Clinical Pathologist

IDEXX; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy in your work

Professional development opportunities

Growth-friendly environment

Diverse, multilingual culture in a big

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

IDEXX is seeking a Clinical Pathologist for our Wetherby, UK laboratory in a hybrid role requiring 1 day on-site per week. You will perform diagnostic evaluations in clinical pathology, prepare reports, and provide expert client consultations, while maintaining high quality, timeliness, and strong communication with teams and clients.

The role emphasizes ongoing education, professional relationships, and active participation in quality control and pathologist meetings to support IDEXX's

Qualifications

• Board certification in clinical pathology (ACVP or ECVCP) preferred.
• Board-eligible pathologists may apply and will be supported while studying for boards.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Familiar with current topics in clinical veterinary medicine.
• Ability to type and use dictation equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Service-oriented attitude and strong organization.
• Computer skills are required.
• Experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory is preferred.
• Ability to work on-site at the Wetherby Lab at least 1 day per week.

Responsibilities

• Gross and/or microscopic examination of clinical pathology specimens and preparation of pathology reports in a timely manner.
• Meet caseload and turnaround expectations.
• Provide telephone consultations to clients.
• Consult with and assist other pathologists to promote collegiality.
• Partner with laboratory personnel in specimen processing and act as pathologist on duty.
• Promote IDEXX by developing professional relationships with clients.
• Participate in quality control programs.
• Maintain proficiency through continuing education.
• Time may be allocated away from routine duties to engage in approved activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Verbal communication

Typing / dictation

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Education

ACVP/ECVCP Board Certification

Tools

Dictation equipment

Job description

As a Clinical Pathologist, the majority of your duties involve but are not limited to, providing clients with diagnostic evaluation in the area of clinical pathology and providing necessary follow-up consultation. A high level of importance is placed on quality, timeliness, customer service, and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

This role is hybrid, working 1 or 2 days onsite in our Wetherby, UK laboratory.

Why This Role Matters

IDEXX reference laboratories is a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care where the true strength in our name is the people behind it. Our reference laboratories make it possible for our customers to discover more with our unrelenting commitment to innovation, personalized support, guidance, and expertise while providing the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools.

In This Role

• You are responsible for gross and/or microscopic examination of clinical pathology specimens and preparation of pathology reports in a timely manner.
• You will meet caseload and turnaround expectations.
• You are responsible for providing telephone consultations to clients.
• You consult with and assist other pathologists as needed to promote collegiality.
• You will partner with, advise, and assist laboratory personnel in proper specimen processing techniques and function as the pathologist on duty.
• You promote the growth of IDEXX by actively participating in pathologist meetings and developing and maintaining professional relationships/contact with clients.
• You participate in the quality control programs.
• You maintain proficiency and develop diagnostic skills through regular continuing education.
• Time may be provided off of routine diagnostic responsibilities to allow the pathologist to engage in other professional activities as approved by management. Such activities should improve the function or professional reputation of IDEXX.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Board certification in clinical pathology - American College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP) or European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ECVCP) preferred.
• Applications from board‑eligible pathologists are also encouraged. The candidate will be supported when studying for boards.
• You are fluent in English.
• You are familiar with current topics and issues in clinical veterinary medicine.
• You can type and use dictation equipment.
• You have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• You have a service‑oriented attitude.
• You can organize and prioritize work.
• Computer skills are required.
• Experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory is preferred.
• Ability to work on‑site at the Wetherby Lab at least 1 day per week.

What We Offer

When you join IDEXX, you will find yourself in a challenging but exciting environment where you are given the opportunity to be yourself, innovate, and grow. We have so much to offer!

• From day one, you will get full autonomy in your work and ample support when you need it.
• You will join a successful team that is proud of the work they do and motivated by their unified purpose of helping others.
• You will work with people who are inspiring, open, and the best in their operating space.
• We believe in you – with a team of over 10,000 all over the globe, there are lots of opportunities for learning, personal growth, and career expansion.
• You’ll be part of a growth company in a quickly growing market and we are leading the way forward with innovative products, services, and a strong focus on our customers.
• A significant portion of our growth is happening all across Europe and with growth comes opportunity! We offer competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits. Our company culture is built on our unified commitment to our mission and our offices are rich with a diversity of languages, cultures, and ways of working.

Why IDEXX

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. Let’s pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.