Resident Pathologist

Veterinary Pathology Group (VPG); Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in veterinary pathology is offering a 4-year residency program designed to equip residents with the skills needed for Veterinary Clinical Pathology board exams. Residents will engage in clinical work, participate in case loads, and attend regular review meetings, all while contributing to a positive working environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance / Death in Service

Enhanced Absences (annual leave, sick pay, parental leave)

Employee discounts (supermarkets, high street, cinema & travel)

Learning & Development opportunities

Dog friendly offices

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of clinical experience in general veterinary practice.
• Previous experience in a veterinary laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily pathologist case load including various tests.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly resident rounds.
• Provide excellent client service.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

RCVS recognized degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Benefits:

• Life Assurance / Death in Service
• Enhanced Absences (annual leave, sick pay, parental leave)
• Employee discounts (supermarkets, high street, cinema & travel)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Dog friendly offices

Job Summary:

• 4-year training program designed to equip the resident with the necessary skills and experience to pass the Veterinary Clinical Pathology board exams of the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pathologists.
• To contribute with increasing independence and efficiency to the timely, helpful, and accurate reporting of clinical pathology results across the veterinary pathology group.
• The resident is expected to participate fully in every aspect of daily pathologist case load, including telephone conversations with clients, cytology, haematology, biochemistry, endocrinology, microbiology, and interpretation of other tests.
• Further details of expectations at various stages of the residency program can be found in the "VPG Residency Academy Summary Document" (available to view at interview).
• Clinical work will initially be closely reviewed by the resident supervisor, with increasing independence expected in years 2-4 at the supervisor's discretion.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly resident rounds.
• Use contracted study time responsibly to prepare for parts 1 and 2 of the American Veterinary Clinical Pathology board exams.
• Interact professionally with fellow pathologists and staff to promote a positive working environment.
• Provide excellent client service, recognizing its importance to the VPG ethos.
• Attend regular review meetings with the resident supervisor to assess progress and receive feedback.
• A 1:4 Saturday rota working is required, with a day in lieu the following week.

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes & Experience:

Essential

• RCVS recognized degree in Veterinary Medicine
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High levels of self-motivation and discipline for personal study

Desirable

• 2 or more years of clinical experience in general veterinary practice
• Previous experience in a veterinary laboratory setting
• Evidence of interest in clinical pathology (e.g., attending CPD events, lab work experience)