ANATOMIC PATHOLOGIST

 

The Arkansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory announces an opening for an Anatomic Pathologist. The lab is part of the Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission (ALPC), a division of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture.

 

Position Description

The Veterinary Pathologist conducts comprehensive histopathological examinations on all species of animals to diagnose disease, with a distinct emphasis on proximate causation. The caseload includes a wide variety of species including livestock, pets, poultry, wildlife, and exotic animals, but priority is placed on production animals.

 

The incumbent is expected to contribute to general lab functions such as purchasing, safety, and quality management. Interaction with veterinarians and other professionals, animal owners, livestock producers, and animal disease regulatory officials is an integral part of this position. This position requires expertise in both individual and population medicine. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

 

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of veterinary pathology is required. The applicant should also have broad knowledge of veterinary clinical pathology, microbiology, immunology, and toxicology as well as the ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals. The applicant must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess a DVM or equivalent degree and must have completed a three-year residency program in veterinary anatomic pathology at an AVMA-accredited institution.

 

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will bring a diagnostic perspective geared to efficient management of casework coupled with a strong emphasis on veterinary medical outcomes consistent with the mission of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. There is also a strong regulatory component associated with this position, and the incumbent is expected to align with programmatic requirements of the State Animal Health Official and the coordinator of the National Poultry Improvement Plan.

 

Application Process

Please submit a letter of interest, complete CV, and contact information of three references to Dr. K. Denise Apperson, at Denise.Apperson@agriculture.arkansas.gov .

This position is a grade MP-04, which has a starting salary of $89,368 per year.

This position offers an excellent work-life balance. The lab’s location in Little Rock, in central Arkansas, puts you only 2-3 hours from hiking, camping, canoeing, rock climbing, caving, hang gliding, and numerous other outdoor activities. Cost of living in Little Rock is competitive for a city of this size (about 200,000 population). Little Rock is the state capital of Arkansas and home of campuses for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. There are award-winning craft brewers and wineries in Arkansas as well as a thriving food culture. Although not affiliated with a school of veterinary medicine, this laboratory has a strong track record of assisting qualified individuals in preparing for the ACVP Phase II board exam and in sponsoring recent graduates for the Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program.

 

Expenses from interviewing and/or relocation will not be reimbursed and will therefore be borne by the applicant.