Position Summary

This position will conduct comprehensive pathological examinations on animal tissues submitted to the VDL; Consult with other VDL pathologists and faculty, practicing veterinarians, animal owners, and when appropriate animal disease regulatory officials. The position duties are to interpret and diagnose incoming biopsy cases, follow up on active cases, dictate and review case results, consult with referring vets and/or animal owners and interpret ancil. results.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Veterinary Medicine

Minimum Requirements

This position requires a DVM or equivalent degree and will have certification by ACVP, or possess a DVM and PHD with demonstrated satisfactory progress toward ACVP cert. and a Residency in diagnostic pathology with at least three year's work experience as pathologist.

Required Application Materials

Resume/CV

Work Hours

Work hours are Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 5:30pm and may include weekends and holidays on a rotational basis and are set in consultation with the supervisor.

Review of Applications Begins On

02/10/2025

Summary of Health Risks

exposure to unfixed animal tissue

Website

https://cvm.msu.edu/vdl

Department Statement

The VDL is a premier veterinary diagnostic laboratory for companion animals and horses as well as for livestock, laboratory, zoo, and wildlife species. The VDL performs more than one million tests per year on samples submitted from across the state of Michigan, the United States, and more than 25 countries. It has outstanding veterinary medical professionals and facilities and is world-renowned for expertise in endocrinology and cancer diagnostics.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.