Veterinary Clinical Pathologist (Part-Time Hourly)

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

8d•$65 - $71•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an Administrative Professional Hourly Veterinary Clinical Pathologist position at the Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (CSUVDL) in Fort Collins, Colorado. This is an hourly position, and the candidate will be scheduled for service as needed, excluding time off for leave and other general duties. Both remote working and in-person candidates will be evaluated; however, it is highly preferred that this position works in-person and preference will be given to those candidates. This is an hourly position with a schedule based on section needs. This position must work less than 19 hours per week and will work on an hourly basis. Scheduling can vary throughout the year and can range from 0 to 19 hours per week.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent).
Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP).
Candidates must have or be eligible for a Colorado academic veterinary license.
A minimum of 3 years of experience working in veterinary medicine as a diagnostic clinical pathologist.
Ability to read cytology caseload accurately and in a timely manner, at a minimum of 30-35 cytology cases per day in an 8 hour period.

Nice To Haves

Both remote working and in-person candidates will be evaluated; however, it is highly preferred that this position works in-person and preference will be given to those candidates.

Responsibilities

Provide service as a Clinical Pathologist, focusing on cytopathology service. This work includes, but is not limited to, interpretation of cytologic samples; interpretation of hematology specimens (including CBC data, blood smear review, bone marrow aspirates and core biopsies); interpretation of protein electrophoresis and immunofixation; and evaluation of biochemistry, urinalysis, and coagulation panel results.
Provide accurate and timely veterinary pathology diagnoses for multiple species, which requires attention to detail, organization, and excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills (written and oral).
Provide exceptional service to VDL clients and meet all stated turnaround times.
Effectively communicate with clients in a timely manner.
Positively interact with the faculty and staff of the VDL and all internal and external stakeholders and advance the reputation of the Clinical Pathology section and the VDL
Participate in the Quality Management System. Duties include reading and training on standard operating procedures, participating in audits and proficiency testing and completing quality control documents. This position will be expected to detect any case, testing or equipment issues and troubleshoot problems independently. This position will resolve any non-compliant equipment or assay issues and notify the appropriate personnel of any threats to testing or laboratory quality.