PathConnexx Externship - Anatomic Pathology (North America)

Idexx Laboratories; Portland (ME); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratories is excited to announce the PathConnexx externship program, offering veterinary pathology residents a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience. This program allows participants to work virtually with IDEXX pathologists, develop diagnostic skills, and collaborate on a range of intriguing pathology cases, significantly enhancing their residency experience.

Qualifications

• Completed two years of anatomic pathology residency.
• Successful completion of Phase I of the ACVP board exam highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in digital diagnostic evaluation of specimens.
• Interact virtually with IDEXX pathologists.
• Attend and participate in pathology-related meetings.

Skills

Fluency in another language

Familiarity with current topics in diagnostic veterinary medicine

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

PathConnexx is one of the ways we at IDEXX remain committed to supporting the training and education of future veterinary pathologists. We understand how important it is to gain diverse experiences during your residency, and we’re excited to once again offer the opportunity to peek behind the curtain at IDEXX through our hands-on PathConnexx externship program, now in its 9th year.

What is PathConnexx? A unique learning experience for a veterinary pathology resident currently enrolled in an anatomic pathology residency program and beginning their final year in the fall of 2025.

Residents will gain real-world experience working virtually alongside our pathologists, who provide pathology diagnostics and consultation services to practicing veterinarians. During your externship, you will be integrated into our global professional pathology team with exposure to a wide range of interesting pathology cases, specifically selected for you based on your interests and goals for your program.

What to expect:

• Externship will take place either the week of January 26thor February 2nd, 2026, at a mutually agreeable time

• You’ll participate in the digital diagnostic evaluation of specimens, related consultations,and other activities

• You’ll interact virtually with several IDEXX pathologists of various backgrounds and areas of interest

• You’ll attend and participate in pathology-related meetings, as available (i.e. rounds)

What you’ll need:

• DVM or equivalent

• 18+ years of age and two completed years of an anatomic pathology residency with a track record of academic success and potential

• Familiarity with current topics and issues in diagnostic veterinary medicine

• Successful completion of Phase I of the ACVP board exam highly desirable

• Fluency in another language is a plus but not required (Korean or French preferred)

Please include the following with your application:

• Resume or CV

• Letter of intent or cover letter

• 1 letter of recommendation from a current or previous advisor, mentor, or employer

*Please note: you’ll need to upload these documents in the ‘Additional attachments’ section of the application process. You will have to upload one document at a time.

Deadline for applications is Friday, August 1st 2025.

For questions, please contact us at [e-mail].

To learn more about Pathology at IDEXX, you can…

• Read about the experiences of former PathConnexx participants: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/pathology

• Watch videos where other IDEXXers talk about their work: https://vimeo.com/366554051

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

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