Veterinary Pathologist

Zoetis • Kalamazoo, MI

74d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Veterinary Pathologist to join our Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences team in Kalamazoo, MI. This is a high-impact role within a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise will directly influence the development of safe and effective animal health products. We are looking for an anatomic pathologist with extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology of common veterinary species, strong communication skills, and a passion for translational research - someone who will drive in vivo model development and provide pathology insights that shape discovery and development across multiple species (canine, feline, equine, bovine, small ruminants, swine, poultry, and commercial fish) and therapeutic areas (i.e. small molecule, biopharmaceuticals, and biologicals such as vaccines).

Requirements

• DVM/VMD from an accredited veterinary school (or international equivalent) is required.
• Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP) is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in veterinary pathology, ideally within a research or regulatory setting.
• Proficiency in gross and microscopic pathology across multiple domestic and laboratory animal species.
• Understanding of toxicologic pathogenesis and risk assessment.
• Experience with animal model development and translational research.
• Familiarity with electronic data capture pathology systems (e.g., Pristima).
• Competence with digital tools including MS Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and emerging AI platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees (MS or PhD) in pathology or related fields are highly preferred.
• Interest or experience in molecular pathology is desirable.
• Experience in diagnostic or comparative pathology is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Project Pathologist for assigned compounds and therapeutic areas, leading pathology efforts for both internal and outsourced studies.
• Conduct gross necropsy and histopathology evaluations, integrating clinical pathology, organ weights, providing peer review to ensure consistency and scientific rigor, and guiding study design, data interpretation, and regulatory strategy.
• Collaborate closely with toxicologists, target animal safety scientists, pharmacokineticists, and research scientists to design and interpret in vivo studies.
• Act as a GLP Principal Investigator or contributing scientist for pathology, overseeing necropsy procedures, recording findings using electronic data capture pathology systems, and preparing detailed reports that clearly communicate pathological outcomes.
• Contribute expert pathology evaluations to pharmacovigilance activities by assessing cases for safety signals and adverse event investigations.
• Partner with target animal safety scientists, toxicologists, study directors, external study monitors, and project teams to interpret and communicate pathology findings clearly.
• Apply comparative pathobiology to support target validation, animal model development, and non-animal alternatives.
• Author regulatory submissions and address regulatory queries, ensuring pathology data is accurately and clearly represented in all regulatory documentation.
• Present pathology findings to project teams, senior leadership, scientific meetings and regulatory agencies, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Provide guidance and oversight to veterinary pathology interns, fostering their professional development.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed