See You February 5th at WVOC 2022 in Snowmass, Colorado! |
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Dear VOS Family,
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and on behalf of the VOS Board of Directors I want to wish everyone a 2022 that is full of health, laughter, and positive things for everyone. We are all due and we all need it!
As we celebrate the new year and move into the month of January, we are finally less than a month away from the 2022 WVOC in beautiful Snowmass, Colorado!
I know that there has been a lot of concern in the past few weeks with the significant increase in cases related to the new Omicron variant; I have to tell everyone that your Board of Directors, WVOC planning committee and the Wolf Pack have spent countless emails, texts and Zoom meetings discussing all the logistics regarding the challenges that we are unfortunately starting to get used to as we enter our second year living in this pandemic. Taking into consideration the current CDC, Pitkin County, and hotel/Snowmass guidelines, we are thrilled to communicate that we are continuing with our plans to have an IN-PERSON CONFERENCE! 😊!
For this reason and to keep everyone safe, I feel very strongly that as the family that we are, we need to do everything to protect one another. For this reason, we are continuing with our proof of COVID vaccine requirement for those 12 years of age and older attending our meeting (if you are coming with children 5 years or older and you have them vaccinated, you are a star!!!); for those with a medical exemption we are asking for a negative PCR taken within 72 hours of arrival to Snowmass. We also are asking, although we are not making it mandatory, that if you qualify for a booster shot, please take it as the current CDC data has shown a significant level of protection and/or a significant mitigation of clinical signs in the face of the new Omicron variant. Please if you qualify for a booster, take it! I know that this might continue to be a source of irritation for some in our community, but our number one priority is to maintain such community and keep their loved ones healthy. We will keep monitoring closely how things continue to evolve nationally, internationally and in the Pitkin County region, and will be keeping everyone updated of any developments as we inch closer to our conference. For those of you coming from abroad, the United States is requiring all foreign nationals to be vaccinated and have proof of a negative PCR within 24 hours of departure from your home airport. As things are constantly changing with regards to entry requirements, please be sure to visit the CDC International Travel website. Also, be sure to visit the VOS webpage (www.vosdvm.org) often and of course feel free to email Heidi (secretary@vosdvm.org) if you have any questions.
Remember that registration to the WVOC conference is still open through our webpage portal! Don’t miss out — register now if you have not already! We assure you that we will do everything possible for everyone to have a wonderful and safe conference. Our lodging portal has closed. If you should require lodging, please call the hotels' central reservations line at +1 866-716-8108.
To finish up, as my time as president of the VOS is coming to an end, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest and most sincere gratitude to all of you for allowing me this immense honor to serve in this capacity for this great organization. Yes, it has been a lot of work, but I have to say that it has been one of the most rewarding jobs that I have had the opportunity to experience. Of course, there is no way that I would have been able to do anything really without the support and endless dedication of our amazing Heidi DeCamp, Patty Moyer, the entire Board of Directors, the WVOC planning committee, and the Wolf Pack. As members of VOS, you should all feel very proud to have this amazing group of people working for you. I also want to suggest to any of you who are active members and want to get actively involved in the VOS to reach out and let us know. The VOS is always looking for good people like you that want to help make a difference in advancing veterinary orthopedics. Be bold, get involved and make a difference!
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Thank you again for this great honor. I can’t say enough how much I am looking forward to February 5th to see all of you once again in Snowmass! See you all soon!
Sincerely,
José M. GarcÃa-López, VMD, DACVS, DACVSMR
President, Veterinary Orthopedic Society
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Please be sure to see our classified ads and job postings at the end of the newsletter.
Thank you to our sponsors and advertisers for supporting the Veterinary Orthopedic Society!
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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 Heidi DeCamp, Executive Secretary, to submit your ad.
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BLOOMBERG MINUTES
Thank you to our endowed Bloomberg Award sponsors. Please see below to catch up on what they are working on and the CE opportunities they have for you.
AO North America
AO is offering online and in person CE courses with topics including feline orthopedics, fracture management, and minimally invasive osteosynthesis.
The lineup of 2022 courses with links for each as they are available can be found here:
Arthrex Vet Systems
Advanced Stifle Course: Arthroscopy and Joint Stabilization Course
February 18-19, 2022, Fort Collins, CO
Check the website to keep up to date on future CE opportunities:
Boehringer Ingelheim
Please visit the website to learn about Boehringer Ingelheim’s commitment to sustainable development and sustainable health solutions. Thanks for making the world a better place BI!
New Generation Devices
SCRT – Semi-Cylindrical Recession Trochleoplasty was developed as a cartilage-preserving alternative to trochlear block recession for femoral trochleoplasty in dogs with patella luxation.
Please visit the website for more information on this exciting new technique:
Orthomed
Orthomed has a brand-new workshop agenda for 2022.
With an online academy soon to be launched allowing you to learn the theory before the course, these highly practical workshops focus more on the surgical side and less on the theoretical.
2022 workshop links:
Securos
Securos is working on an exciting lineup of courses for 2022. Please check the website for courses including lateral suture, patella luxation, TTA, and TPLO.
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Full-Time, Tenure-Track or Clinical-Track Faculty in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery, University of Illinois
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Seeking 6th SA Orthopedic Surgeon – No On-call! Seattle, Washington
Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center, established over 30 years ago. Orthopedic-only, independently owned surgical referral practice, looking for ACVS diplomate or board-eligible individual. Instrumentation for THRs, TPLOs, fracture fixation, interlocking nail, external fixation, arthroscopy, CT scan, C-arm fluoroscopy, CO2 laser, 3D printing, and more. Two rehabilitation veterinarians at our affiliated SOUND Veterinary Rehabilitation Center, with regenerative medicine, Synovetin, underwater treadmill therapy, exercise space, shockwave therapy, acupuncture, etc. Highly competitive Pro-Sal structure, 4-day work week, health care, CE allowances, memberships, profit sharing/401k.
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Be North Dakota’s Only Board Certified Surgeon, Fargo, North Dakota
RRAEH is looking for a surgeon who welcomes the independence and adventure of being the only surgeon within a 3 hour drive. We are looking for a surgeon to work 3-4 days a week with NO on-call and wants to work in a community where orthopedic, soft tissue, oncologic, and minimally invasive surgeries are greatly needed. We want you to create, build, and evolve a surgery service however you see fit with full support from our owners and team.
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Surgeon, Melbourne, Florida
Practice Veterinary Surgery on the Space Coast!
Animal Medical Clinic is a 15-doctor daytime-only practice with locations in Melbourne, Indialantic and Melbourne Beach, Florida. We offer a wide range of soft tissue and orthopedic surgery.
Total scheduled hours are flexible. We offer a guaranteed base salary with bonuses based on production. Full time doctors also receive a full package of benefits including association dues, DEA and Florida licenses, health insurance, professional liability insurance, veterinary license defense coverage, continuing education allowance, VIN account access, paid time off and 401k match.
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Tenure-Track Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgeon, North Carolina State University
NCSU Department of Clinical Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery. The successful candidate will have responsibility for leading clinical services in the Veterinary Hospital and teaching DVM students and HO’s in didactic and clinical settings. Opportunities for clinical and basic research will be supported by strong collaborations within the College and University. A DVM or equivalent degree and specialty board certification, or active pursuit thereof, (ACVS/ECVS) are required. Inquiries to Dr. Simon Roe – sroe@ncsu.edu.
NC State is an EEO/AA Employer
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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery, Kansas State University
The Department of Clinical Sciences and the Veterinary Health Center, College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure- or clinical-track, Assistant / Associate / Full Professor position in small animal orthopedic surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in clinical service, veterinary and graduate student instruction, residency training, and to support the scholarly and academic missions of the department and VHC appropriate to their appointment. To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/511479/assistant-associate-or-full-professor-in-small-animal-orthopedic-surgery.
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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Soft Tissue/Orthopedic Surgery, Kansas State University
The Department of Clinical Sciences and the Veterinary Health Center, College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure- or clinical-track, Assistant / Associate / Full Professor position in small animal general/orthopedic surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in clinical service, veterinary and graduate student instruction, residency training, and to support the scholarly and academic missions of the department and VHC appropriate to their appointment. To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/511478/assistant-associate-or-full-professor-in-soft-tissueorthopedic-surgery.
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Mobile Surgeon Needed for South Florida, Miami/Fort Lauderdale
If you would like to live in Paradise with your own hours and schedule this may be the job for you! Very busy mobile practice serving South Florida from the Florida Keys to Palm Beach County looking to add a new surgeon. We have no on call and no emergency and currently are servicing over 120 hospitals in South Florida. Please contact Dr. Mario Cabrera of Cutting Edge Surgical Referrals for more info. You can contact me directly by phone 786-252-2921 or by email at mdcdvm@hotmail.com. My company website is www.cesdvm.com.
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Small Animal Surgery, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Twin Cities, Minnesota
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applications for a full-time, contract track faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in Small Animal Surgery. Candidates with primary orthopedic interest are encouraged to apply. Primary duties will include clinical service and teaching of residents, interns, and students. For entire position description or to apply go to: https://humanresources.umn.edu/content/find-job. For questions about the position, contact Wanda Gordon-Evans, Small Animal Surgery Section Chief at wgordone@umn.edu.
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Small Animal Surgery, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Small Animal Orthopedics and Spine. Clinical or Tenure Track. Required: DVM or comparable degree and completion of an ACVS-certified residency. Residents are welcome to apply and dedicated time for board preparation can be made available. Posting will close on December 31st, 2021. OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled inclusive community. Apply at https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/94403. For questions about the position contact, Dr. Christopher Cebra, Department Chair at Chris.Cebra@oregonstate.edu or Dr. Katy Townsend, Associate Professor, Small Animal Surgery at katy.townsend@oregonstate.edu.
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Board-Certified Surgeons or Individuals Who Completed Surgery Residency Training, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital
BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is seeking board-certified surgeons or individuals who have completed surgery residency training. FT/PT and Locum opportunities are 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 100 hospitals stretching from the redwoods of the Pacific Northwest to the skyscrapers of the Northeast to the sandy beaches in the Florida coast, we have an opportunity where you want to be!
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Mobile Veterinary Specialists / Orthopedic Surgeon, Atlanta and Other U.S. Locations
Looking for something different? Picture yourself in control of your own schedule, earning top production rates, and enjoying an unparalleled benefits package. That's the life of a MOVES specialist. MOVES is a national company that supports specialists managing their own schedules, building a mobile practice with no emergency or on-call requirement. We are growing fast and have a strong need for surgeons throughout the US, with particular need for an individual focused on orthopedic surgery interested in Atlanta, GA. Please visit https://www.vetmoves.com/careers/ to learn more and request a copy of our Company Handbook or contact Jo Fry at jo@vetmoves.com (614-562-3544).
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Small Animal Surgeon, San Antonio, Texas
Are you in search of a hospital that you can not only practice world-class medicine but also be a part of a team that genuinely cares about each other and gives back to the community? MissionVet Specialty & Emergency in San Antonio, Texas is currently seeking a third Small Animal Surgeon.
The successful candidate should have the ability to perform minimally invasive surgery or a strong desire to learn MIS techniques. You will be supported by a highly skilled and engaged staff that genuinely cares about each other and their patients.
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Surgeon, Metro New York City Area
Animal Specialty Center in the metro New York City Area (Yonkers) is seeking a Surgeon to join our growing practice. Our well established state of the art hospital sees a robust and diverse caseload. We are a collaborative hospital that values its team and understands what a work/life balance means for the health and well-being of everyone in our practice. We encourage professional growth and development for all of our team members.
Competitive compensation along with a generous benefits package that includes healthcare, continuing education, PTO and more! Signing, relocation and referral bonuses offered. For more information contact Kristin.mcclure@nvanet.com or 804-314-7173.
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Surgeons, Fairfield, New Jersey
Animal Emergency & Referral Associates in Fairfield, NJ is seeking two surgeons to join our team. This is a FANTASTIC opportunity to join a surgical service in in one of New Jersey's premier specialty centers.
AERA is a state-of-the-art hospital with specialists in Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology and Ophthalmology. Our hospital will be moving into a brand new 45,000 square foot facility in early 2021. The new facility will have on-site MRI, CT, Varian Halcyon, C-Arm that will allow a surgeon to practice superior quality medicine.
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Surgeon, Melbourne, Florida
The Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Brevard is seeking a Surgeon to join our growing team in Melbourne, Florida (minutes from the beach)!
Our well-equipped, innovative veterinary hospital offers referral and 24-hour emergency care with Specialists in Neurology, Cardiology, Surgery, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and Zoological Medicine, a certified canine rehabilitation therapist and experienced support staff. Our goal is to provide premiere diagnostics and therapeutics in a comfortable, compassionate environment.
We offer a competitive compensation package including health and dental insurance, CE allowance, 401(k), and more. Generous relocation and signing bonuses offered!
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Surgeon, Estero, Florida
Seize the opportunity to find your spot in paradise! We're currently hiring a Surgeon to join our busy, fully loaded specialty practice where the work environment is collaborative, and the lifestyle is beachy. We're located in beautiful Estero, on the gulf coast of Florida so you can maximize your work/life balance by the ocean!
At Florida Veterinary Referral Center, we focus on providing exceptional care to both our patients and their owners in our state-of-the-art specialty referral and 24-hour emergency and critical care hospital.
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Surgeon, Dallas, Texas
Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (DVSC) is currently seeking a 13th surgeon to join its growing team! Work where individuals matter and work-life balance is a primary component of the culture through reasonable surgery scheduling.
DVSC is a surgery-only practice located in five multi-specialty hospitals in the Dallas-Ft Worth area. DVSC joined Compassion-First Pet Hospitals in April 2018 to be a part of a network that cares about its local culture at the hospital level, quality of medicine, collaboration, and the welfare of its employees.
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Surgeon, Long Island, New York
We are a specialized emergency, critical care and referral facility and offer emergency treatment 24/7 as well as services in Surgery, Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine.
Long Island has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, excellent wineries, and has a wonderful mass transportation system for those times when you want to see a show or spend the day in Manhattan.
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Surgeon, Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals, Hillsborough, NJ
Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals location in Hillsborough, NJ is looking for a second Surgeon to join our team. Our hospital will be moving into a new facility in October of 2019 just a few miles down the road from our current location.
We're located in beautiful Somerset County NJ, voted one of the Best Counties to live in! It has a rich history dating to Colonial times, and outstanding recreational activities. With direct rail service to Manhattan and an easy drive to Philadelphia you will never run out of things to do!
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Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Surgeon, Bowie, Maryland
Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral and Emergency Hospital is seeking a board certified or residency trained surgeon to join our growing team.
Our specialists work together in a friendly, collaborative atmosphere along with our skilled and dedicated 24/7 ER team and technicians. We enjoy a fully equipped and spacious state of the art hospital and look forward to sharing our team's philosophy of great customer service, outstanding client and patient care, camaraderie, and collaborative spirit.
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Boarded or Residency Trained Surgeon, Wichita, Kansas
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita seeks a boarded or residency trained surgeon to join our growing team. We are expanding our specialty services and relocating to a new 16,000 square foot state of the art facility. Established and diverse caseload as the only referral center in the area. Our dedicated and skilled team work in a collaborative and fun environment while providing the gold standard in care.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package, including sign on and relocation bonuses. Come see all that Wichita has to offer. For more information contact Kristin.mcclure@nvanet.com or 804-314-7173.
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Boarded or Residency Trained Surgeon, New England Animal Medical Center (NEAMC), West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
The New England Animal Medical Center (NEAMC) in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts seeks a boarded or residency trained surgeon to join our growing team. Interest to help drive residency program welcomed.
Our fully equipped teaching facility includes 24/7 ER, Board Certified Specialists in Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology and a 6-doctor General Practice. Full time position includes a generous bonus of up to $35,000, competitive salary, full benefits, paid time off, sick leave, CE, professional dues/licensure, 401k and employee pet care benefits!
Come join our progressive, collaborative and amazing hospital that cultivates your growth as a clinician! For information contact Kristin.mcclure@nvanet.com or 804-314-7173.
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Surgeon, Veterinary Surgical Specialists, Spokane, Washington
Veterinary Surgical Specialists seeks a Surgeon to expand our team! We are a thriving specialty practice serving the Northwest region's referring veterinary community and pet owners. Our team of specialists includes radiologists, surgeons, internist, clinical pathologist and a dermatologist. After hours/weekend care is provided at our emergency clinic staffed with six emergency veterinarians. We are a tight-knit collegial group who work collaboratively to provide outstanding services to our community.
We offer competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, short/long term disability, 401K, CE allowance, professional licensing, professional liability insurance, and association dues.
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Surgeon, Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES), Fort Wayne, Indiana
The Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES) in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a surgeon to join our team!
We are committed to providing state-of-the-art orthopedic, soft tissue, oncologic, neurologic, thoracic and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Modern operating rooms, advanced equipment and dedicated technical staff ensure high quality, progressive care. We are the largest AAHA hospital in Northern Indiana and the only Level II Certified Critical Care facility in the state with specialties in Surgery, Cardiology, and Internal Medicine, Feline practice, radiology telemed consult and an experienced ER & critical care team.
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Surgeon, Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, Massachusetts
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Massachusetts seeks a Surgeon for our growing team! Our thriving Specialty practice provides 24-hour emergency and specialty services including Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Critical Care. We are a tight-knit collaborative team providing surgical services to our referring veterinary community and emergency department caseload.
We offer advanced imaging (CT and fluoroscopy), digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, ventilators, complete in-house lab, wireless telemetry, I-stat, full blood services and more.
Competitive compensation/benefits package including 401k, CE, health, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, moving stipend and potential signing bonus. For more information contact Kristin.mcclure@nvanet.com or 804-314-7173.
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