Dear Colleagues,
My name is Vladimir Vidak,and I am searching for a position in the
field of veterinary medicine. Presently, I am working at Mellon
Institute, Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, as a Research
Assistant. I am foreign graduate,D.V.M from Croatia, (graduated
1989,Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Republic of
Croatia).
Because of that, I am foreign graduate, and I do not have the
license to practice veterinary medicine in the USA., I am trying to find
position where
license is not requirement for acceptance of job as a veterinarian. I do
have the employment authorization from INS. My long-term plans are, to
take Board exam for license to practice veterinary medicine, and learn
more about my field. Please contact me if you know of any positions that
are open. Thank you for your help in advance. Any suggestions can be
e-mailed to me at:
vv10+ at andrew.cmu.edu,
Or call me in person at the number listed below.
Phone:(412) 343-5508
Thank you very much,
Vladimir Vidak
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Vladimir Vidak
234 Lavina Aven
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15216
Date of Birth: 11/27/59
Fax: 412-268-7129 Home: 412-343-5508
Education / Occupation
Degree: Graduate Veterinarian, D.V.M.
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
41000 Zagreb, Heinzelova 55, Republic of Croatia
Fax: 38/41/214-697, Phone: 38/41/290-111.
Studies lasting 10 semesters completed on Jan. 6, 1989.
Major Courses: Anatomy I, Histology, Embryology, General Biology,
Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry,
Physics and Biophysics, English language l,
Anatomy II, Histology II, Physiology of Domestic
Animals, Nutrition of Domestic Animals, Applied
Biology in Domestic Animal Breeding, General
Microbiology, Bacteriology, English language II,
Anatomy III, Pathological Anatomy, Pathological
Physiology, Special Microbiology, Virology,
Immunology, Pharmacology and Toxicology,
Parasitology and Invasive Diseases, Internal
Diseases of Domestic Animals, Obstetrics, Sterility
and Artificial Insemination, Infectious Diseases of
Domestic Animals, Pathology of Poultry in Breeding
and Production, Surgery, Orthopedics and
Oncology, Hygiene and Technology of Victuals of
Animal Origin, Biology and Pathology of Fish and
Bees, Radiobiology, Radiology, Physical Therapy,
Zoohygiene, Economics and Organization in Animal
Production and Veterinary Medicine.
Occupation: Veterinarian
Current employer: Carnegie Mellon University, (Jan. 1990 - to present),
Department of Biological Sciences, Mellon Institute,
MI 600, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15213
Work experience
December,1987 Army Veterinarian Service - Assistant Veterinarian.
December,1988 Treated and rehabilitated Illness and injuries of dog
horse, including surgical procedures, physical
examinations, diagnosis, therapeutics, sample collection,
first aid, anesthesia, medical treatment and vaccination .
Stress on clinical medicine, parasitic diseases, surgery
including appropriate therapeutic, in addition to
preventive medicine.
Conducted day-to-day activities of the necropsy and
Surgical- pathological services. Working conditions , from
very good, to very harsh on the field.
January,1990 Carnegie Mellon University, Mellon Institute, Department of
-to present Biological Sciences, MI 600, Pittsburgh, PA
.Responsible
for a variety of technical support duties in a basic
research
laboratory dedicated to the study of Cancer.
Maintaining large
population of laboratory animals, necessary for the medical
research.
Skills / Affiliations
Culture/Arts: Philosophical and Theological studies (1980 - 1983)
Theological Philosophical Institute, Faculty of Theology,
University of Zagreb, Republic of Croatia.
Computer: Data reduction, development of databases, and Word
Processing with the IBM PS II and Macintosh II CX.
Languages: English, German, Croatian
Affiliations: Alma Matris Croaticae Alumni- Association of Alumni
and Friends of Croatian Universities .
AMAC Mideast Chapter, USA.
References: Available upon request.