Veterinary Pathologist​/Assistant Professor

Position Information

Posting Number: FAC

Type of Employment: Regular Full-Time

Work Location: Hopkinsville, KY

Employment Term: 12 Months

Position Type: Faculty (Non-Tenure-Track)

Department: Breathitt Veterinary Center

Anticipated

Start Date:

TBD

Summary of

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position is 85% diagnostic pathology, 10% teaching, and 5% scholarly activity.
• Conduct necropsy and histopathologic examinations on mammalian, avian and exotic carcasses.
• Histopathologic examination of formalin fixed samples submitted by referring veterinarians.
• Conduct cytodiagnostics by examining, interpreting, and reporting findings on submitted cytologies.
• Conduct rabies testing which includes setting up and interpreting FA tests.
• Provide consultation and continuing education for veterinarians and livestock farmers.
• Support the curriculum of the Veterinary Technology Program as an Assistant Professor.
• Attend annual meetings such as the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.
• Adherence to the Quality Management System and utilization of LIMS.
• Expected to work as a member of a team and leverage the experience of other pathologists for challenging cases.
• Good communication skills are necessary to provide clear explanations of results to clients.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.
• A minimum of a Masters in Anatomical Pathology/Pathobiology or completion of a residency program from an AVMA/AAVLD/ACLAM accredited program.

Preferred

Education and/or Experience

Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in diagnostic work beyond the degree or residency program is preferred.
• Experience with livestock and poultry in addition to small animals is also preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Up to 5% local travel to present and attend professional meetings.
• This position is included in an after-hours rotation to accommodate livestock producers.

Pay Plan: Faculty III

Posting Date: 02/29/2024

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application
• Resume

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by March 31, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Breathitt Veterinary Center participates in the DHS E-verify program.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

• Other Document