Clinical Pathologist – Veterinary Diagnostics Leader

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is seeking a Clinical Pathologist to lead diagnostic testing in the clinical pathology section on the College Station campus. The role involves cytologic evaluation, blood smear interpretation, and serum protein electrophoresis with client consultation and quality oversight.

Requirements include a DVM from an AVMA-accredited university and a clinical pathology residency or board eligibility.

Qualifications

• DVM from an AVMA-accredited university required.
• Completion of a clinical pathology residency or eligibility for ACVP/ECVP board.
• Two years of related experience in clinical pathology.
• Texas Veterinary License or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Pre-exposure rabies vaccination may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic testing within the clinical pathology section.
• Tests would primarily include cytologic evaluation and interpretation, evaluation of blood smears, and interpretation of serum protein electrophoresis tracings.
• Consults with TVMDL clients.
• Assists laboratory staff with review and release of diagnostic test results.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in clinical pathology.
• Oversees sample processing and preparation performed by Technicians for certain specimens.
• Reviews submittal forms and interprets test requests/client instructions.
• Ensures appropriate test ordering in LIMS and samples are fit for purpose of test.
• Performs cytologic evaluation and written interpretation of specimens.
• Assists other clinical pathologists and anatomic pathologists with difficult cases.

Skills

Clinical pathology

Cytology

Hematology

Client communication

Laboratory leadership

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Clinical pathology residency

Tools

LIMS

SOPs

Job description

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is seeking a Clinical Pathologist to lead diagnostic testing in the clinical pathology section on the College Station campus. The role involves cytologic evaluation, blood smear interpretation, and serum protein electrophoresis with client consultation and quality oversight.

Requirements include a DVM from an AVMA-accredited university and a clinical pathology residency or board eligibility.