Archive for March, 2021

Pathology Fellow – San Diego Zoo Conservation Science

Pathology Fellow – San Diego Zoo Conservation Science

The available position is a 1-year, full-time fellowship open to veterinary anatomic pathologists interested in gaining diagnostic experience in non-domestic species, as well as to researchers seeking post-doctoral opportunities in conservation science.

March 3, 2021 Job Postings
Virtual 36th Annual Wildlife & Exotic Animal Symposium hosted by the students of WAAM & AEMC at UC Davis

Virtual 36th Annual Wildlife & Exotic Animal Symposium hosted by the students of WAAM & AEMC at UC Davis

Join us for the 36th Annual UC Davis Wildlife & Exotic Animal Symposium from March 6-7, 2021 8-5 PST daily! This year is geared toward students so come one come all with any burning questions for experts in our unique field. You will not want to miss our incredible line up of speakers!

Post Doc in Data Science- Cornell Wildlife Health Lab

Post Doc in Data Science- Cornell Wildlife Health Lab

This postdoctoral position will work on the Surveillance Optimization Project for Chronic Wasting Disease (SOP4CWD).

March 3, 2021 Job Postings

Veterinary Medicine Internship- Caldwell Zoo (Open to Undergrads)

The Caldwell Zoo (Tyler, TX) Veterinary Department is seeking a highly motivated, hard-working, professional minded student or recent college graduate interested in gaining on-the-job experience in wildlife/zoo medicine.

March 3, 2021 Internships, Student Opportunities
Salmonella outbreak spreads among songbirds in West

Salmonella outbreak spreads among songbirds in West

Several state wildlife agencies in the the west are urging the public to rigorously clean or temporarily remove backyard bird feeders due to recent spreading of salmonella among the birds.

March 2, 2021 News
USGS Wildlife Health Bulletin: Winter 2020 Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Viruses Circulating Globally in Wild Birds

USGS Wildlife Health Bulletin: Winter 2020 Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Viruses Circulating Globally in Wild Birds

The global level of HPAI virus detections in wild birds as we begin winter 2020/2021 is similar to the winter of 2014/2015, when HPAI was detected in North American wild birds and heavily impacted domestic fowl.

March 2, 2021 News

Post Doc in Disease Ecology/Wildlife-Livestock Interface- Michigan State University

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a framework for understanding and managing spillover at the wildlife-livestock interface that will be applied in practice. The candidate will gain experience in working on a collaborative team with managers and researchers while expanding their skills in quantitative ecology and the scope of their professional networks.

March 2, 2021 Job Postings
Black-footed ferret COVID-19 vaccination program showing promising results so far

Black-footed ferret COVID-19 vaccination program showing promising results so far

Two-thirds of captive-bred black-footed ferrets have been vaccinated for the novel coronavirus.

March 2, 2021 News
Wildlife Disease Association/European Wildlife Disease Association Joint Virtual Conference 2021

Wildlife Disease Association/European Wildlife Disease Association Joint Virtual Conference 2021

The Virtual 69th WDA – 14th EWDA Joint Conference will be held Aug 31- Sept 2, 2021 and organized around the topic “Managing Wildlife Diseases for Sustainable Ecosystems.”