
Residency/Fellow Training in Diagnostic Anatomic Pathology California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System University of California, Davis The California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis is offering a two-year residency training program in anatomic veterinary pathology. The position is also open to applicants who have completed a residency but wish additional training and/or experience (i.e. fellow). The program is designed to provide specialty training for those interested in gaining experience or advanced training in diagnostic veterinary pathology mostly on production animals, as well as herd health and public safety. The training involves extensive diagnostic casework on food animals, equine, poultry, exotic avian species, and a variety of zoo and wildlife species. Residents/fellows will gain practical and diverse experience through the various laboratory disciplines (e.g. bacteriology, immunology, toxicology) while working up the cases. Casework is supplemented by weekly case and biopsy conferences, gross rounds and seminars. Annual presentation of one or more case reports at a national diagnostic/pathology meeting (AAVLD or ACVP) is encouraged. Successful outcome of the training program includes board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP). The current salary for the first year of the residency program is $50,183. Continuation in the 2nd year of the program is contingent upon mutual satisfaction on the part of both the resident/fellow and the CAHFS. Qualifications and requirements for admissions include: DVM or equivalent degree, at least one-year of pathology experience and effective communication skills both orally and in writing. Applicants must submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a letter of intent, (3) transcripts from veterinary school(s), and (4) three letters of recommendation to: CAHFS Personnel Office, cahfs-dpersonnel@ou.ad3.ucdavis.edu , (530) 752-4397. Program inquiries can be directed to Dr. Asli Mete at amete@ucdavis.edu. Deadline for materials is October 31, 2023. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. RESIDENCY/FELLOW TRAINING PROGRAM BEGINS AUGUST 1, 2024