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Miguel Saggese

Externships at Dubai Falcon Hospital

The two-month externship at Dubai Falcon Hospital emphasizes clinical training in falcon medicine and surgery.  The clinical work is approximately distributed as follows:  75% raptors, 10% other avian (owls, bustards, stone curlew, pigeons, waterfowl, pheasants) and 15% mammals (oryx, gazelle, cheetah, sand foxes, hares, miscellaneous exotic wildlife, dogs, cats).   One externship of one month and three externships of two months duration are available from September to April every year according to the following schedule:

• 1^st September - October 1^st 2009
• October 1^st- December 1^st 2009
• December 1^st – February 1^st2010
• February 1^st – April 1^st 2010

The intern will work under the supervision of vets at the hospital and will be responsible for (1) participating in the daily activities of the medical service of the hospital to in-patients and out-patients; (2) inputting and analysis of clinical data into the hospital computer system; (3) assisting senior technicians in providing emergency weekend and night-time care for any hospitalised animals; (4) presenting one 30 minute seminar on either the medicine or surgery of an exotic patient.

In general a typical day starts between 7.30-8.00 AM.  Out-patient visit time is from 8 AM -2 PM and if there are no emergency cases the intern will be free after 2.30 PM.  The intern will learn how to deal with falcon clinical cases, how to collect diagnostic samples.  The hospital has an in-house laboratory and it will be possible to learn the basics of avian haematology, biochemistry and microbiology.  During their time at the hospital interns will have the opportunity to conduct avian endoscopy and biopsy techniques. 

There will also be opportunities to participate in clinical research and publication in peer-review scientific journals or other veterinary periodicals would be encouraged.  Past projects have included the following topics: urine analysis in falcons, assessment of aspergillus antigen ELISA test in falcons and an assessment of the stress test in falcons, foot and mouth vaccine trials in oryx, H5 influenza vaccination trials in zoo species, blood gas values in oryx and falcons, nutritional assessment of flamingos, electrophoresis of falcons and serology surveys of raptors and wildlife for brucellosis, avian influenza and encephalomyocarditis virus.  The majority of projects have been accepted for publication in peer-reviewed literature.  A list of projects that have been written up are listed at the end of this document (interns name in bold):

The intern will be provided with on-site accommodation and food.  A stay in our student quarters is free of charge.  Smoking in the student accommodation is prohibited.  Travel arrangements and health insurance are the responsibility of the interns.   Dubai is an exciting, friendly and cosmopolitan city to be based in for two months and all of our interns have enjoyed their time professionally and socially at the hospital.

The requirements for an internship in our hospital are the following:  

• Fluent English.
• Background knowledge of the United Arab Emirates and its social structure.
• Independence
• Adjustment to various cultures (esp. with regard to clothing)  

A passport with a minimum validity of 6 months and NO Israeli stamp is required for entry.

You can find a more detailed overview by visiting our homepage at http://www.dfh.all.ae/

For further information contact:

Mr Humaid Obaid al Muhairi

Dubai Falcon Hospital

PO Box 23919

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

00971 4 3377576 (Tel)

00971 4 3379223 (Fax)

http://www.dfh.all.ae/

Send e-mails to:

e-mail antonio.disomma@dfh.ae

e-mail tom.bailey@dfh.ae

Research Assistant in Molecular Mycology – Imperial College, London

Please see attached pdf. file for details.

Resident in Avian Medicine and Surgery – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Utrecht University is the only one of its kind in the Netherlands and ranks internationally amongst the highest in education, scientific research and clinical care. The Faculty has about 1000 employees and about 1500 students www.uu.nl/NL/faculteiten/diergeneeskunde.

The Division of Zoological Medicine of the Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals from this faculty is actively involved in the establishment of the European College of Zoological Medicine. In line with these developments this division is planning to employ veterinarians within three specializations: avian medicine, herpetological medicine and small mammal medicine. The Division of Zoological Medicine currently has a position available for a Resident in Avian Medicine and Surgery (m/f) starting as of June 1st 2009.

Job responsibility
Candidates for this position will be involved in patient care, teaching and research of the Division of Zoological Medicine of the Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals in an increasing independent manner.

Candidates for this position must have completed a 1-year rotating internship or must have had 2 years experience in a well established companion animal practice under the supervision of a specialist.

Candidates must be able to speak and write Dutch fluently, or able to learn this within 3 months of employment.

We offer a full-time position equivalent for 3 years.

The salary is ? 2379,- gross per month in the first year and increasing to ? 2744,- in the third year (scale 10 Collaborative Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities).

In addition, Utrecht University offers outstanding secondary benefits in general, including e.g. a pension scheme and flexible employment conditions. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 6.4% per year.

Information
Further information: Mr. N.J. Schoemaker, DVM, PhD, Dip ECAMS, Dipl. ABVP-avian, Interim Chief of Service of the Division of Zoological Medicine. N.J.Schoemaker@uu.nl. Please do not send your application to this e-mail address.

Applications
Please send your letter of intent and curriculum vitae before May 1, 2009 with vacancy number 129008 by e-mail to vacatures1@vet.uu.nl or by regular mail to the Personnel Department of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine mr. C.F. Duinker, Yalelaan 1, 3508 CL Utrecht, the Netherlands.