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Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Murray State University is seeking a full-time Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor for its Hopkinsville, KY location.

The Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor’s primary responsibilities include the following:

+ This position is 85% diagnostic pathology, 10% teaching, and 5% scholarly activity.

+ Conduct necropsy and histopathologic examinations on mammalian, avian and exotic carcasses. Then choose appropriate ancillary tests and report findings to the submitting client within a timely manner.

+ Histopathologic examination of formalin fixed samples submitted by referring veterinarians.

+ Conduct cytodiagnostics by examining, interpreting, and reporting finds on submitted cytologies (aspirates and impression smears), occasional blood smears, and urine sediments.

+ Conduct rabies testing which includes setting up and interpreting FA tests for potential rabies cases.

+ Provide consultation and continuing education for veterinarians and livestock farmers.

+ Support the curriculum of the Veterinary Technology Program as an Assistant Professor.

+ Attend annual meetings such as the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians or American College of Veterinary Pathologist.

+ Adherence to the Quality Management System and utilization of LIMS .

+ Expected to work as a member of a team and leverage the experience of other pathologists for challenging cases.

+ Good communication skills including both written and oral are necessary to provide clear explanations of results to clients.

+ Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

+ Candidates must have Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ( DVM ) from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.

+ A minimum of a Masters in Anatomical Pathology/Pathobiology or completion of a residency program from an AVMA / AAVLD / ACLAM accredited program is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

+ Letter of application

+ Resume

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by March 31, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Breathitt Veterinary Center participates in the DHS E-verify program.

Minimum Salary: $90,000

Maximum Salary: $100,000

Work Hours:

+ Up to 5% local travel to present and attend professional meetings.

+ This position is included in an after-hours rotation to accommodate livestock producers and may require responding on weekends and holidays.

Work Location: Hopkinsville, KY