A vet assistant position is available at Spring Grove Animal Hospital on Transit Road in East Amherst. The position is part time, afternoons/early evenings (approx 3-6 pm) and on Saturday mornings (9am-12). No prior animal related experience is necessary, as they will train, but it is a considered a plus. Person must have own transportation. Duties: hold animals for doctor during office exams, minor procedures (blood draws, nail trims, etc.); general cleaning (cages, floors, exam room counters, etc.); working with clients - taking phone calls when needed, checking clients in/out. Please send resume (or drop off) to: Spring Grove Animal Hospital 6241 Transit Road, East Amherst NY 14051. Can also fax resume to 568-2007, to the attention of Susan Aronica or email to: aronicas@canisius.edu.
What does it take to become a veterinarian? Consider participating in the Adventures in Veterinary Medicine (AVM) Program at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. One week sessions are offered in June for college students. Admission is competitive. Day programs only are available; you can inquire about local housing options. AVM will give you a realistic look at what attending veterinary school is like. They will show you the many roles a veterinarian can have. You’ll have lectures from clinical faculty, engage in hands-on activities with animals, participate in labs and attend clincial rotations shadowing 4th year students.
To apply online or get more information click on the link. You can also email AVM@tufts.edu or call 508-839-7962.
Please consider attending an exciting panel discussion on how zoos inspire careers in conservation on Friday, November 9 at 7:00pm in the Screening Room of the UB Center for the Arts on the North Campus. The panel will include:
- Dr. David Wilcove, conservation biologist and professor at Princeton University
- Kevin Murphy, animal curator and herpetologist at the Buffalo Zoo
- Dr. Donna Fernandes, President and CEO, the Buffalo Zoo
Please click on the link for more information about UB’s mini-vet school. The program begins October 4, 2007.
Program topics and registration links are included on this site.
Green Acres Animal Hospital on Niagara Falls Blvd (close to North & South Campus) is looking for veterinary technicians, kennel associates and receptionists. Full and part time positions available for mature and reliable individuals. Competitive wages. Flexible hours to include some evenings and weekends. Please submit resume to:
Green Acres Animal Hospital
2060 Niagara Falls Blvd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Effective fall 2007, Prehealth Drop-In Hours will NO LONGER be offered. The decision was made after considering the feasibility of providing accurate and thoughtful advising pertaining to 6 professional health schools within 15 minute time slots. Drop-In hours have been replaced with additional appointment times available to all UB prehealth students. For an appointment, please consult “Scheduling Prehealth Appointments” and then call 716-645-6013.
We would encourage freshmen and sophomore students especially to consider coming to the workshop titled “So You Want to Be a Doctor…” PRIOR to setting an appointment. For the listing of fall 2007 workshops, please go to the main page of the Prehealth website and link on the “Workshops” tab. “So You want to be a Doctor” would also be appropriate for any one just beginning to think about choosing a professional health career in medicine, dentistry, chiopractic, optometry, podiatry and veterinary.
We are able to convey much more information in a workshop forum during an hour as opposed to a 1/2 hour appointment where you also may wish to discuss your schedule, courses, clinical exposure, etc.
Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) Welcomes Applicants and Advisors to VMCAS 2008!
The VMCAS Web Application for 2008 matriculation is now available. Applicants can now create an account to receive their VMCAS ID. They can also begin to register their evaluators. Once an evaluator is registered, the evaluator will automatically receive an email with details on how to access the eLOR system.
The application deadline this year is midnight eastern time on Monday October 1st, 2007.
The VMCAS website contains complete details about the application process to colleges of veterinary medicine:
· Application instructions
· Application Tips
· Sample application
· Details on each member college, including prerequisites
· College Comparison Chart
· Instructions for the easy-to-use online letters of evaluation system (e-LOR)
Royal Veterinary College Joins VMCAS
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges is pleased to announce that The Royal Veterinary College University of London has become a member of AAVMC and VMCAS! This brings the VMCAS membership total to 31 institutions.
Reminder
Please be sure to direct any questions or concerns you receive regarding the application process to the VMCAS toll-free Student and Advisor Hotline at 1 877 862 2740 or to vmcas@aavmc.org. Hours of operation are from 9 AM – 5 PM eastern time, Monday – Friday with extended hours as we get closer to the October 1st deadline.
Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) Welcomes Applicants to VMCAS 2008!
2008 UPDATED VMCAS and SCHOOL information is now available.
Admission information on college prerequisites, college descriptor pages, and web application tips can be found by navigating through the Applying to Veterinary School link. College requirements vary amongst the colleges. VMCAS encourages applicants to check the school’s website for specific admission requirements and procedures. Applicants should confirm with the college(s) when their updated information will be available. As VMCAS prepares for the 2008 Application Season, we want to take a moment to provide you with some key dates.
The 2008 Application will launch Tuesday, June 5th. The application deadline, this year, is Monday, October 1st, 2007, at midnight ET. Applicants should start speaking to potential evaluators and confirm whether or not they will write an evaluation on their behalf.
Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the Electronic Letters of Recommendations (eLOR) process. This three year old secure system continues to grow in usage. Applicants find it easy to use. They also like the fact that they can track the progress of their evaluations online. Evaluators also like it because they can easily track their evaluations and it eliminates having to mail evaluations. Schools like the eLOR system because they now receive their materials much faster than in previous years.
In closing, please remember that our Student & Advisor Hotline is available to answer your questions, Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET. Please either contact us by our toll free number, 1-877-862-2740 or by email, vmcas@aavmc.org. Thank you and we look forward to working with you this coming season.
Best Regards,
VMCAS
Community Volunteer Opportunity!
Therapeutic Riding Assistant
Must :
Have some experience with, and feel comfortable around horses.
Be able to attend at least one training session:
Friday, April 27, or June 22, 2007 6:30 PM.
Be available on Monday afternoons, 3-7 PM. April 30—Aug. 27 AND Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29
For further information please call:
877-9295
950 Amherst St.
Buffalo NY
Please see details below for the Buffalo OPEN HOUSE for St. George’s School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine.
TUESDAY, APRIL 17 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, Two Fountain Plaza Buffalo, NY 14202
Reservations are required for US and Canadian Open Houses. RSVP 1(800) 899-6337, ext 280
