Pathologist (Part-Time) (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number: req23069
Department: AZ Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
Location: Main Campus
Address: 2831 N Freeway Drive, Tucson, AZ 85705 USA
Position Highlights
The Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (AzVDL) at the University of Arizona is currently accepting applications for a Veterinary Pathologist position. We are seeking candidates with demonstrated expertise and experience aligned with current industry standards.
On-site anatomic pathologists are responsible for performing necropsies, gross and histopathological examinations on a variety of animal species. Additional duties include providing biopsy services, consulting with colleagues, and composing and interpreting diagnostic reports.
Off-site anatomic pathologists will conduct histopathological evaluations across all species and deliver detailed written reports of their findings.
This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a supportive and collegial team of faculty and staff, and to be part of the University of Arizona's Research, Innovation & Impact (RII) community.
AzVDL is proud to be one of the original twelve laboratories in the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) and actively contributes to the Arizona Livestock Incident Response Team (ALIRT) through Cooperative Extension.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Biopsy service
- Has a complete understanding of histopathologic examination of surgical biopsy specimens from all species.
- Writes and disseminates reports for clients/stakeholders (can be internal stakeholders as well as outside officials such as federal and state departments) on findings.
- Includes feedback from veterinarians on results.
- Recommends ancillary testing when indicated.
- Flexible in responding to variety in practices and approaches.
Clinical Pathology
- Read cytology in-house.
- Has a complete understanding of clinical pathology specimens from all species.
- Writes and disseminates reports for clients/stakeholders (can be internal stakeholders as well as outside officials such as federal and state departments) on findings.
- Includes feedback from veterinarians on results.
- Recommends ancillary testing when indicated.
- Flexible in responding to variety in practices and approaches.
- Clinical pathology requires the ability to manage highly complex cases and situations, often in a time sensitive manner.
- Clin Path will report those results as well as order ancillary testing.
- Writing reports of results within a stated turn around time.
Field necropsy
- Requires ability to manage highly complex cases and situations and interpret results from off site necropsy cases and ancillary testing and writing reports of results.
- Read and analyze slides, providing expert opinions to veterinarians based on their subject matter expertise.
- Contributes new approaches and opportunities for pathology in a changing professional landscape.
- Brings these new approaches to leadership and colleagues.
- Complete knowledge of job and industry best practices.
- Consultation with colleagues and stakeholders orally and in writing.
- Able to transfer data to a wide client base.
- Able to work independently to achieve complete reports within a set turn around time that meet the needs of clients, state and federal agencies, local agencies and other stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work with others in a team atmosphere.
- Strong understanding of client needs.
- Ability to meet expected deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
- DVM from an AVMA recognized school or college of veterinary medicine and American College of Veterinary Pathologists board certification in anatomic pathology or clinical pathology and
- Eight years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a quality management system
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 1
Job FTE: 0.025
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Veterinary and Animal Care
Benefits Eligible: No Benefits
Rate of Pay: DOE
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
12
Compensation Guidance
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Career Stream and Level
PC4
Job Family
Veterinary Lab
Job Function
Veterinary & Animal Care
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 4
Contact Information for Candidates
Sara Plevel | splevel@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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