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Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/WeekUp to 40 hours a week

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

Veterinary Health System

The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units’ individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State University’s top ranking in veterinary medicine, and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, diagnostics, research, and innovation.

Work Unit|Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories

Faculty and staff at the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories ( VDL ) are among the nation’s finest in their fields of expertise and offer comprehensive diagnostic services. The mission of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory ( VDL ) is to provide timely, accurate and pertinent animal disease diagnostic services and educational outreach to veterinarians, animal industries and animal interests. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory will strive to meet the goals the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the University through research to develop new approaches to disease identification, investigation, prevention and through education of professional veterinary medical, graduate, and post-doctoral students. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory processes over 120,000 accessions per year. The laboratory performs approximately 1,400 necropsies on a variety of domestic and exotic animals each year and evaluates over 30,000 histopathological slides for animal owners, veterinarians, and researchers.

Search Contact [email protected]

Position Summary

We are searching to fill a Clinical Pathology Diagnostic Pathologist position. The position will be hired as a non-student hourly with responsibilities for the diagnostic clinical pathology samples seen through the CSU clinical pathology service. This service has a high case load with access to multiple advanced testing modalities (immunocytochemical and other special staining, PARR and flow cytometry through the Clinical Hematopathology service as well as advanced coagulation testing and protein electrophoresis).

The position will interact with board-certified clinical pathologists and clinical pathology residents/graduate degree students. Pay rate is commensurate with the diagnostic service nature of the position.

The applicant should be responsible and able to work both independently and in a team environment. This position is required to provide accurate and timely veterinary pathology diagnoses for multiple species and requires attention to detail, organization, and excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills (written and oral). This position is required to have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent) and be board certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists ( ACVP ).

Examples of decision making include the following:

- Evaluation of diagnostic cases as a board-certified clinical pathologist

- Consulting on cases – discussing cases with submitting veterinarian and using clinical presentation and diagnostic results to provide interpretation and consult on diagnostic options

- Determination of best sample types and tests to conduct for diagnostic cases

- Integration of results with ancillary diagnostics

- Ability to complete a professional diagnostic report with accurate evaluation and diagnosis

- Interact positively with lab personnel in to guide specimen processing, client concerns/questions and other veterinary procedures

Position Minimum Qualifications

+ Qualified candidates will have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent) and be board certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists ( ACVP )

+ Candidates must have or be eligible for a Colorado academic veterinary license.

+ Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience working as a diagnostic pathologist at a specialized institution such as a university veterinary diagnostic laboratory

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Posting Details

Working TitleClinical Pathologist

Posting Number202500503T

DepartmentFort Collins Diag Lab

Salary Range$60-75/hour commensurate with experience

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

+ Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf)

+ Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

+ For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

+ Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !

Close Date08/07/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the posted required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryDiagnostic Clinical Pathology Service

Duty/Responsibility

This position will be focused on cytopathology service. Including, but not limited to, the following:

- Interpretation of fine needle aspirate, cavity fluid, joint fluid, and bone marrow cytology samples

- Interpretation of hematology specimens, protein electrophoresis and immunofixation results

- Interpretation of biochemistry, urinalysis, and coagulation panels

This position is expected to be able to read 30-35 cases per day, within an 8-hour period.

Percentage Of Time100

References

Minimum References Required3

Maximum References Required3

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents