Fish vet job..
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From: “Dr. David Scarfe” ;
Date: 25 October 2012 2:47:14 AWST
Subject: AquaVetMed: Aquatic Veterinarian Position – Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture (Canada)
October 24, 2012
Permanent Position – Veterinarian 1-2, Aquaculture, Shelburne. Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture
Aquaculture Division, Quote Competition #REL-0474CD-CB
Closing Date: November 20, 2012
Salary Range: $56,044.82 – $83,638.10/annually (eligibility of a market adjustment of 15% may be applicable.)
Duties:
· Reporting to the Provincial Fish Health Veterinarian, Aquaculture Division, the incumbent provides a full spectrum fish health extension service, including the provision of rapid and competent disease diagnosis for the aquaculture industry and to the fish culture section of the Office.
· Laboratory and other findings are reported to the producer where required, recommendations are made for treatment and/or control. The incumbent will routinely serve as the practitioner and will be responsible for the clinical care for the stocks in question. Will represent the province and provide services to fulfill mandates of the Office legislation and policy.
· Conduct field investigations into fish health problems on private farms within the aquaculture industry and on the Office’s fish culture facilities, including the collection and field preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis.
· Conduct post mortems, examine specimens and run tests to diagnose fish diseases. Conduct investigative research of fish disease problems and their treatment.
· Provide written reports or findings and consult with Aquaculturists, Fish Health Officials and practising Veterinarians, both in person and by telephone. Prepare and deliver presentation to Aquaculturists, Government Officials, students and the public on fish health matters.
· Administrative and supervisory duties that include ordering laboratory supplies, verifying and signing reports and provide supervision and direction to fish health staff.
· Represent the Province on fish health matters to Provincial counterparts and Federal Regulatory bodies; provide direction regarding divisional fish health policy.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and meet the qualifications for license to practice with the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association. The candidate must have excellent skills in communicating with clients, colleagues and other government officials. Background and training in aquatic animal health is an asset. The candidate must be capable of extensive travel, work in remote areas, on the water around fish farms and boats, working extended hours and be available for on-call duty. A driver’s license is required, as well as computer literacy.
Applications from all qualified candidates are welcomed and encouraged. An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.
For more information and to apply online, go to http://tinyurl.com/8eo8v8o.
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