a) Providing diagnostic pathology service (including surgical biopsy and necropsy duty) for Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services (ViTALS) and histopathology service for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Animal Health Laboratory Services
b) Teaching in the DVM professional program
c) Training pathology residents, which includes teaching in graduate-level pathology courses and participating in histopathology rounds
d) Engaging in independent or collaborative research
Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services (ViTALS) is an AAVLD-accredited diagnostic laboratory whose clients include the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and veterinary clinics in the surrounding region. Evidence of a research and publication track record is encouraged, ideally in a research focus area of the college which includes:
Infectious diseases,
Inflammatory/regulatory disorders (including cancer),
Translational/regenerative medicine,
Epidemiology/disease Investigation.
There will be opportunities to develop independent and collaborative research programs within and outside the College of Veterinary Medicine, including at various life sciences-oriented institutes.
Required Qualifications
-DVM or equivalent
-ACVP/ECVP board eligible
Preferred Qualifications
-ACVP/ECVP board certification
-A PhD in the area of biomedical sciences
Pay Band
Faculty; Salary
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40, or as needed
Review Date
5/5/2025
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