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New Frontier Animal Medical Center

NY · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

We are a strictly ambulatory practice--predominantly equine, with some small ruminant/camelid clients. We are paperless, and have digital radiology, ultrasound, gastroscopy, endoscopy and shockwave ...

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VCA Seaside Animal Hospital

NY · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

We are a strictly ambulatory practice--predominantly equine, with some small ruminant/camelid clients. We are paperless, and have digital radiology, ultrasound, gastroscopy, endoscopy and shockwave ...

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Externship - Professional Services Veterinarian

Urus

Sioux Center, IA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Trans Ova Genetics is proud to offer an externship program for fourth year veterinarian students from AVMA accredited schools. Students work alongside the veterinary staff learning about the many tools Trans Ova Genetics has available in its advanced reproductive toolbox and general herd health care.

Duration: Students will spend 2 weeks with Trans Ova's veterinary teams. We offer externships year-round except during the summer.

On Site Training: Through Trans Ova Genetics University, we provide on-site training to equip our veterinarians with all the skills of our toolbox in order to be successful.

Network Opportunities: Not only do students learn valuable skills for their future career, but they also meet the best in the industry and collaborate alongside them.

Our Team: Trans Ova's skilled team members come from all over the world to bring you years of experience that provide you with industry-leading technology and standards you can count on.

Additional details: Currently, externs are hosted at our corporate headquarters in Sioux Center, IA. We are not able to assist with travel expenses, but on-site housing is available.

Thank you for your interest in an externship with Trans Ova Genetics. Please attach the required documents to your completed application:

  • Your resume highlighting your experience in bovine or small ruminant reproduction
  • A cover letter expressing your current career plans as it relates to advanced reproductive technologies (embryo transfer, in vivo flushing, or IVF), and how an externship at Trans Ova Genetics is essential to reaching those goals
  • The dates you are interested in scheduling your externship, including the year. Trans Ova Genetics does not accept externs between May 1 and July 31.
  • At least one letter of recommendation from a bovine or small ruminant animal, or theriogenology faculty member from your institution, or embryo transfer practitioner

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