Veterinary Specialist/Pathologist
About The Position
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. The NCVDLS is an AAVLD-accredited participant in the National Animal Health Laboratory Network with BSL3 capability. The primary mission is to provide veterinarians, the animal industry, and the citizens of North Carolina with accurate and timely laboratory support services in order to diagnose, conduct surveillance, and assist in responding to and preventing animal disease. Both protection of public health and the food supply are important components of this mission. Professional service activities involve 100% diagnostic pathology that includes necropsy, histopathology, case coordination and client consultation of a diverse caseload
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of veterinary pathology.
- Individual must be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in North Carolina.
- Candidate must possess a DVM or equivalent degree and have completed a pathology residency program.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and advanced training in veterinary pathology, and board certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or board eligible and two years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and must be certified by the American College Zoological Medicine (ACZM) or be able to obtain certification within 24 months of hire to be able to teach residents in the Zoo's residency program.
- Eligibility to obtain a Controlled Substance Registration Certification by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency in order to purchase veterinarian drugs within 6 months of hire.
- Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Department of Agriculture/Animal, and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) category II accreditation within 3 months of hire.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and advanced training in veterinary bacteriology, and board certified by the American College of Veterinary Bacteriology or board eligible and 2 years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and advanced training in veterinary virology, and board certified by the American College of Veterinary Bacteriology or board eligible and 2 years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience.
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
