Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray State University seeks a full-time Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor for its Hopkinsville, KY location. Responsibilities include performing necropsies, interpreting histopathology slides, conducting research and publishing findings, and providing expert consultations to veterinarians and livestock producers.

Minimum education requires a DVM or equivalent with two years of residency in anatomic pathology (food animal and companion animal diagnostics).

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent required with 2-year residency in anatomic pathology (food animal and companion animal diagnostics).
• ACVP Board Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform necropsies on animal carcasses and report findings.
• Interpret histopathology slides and report findings.
• Conduct research and publish findings.
• Provide consultations with veterinarians and livestock producers.
• Provide instruction for the Animal Health Technology curriculum.
• Comply with Quality Management System.

Skills

Histopathology interpretation

Necropsy performance

Research and publication

Veterinary consulting

Oral and written communication

Education

DVM or equivalent

2-year residency in anatomic pathology

ACVP Board Certification preferred

Job description

Overview

Murray State University is seeking a full-time Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor for its Hopkinsville, KY location.

Responsibilities

• Perform necropsies on animal carcasses and report appropriate findings.
• Interpret histopathology slides of necropsy submissions and report findings.
• Conduct appropriate research and publish findings.
• Provide consultations with veterinarians and livestock farmers.
• Provide instruction, as required, for the Animal Health Technology curriculum.
• Comply with Quality Management System.
• Perform special projects as determined by Head of Pathology.

Minimum Education

Candidates must have Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree. In addition to the degree, must have 2 years of residency training in anatomic pathology with an emphasis on food animal and companion animal diagnostics.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) Board Certification preferred.

Work Hours

Up to 5% local travel to present and attend professional meetings.

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA.