Veterinary Diagnostic Pathologist- Section Head
About The Position
The Montana Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MVDL) seeks applications for a diagnostic Anatomic Pathologist position. MVDL exists as a bureau within the Animal Health and Food Safety Division of the Montana Department of Livestock, and is a full-service, AAVLD-accredited veterinary diagnostic laboratory. The laboratory performs approximately 170,000 tests per year on a wide variety of domestic and non-domestic animal species. We seek applicants with a strong interest in diagnostic pathology and client service, as well as demonstrated experience and confidence in veterinary pathology and accurate, timely diagnosis. Upon joining our team, the successful candidate will perform gross and histologic pathology evaluations and interpretations, participate in client consultation, and coordinate ancillary testing on cases. This position will have supervisory responsibilities for one or more laboratory sections depending on interest and aptitude. As a Manager/Section Head with the Department, this position will play a critical role in providing leadership guidance, and support to their teammates. This position is expected to lead by example in order to cultivate a culture of collaboration, respect, and professionalism all of which will enhance team morale, and provide quality service to the people of the State of Montana. This position has direct reports where typical duties include but are not limited to hiring, managing and accessing employee performance, managing employee work schedules, and responding to employee questions and concerns.
Requirements
- A DVM or equivalent degree.
- Specialty board certification or board eligibility in anatomic pathology by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP).
- Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Montana within 6 months of hire.
- Relevant experience working as a diagnostic veterinary pathologist.
- Excellence in written and oral communication.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in diagnostic pathology and client service.
- Demonstrated experience and confidence in veterinary pathology and accurate, timely diagnosis.
- Interest and aptitude for supervisory responsibilities for one or more laboratory sections.
Responsibilities
- Perform gross and histologic pathology evaluations and interpretations.
- Participate in client consultation.
- Coordinate ancillary testing on cases.
- Provide leadership guidance, and support to teammates.
- Lead by example to cultivate a culture of collaboration, respect, and professionalism.
- Hire, manage, and access employee performance.
- Manage employee work schedules.
- Respond to employee questions and concerns.
- Provide authoritative subject matter expertise and technical oversight.
- Identify, research, and coordinate the development and validation of new testing assays and cutting-edge equipment.
- Troubleshoot, review, and interpret complex technical data, non-conformances, and performance metrics.
- Actively participate in the development and rigorous revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure full compliance with MVDL Quality Management System and AAVLD accreditation requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
- Choice between two retirement plans with a strong employer contribution (8.73%25 - 9.07%25 of your annual salary).
- 38 paid days off a year (vacation, sick leave, and holidays).
- Significant opportunities for career progression, training, and professional development.
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Potential longevity raises with continuous service.
- Free telehealth.
- Access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan.
- Loan repayment (competitive through USDA VMLRP) eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
