLASSIFIED AD
Small Animal Surgeon, Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center
Small Animal Surgeon needed to join our busy, state of the art hospital in the heart of Summerlin, a vibrant community nestled between Red Rock Conservation Area and the Las Vegas Strip. You will be joining four other surgeons at an established practice that has a 1.5 T MRI, a 16 slice CT scanner, two arthroscopy towers, fluoroscopy, rehabilitation and 6 operating rooms between two facilities. You will be part of a team that includes two internists, three oncologists, an anesthesiologist, cardiologist, neurologist, ophthalmologist and two criticalists. We offer a competitive compensation package. Interested parties should send their CVs to
dmason@lvvsc.com.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Board-Certified Surgeons or Individuals Who Completed Surgery Residency Training, BluePearl Veterinary Partners
BluePearl Veterinary Partners is seeking board-certified surgeons or individuals who have completed surgery residency training. FT and Locum opportunities available. BluePearl has a sole focus on specialty and emergency care and is one of the largest private employers of veterinary specialists. With more than 65 hospitals stretching from the redwoods of the Pacific Northwest to the skyscrapers of the Northeast, we have an opportunity where you want to be!
BluePearl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details, go to
https://www.bluepearljobs.com/career-areas/
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CLASSIFIED AD
Surgeon, VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center, West Los Angeles
VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center is seeking a
Surgeon to join our multi-doctor team of board-certified specialists.
Candidates should have a strong interest in soft tissue, orthopedic, spinal and minimally invasive surgeries as well as an interest in the teaching and training of the resident and interns.
Located in West Los Angeles, VCA ASEC is the largest veterinary surgical group in Southern California with five individual operating rooms, digital radiography with fluoroscopy, a 16-slice GE helical CT scanner, C-arm with digital subtraction, Arthrex tower for all minimally invasive general and orthopedic procedures.
If interested, email
raviv.balfour@vca.com.
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Thank you to our sponsors and advertisers for supporting the Veterinary Orthopedic Society!
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Is your company interested in display advertising in the Veterinary Orthopedic Society newsletter?
Contact
Cheryl Tano for ad specifications and details.
Want to post a job opening or other classified ad?
Classified ads are free for VOS members and available for a fee to non-members.
See details
above
or contact
Maralyn Probst
, Executive Secretary, to submit your ad.
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