Clinical Pathologist

Zoetis; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis's VPG unit is seeking a Board Certified Clinical Pathologist to join our pathology team and deliver high-quality diagnostic reporting while engaging in client education and service development. You will interpret a wide range of submissions, provide Point of Care support, and collaborate across the Pathologist group and VPG.

The role emphasizes CPD, maintaining professional standards, and supporting client-facing services within a global animal health organization.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Clinical Pathologist with diagnostical expertise across cytology, haematology, biochemistry, serology and microbiology.
• Strong commitment to diagnostic quality, customer service and professional standards.
• Experience in a diagnostic laboratory setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert interpretation and reporting across a broad range of laboratory submissions.
• Deliver Point of Care diagnostic support when needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Pathology group and VPG.
• Interact with laboratory teams and support day-to-day diagnostic operations.
• Respond to client and lab inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Develop understanding of VPG's client-facing portal, LIMS, and turnaround times.
• Contribute to client education, business development and research.
• Attend Pathologist and laboratory meetings and uphold company values.

Skills

Diagnostic quality

Customer service

Professional standards

Education

Board certification in Clinical Pathology (ACVP/ECVP)

Job description

Clinical Pathologist | VPG, part of Zoetis

VPG is part of Zoetis, the world's leading animal health company. We are looking for a Board Certified Clinical Pathologist to join our Pathology team and help us deliver a market-leading diagnostic service to our clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist who wants to combine high-quality clinical pathology with client education, collaboration, research and service development.

About the role

As a Clinical Pathologist, you will work closely with the Head of Clinical Pathology and Associate Director of Pathology (UK & Ireland), providing expert interpretation and reporting across a broad range of laboratory submissions.

You will:

• Ensure accurate, high-quality and timely reporting and interpretation of laboratory submissions, including cytology, haematology, biochemistry, serology and microbiology.
• Provide Point of Care diagnostic support.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Pathologist group and VPG.
• Interact with laboratory teams and support day-to-day diagnostic operations.
• Respond to telephone calls, emails and other client or laboratory enquiries promptly, professionally and clearly.
• Develop a strong understanding of VPG's client-facing portal, internal LIMS, request codes and expected turnaround times.
• Contribute to client education, business development, marketing, projects and internal/external research that enhance our pathology service.
• Attend regular Pathologist, laboratory and VPG meetings.
• Maintain and role-model VPG's values and behaviours.
• Complete all statutory, mandatory and essential training within the required timeframes and maintain ongoing competency.
• Maintain professional standards through continued professional development (CPD), supporting MRCVS, Board Certified and Specialist status.

What you'll bring

• Board certification in Clinical Pathology - ACVP or ECVP.
• A strong commitment to diagnostic quality, customer service and professional standards.
• Previous experience working in a diagnostic laboratory setting.

At VPG, you'll have the opportunity to work as part of a specialist pathology team within a global animal health organisation. You'll contribute not only to diagnostic excellence, but also to the continued development of our services, client experience and scientific capabilities.

Whether you prefer remote or hybrid working, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to veterinary diagnostics while working collaboratively with colleagues across VPG and Zoetis.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.