September 2023 - Davis_members

DTF-LCPG # 221 Question Sheet
by claudio barros Sept. 15, 2023

Sept. 15, 2023

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DTF-LCPG # 220 Answer Sheet
by claudio barros Sept. 15, 2023

Sept. 15, 2023

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Great training opportunity at UCDavis
by Francisco A. Uzal Sept. 14, 2023

Sept. 14, 2023

Residency/Fellow Training in Diagnostic Anatomic Pathology California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System University of California, Davis The California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis is offering a two-year residency training program in anatomic veterinary pathology. The position is also open to applicants who have completed a residency but wish additional training and/or experience (i.e. fellow). The program is designed to provide specialty training for those interested in gaining experience or advanced training in diagnostic veterinary pathology mostly on production animals, as well as herd health and public safety. The training involves extensive diagnostic casework on food animals, equine, poultry, exotic avian species, and a variety of zoo and wildlife species. Residents/fellows will gain practical and diverse experience through the various laboratory disciplines (e.g. bacteriology, immunology, toxicology) while working up the cases. Casework is supplemented by weekly case and biopsy conferences, gross rounds and seminars. Annual presentation of one or more case reports at a national diagnostic/pathology meeting (AAVLD or ACVP) is encouraged. Successful outcome of the training program includes board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP). The current salary for the first year of the residency program is $50,183. Continuation in the 2nd year of the program is contingent upon mutual satisfaction on the part of both the resident/fellow and the CAHFS. Qualifications and requirements for admissions include: DVM or equivalent degree, at least one-year of pathology experience and effective communication skills both orally and in writing. Applicants must submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a letter of intent, (3) transcripts from veterinary school(s), and (4) three letters of recommendation to: CAHFS Personnel Office, cahfs-dpersonnel(a)ou.ad3.ucdavis.edu , (530) 752-4397. Program inquiries can be directed to Dr. Asli Mete at amete(a)ucdavis.edu. Deadline for materials is October 31, 2023. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. RESIDENCY/FELLOW TRAINING PROGRAM BEGINS AUGUST 1, 2024

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PhD program in Barcelona
by Francisco A. Uzal Sept. 10, 2023

Sept. 10, 2023

Dear colleagues See attached and interesting opportunity for PhD program in Barcelona. Kind regards Paco Uzal Francisco Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Chief Executive Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation Ph: 951 751 0027 E-mail: fauzal(a)ucdavis.edu<mailto:fauzal@ucdavis.edu> www.davisthompsonfoundation.org<https://www.davisthompsonfoundation.org/> [https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1oticUQZYjDPU-1vMA4wHKvLb2SScHV-J]

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Veterinary Medical Officer Opening - College Park MD
by Bruce Williams Sept. 5, 2023

Sept. 5, 2023

CFSAN/OFAS, Veterinary Medical Officer, GS-0701-14 This position is in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Office of Food Additive Safety (OFAS) , Division of Science and Technology, Regulatory Review Branch in beautiful College Park, Maryland. Opening Period: 08/31/2023– 09/15/2023 This job may close sooner than the closing date if 100 applications are received. To read about and apply to this exciting opportunity, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/746130300 -- Bruce Williams Chief Financial Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation 301 467-4024 bruce.williams(a)davisthompsonfoundation.org www.davisthompsonfoundation.org

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Opening for Veterinary Pathologist, Australian Centre For Disease Preparedness
by Bruce Williams Sept. 3, 2023

Sept. 3, 2023

Date: 31 Aug 2023 Location: Geelong, VIC, AU Company: CSIRO Acknowledgement of Country CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation <https://www.csiro.au/en/about/Indigenous-engagement/Reconciliation-Action-P…> Child Safety CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy <https://www.csiro.au/en/about/policies/child-safe-policy>. The Opportunity • Apply your expertise in anatomic pathology to cutting-edge research focussed on emergency animal disease research and investigations into novel emerging pathogens. • Contribute to Australia’s biosecurity by participating in the maintenance and development of surveillance and exclusion testing programs. • Develop your own research portfolio. • Engage stakeholders in the broader veterinary community and mentor early career pathologists and researchers. At CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and well-being of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. In this role as a ,Veterinary Pathologist at CSIRO’s Australian Centre For Disease Preparedness <https://www.csiro.au/en/about/facilities-collections/acdp> (ACDP) you’ll be applying your expertise in anatomic pathology to facilitate the diagnostic and research activities coordinated by the facility as well as engaging a host of stakeholders in the broader veterinary community. You’ll be overseeing the delivery of focused surveillance and exclusion testing programs and providing expert input into novel disease investigations. You’ll also work in collaboration with a diverse range of user groups including facility veterinarians, welfare officers, virologists, immunologists and cell biologists to manifest world-class research outcomes. This role will require you to work with dangerous pathogens, at times at high levels of biocontainment (BSL3 and BSL4). As part of the Pathology and Pathogen Biology Team, you will work closely with advanced light and electron microscopists to support a host of diagnostic and research endeavours. You will also play a key role in the development and optimization of visualization assays for novel pathogens such as immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridisation. Veterinary Pathologists at ACDP are encouraged to develop their own research portfolio and encouraged to sit on various internal and external committees including national advisory boards. You will also be expected to contribute to the training and mentoring of early-career veterinary pathologists and scientists from broad-ranging fields. Your duties will include: - Provision of a prompt and accurate service in veterinary anatomic (and if appropriate clinical) pathology in support of ACDP’s diagnostic and research program. This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of a necropsy and histopathology interpretation service to the facility. - Collaborate with and provide ongoing technical feedback to ACDP’s Histology Laboratory to ensure the maintenance of optimum quality output across a host of methodologies including histochemistry, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization. - Provision of plans for as well as the oversight of necropsy procedures and tissue collections for research projects, including projects conducted at BSL3 and BSL4. - Utilizing your expertise to interpret gross, microscopic, ultrastructural, and clinical pathology findings in research projects. - Collaborating with teams across ACDP to aid in the detection and control of transboundary animal diseases and other zoonotic and emergency diseases in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region by the provision of pathology expertise and training. - Identifying, engaging, and communicating with key stakeholders in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and other relevant federal, state and non-governmental organisations to increase ACDP’s profile and influence. - Represent the ACDP Pathology and Pathogen Biology Team at internal meetings and take on other leadership roles when required. - Operation under and support the maintenance of quality assurance systems, including ISO17025 and good laboratory practice (GLP) and engaging with external proficiency testing as necessary. - Producing scientific papers and reports suitable for publication in quality journals, for presentation at national and international conferences, and for communication with customers. Location: Geelong, Victoria Salary: AU$121k - AU$142k plus up to 15.4% superannuation Tenure: Indefinite / Fulltime Reference: 93881 To be considered you will need: - A veterinary degree registrable by State Veterinary Boards in Australia. - At least one post-graduate qualification in veterinary anatomic pathology including Membership/Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists; Diplomate of the American or European College of Veterinary Pathology; PhD in a relevant field; and/or an equivalent qualification not listed. - Post-graduate experience in veterinary anatomic pathology, including histopathology and gross pathology. - Demonstrated experience, including a significant publication record, of at least 3 years in experimental science and in the management of research projects. - Demonstrated ability to write scientific reports, publish in scientific journals and conference abstracts, to deliver verbal presentations to scientific and community audiences. - Demonstrated ability to build positive and lasting relationships with stakeholders and customers. *Desirable:* - A PhD in a relevant field of animal health or biomedical science. - Experience working under GLP conditions. - Expertise in ultrastructural and/or clinical pathology. For full details about this role and a few desirable selection criterion view the *Position Description* <https://pd.csiro.au/2023/ACDP/93881_PD_VeterinaryPathologist2023_RP_210823_…> . Eligibility Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the employment contract. Visa sponsorship will be provided for the suitable overseas candidate. The successful candidate will be required to obtain a National Health Security Check as required under the Security Sensitive Biological Agents Regulatory Scheme (SSBA). The ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Australian Government Security Clearance may be requested at the discretion of your appointed line manager. Flexible Working Arrangements We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Diversity and Inclusion We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. About CSIRO At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people. CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs, whether we are undertaking research, engaging with the public or nurturing future scientists in person or online. Source – CSIRO Child Safe policy 2023 <https://www.csiro.au/en/about/policies/child-safe-policy> Join us and start creating tomorrow today! How to Apply Please apply on-line and your application should include: 1. A cover letter outlining your experience relative to this position as well as your motivation for applying for the position with a detailed response to each of the selection criteria provided in the position description. 2. A curriculum vitae. *We strongly encourage you to apply early, as we will be reviewing applications as they are received. CSIRO reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.* Applications Close 29 October 2023, 11:00pm AEST. Apply at: https://jobs.csiro.au/job/Geelong%2C-VIC-Veterinary-Pathologist/943532410/?… For more info, contact Dr. Richard Ploeg at richard.ploeg(a)csiro.au -- Bruce Williams Chief Financial Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation 301 467-4024 bruce.williams(a)davisthompsonfoundation.org www.davisthompsonfoundation.org

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Veteirnary Pathologist, Florida Dept. of Agriculture, Kissimmee FL
by Bruce Williams Sept. 3, 2023

Sept. 3, 2023

Requisition No: 810823 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: VETERINARY PATHOLOGIST - 42001045 1 Position Number: 42001045 Salary: $47,828.61 - $140,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 09/21/2023 VETERINARY PATHOLOGIST - SES FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY ****OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY**** *CONTACT: * Dr. Gizela Maldonado, (321) 697-1408 *MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:* A doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or Eligibility for licensure as a Veterinarian by the State of Florida in accordance with Florida Statute 474, and Board certified in Pathology. A doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or Eligibility for licensure as a Veterinarian by the State of Florida in accordance with Florida Statute 474. Residency training in anatomic pathology and two (2) years of professional experience in similar area may substitute for non-board pathologists. Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license. ***ATTENTION CANDIDATES*** To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: - All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile). - Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. - Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. *ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:* Incumbent must pass a pulmonary function test with medical evaluation, must undergo and pass regular respirator fit-testing, and must wear a respirator when required. Will be subject to the requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator. Occasional travel required. *NOTES:* Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. *JOB DUTIES:* Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner. Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures. Manages and provides diagnostic and consultative services to veterinary practitioners, animal owners and producers, and regulatory officials. As a veterinary pathologist performs gross and microscopic examination of animal tissues, and prepares thorough, comprehensive reports of such findings. Assures that data generated from test results are conveyed accurately. Provides rapid notification of reportable disease results to Pathology Section Head, Laboratory Director and the State Veterinarian. Develops a working knowledge of routine laboratory assays and obtains proficiency for testing in assigned area. Maintains working knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and utilizes this tool for case coordination and reporting. Assists with overall technical, managerial, and fiscal operations of the laboratory. Keeps the Pathology Department Head and Laboratory Director informed of all issues of administrative, logistical, diagnostic, and regulatory concern. Routinely reviews scientific periodicals and literature for information pertinent to the laboratory, including new techniques that could, if adopted, improve the diagnostic services of the bureau. Undertakes gross anatomical pathology duties on a rotational basis and participates in the case load of animal tissue slides submitted for microscopic examination. Consults with in-house pathologists, professional laboratory staff, as well as the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) and university pathologists, to enhance diagnostic skills. Monitors inventory for supplies, equipment, and materials for supervised areas of operation. Ensures adequate supply of time sensitive materials and monitors expiration dates. Ensures that procurement orders are initiated in a timely manner to maintain adequate stock to prevent depletion. Ensures equipment and facilities are maintained in an orderly fashion and operated according to proper procedures. Provides a variety of assigned written reports utilizing a personal computer. Maintains data and statistics for assigned areas in a contemporaneous fashion to ensure data is readily available when leadership requests are received. As a Veterinarian Pathologist this position serves as Head of the Necropsy Section: a) Oversees the daily operations of the necropsy section. Prepares a weekly and monthly schedule of necropsy services for the gross examination of carcasses, appropriate collection and distribution of samples for analysis to different sections of the laboratory, as well as to third party laboratories. b) Provides mentorship, coaching, training and guidance to direct reports. c) Maintains direct communication with the facilities manager to assure the proper maintenance of the crematorium, and of the necropsy suite. d) Responsible for the upkeep of the necropsy equipment, and the cleanliness and disinfection of the necropsy suite. Assures appropriate stock of supplies to preclude disruption of operations of the necropsy room. Prepares worksheets requesting supplies as needed. In coordination with the Pathology Department’s Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator and Bureau QA Manager, develops quality assurance procedures and ensures that appropriate quality control methods, and biosafety standards are enforced and maintained. Monitors and resolves sample quality issues and performs testing troubleshooting and problem solving. Composes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), forms, uploads and update necropsy quality control records in Qpulse. The incumbent is required to participate in emergency planning and response exercises and/or preparedness for surge outbreaks of classic or foreign animal diseases. Performs other duties as assigned. *KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES:* - Ability to have Veterinary Pathology residency. - Ability to be ACVP Board certification preferred. - Knowledge of veterinary pathology. - Knowledge of animal diseases. - Knowledge of animal husbandry practices of different species. - Ability to identify gross and microscopic lesions in animal tissues. - Ability to write reports and interpretive summary of such findings. - Ability to Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. *The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida* Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: - Annual and Sick Leave benefits; - Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year; - State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options; - Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;) - Flexible Spending Accounts; - Tuition waivers; - And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. *SPECIAL NOTES:* The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Nearest Major Market: Orlando To apply, visit: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/KISSIMMEE-VETERINARY-PATHOLOGIST-42001045-1-… -- Bruce Williams Chief Financial Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation 301 467-4024 bruce.williams(a)davisthompsonfoundation.org www.davisthompsonfoundation.org

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Davis-Thompson Foundation Newsletter September 2023
by Francisco A. Uzal Sept. 2, 2023

Sept. 2, 2023

Dear colleagues Welcome to the September issue of the Davis-Thompson Foundation Newsletter. As always, this is the result of the great job done by our brilliant managing editors Drs. Jeann Leal and Javier Asin. with the collaboration of many volunteers. It is with a heavy heart that I start this message announcing the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Dr Valentín Pérez, a Professor of Veterinary Pathology at the University of León, Spain. Valentín passed away prematurely at the age of 58 on August 7th. Valentín was a wonderful colleague, a great teacher and researcher, and a frequent and generous presenter for the Foundation. With his death, the entire veterinary pathology community loses one of its finest members. Please see the Obituary presented by the Spanish Society of Anatomic Veterinary Pathology in the following pages. As always, this edition has announcements on abundant opportunities in person and virtual all over the world, in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Find out about them in these pages and/or in our website: https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/events- . Several excellent reviews of our most recent seminars are also available. Great news for our Portuguese-speaking colleagues: this month we will be uploading to our website a free Portuguese translation of Chris Gardiner's Atlas of metazoan parasites in animal tissues, generously translated by Dr Igor Santos (thank you Igor!!). Last but not least, please have a look at the "Volunteer corner" a new volunteer appreciation section prepared by Dr Rafaela de Negri (thank you Rafa!). We expect this to be a permanent feature in our Newsletter as a way to acknowledge the terrific job done by all our volunteers all over the world. Looking forward to see you in one of our upcoming training activities. With my warmest regards Francisco Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Chief Executive Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation Ph: 951 751 0027 E-mail: fauzal(a)ucdavis.edu<mailto:fauzal@ucdavis.edu> www.davisthompsonfoundation.org<https://www.davisthompsonfoundation.org/> [https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1oticUQZYjDPU-1vMA4wHKvLb2SScHV-J]

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DTF-LCPG # 220 Question Sheet
by claudio barros Sept. 1, 2023

Sept. 1, 2023

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DTF-LCPG # 219 Answer Sheet
by claudio barros Sept. 1, 2023

Sept. 1, 2023

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