We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a supervisory pathologist at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Application is through USAJobs, and details are available at that posting.

Overview

Open & closing dates:  09/04/2025 to 09/18/2025

Salary: $142,488 to - $185,234 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 14

Location:  Washington, DC

Remote job: No

Telework eligible: Yes—Ad-Hoc

Travel Required: Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent - Federal

Work schedule: Full-time - Full-Time, Permanent

Service: Competitive

Promotion potential: 14

Job family (Series): 0701 Veterinary Medical Science

Supervisory status: Yes

The role of the Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer in a Zoological Conservation & Science Setting is vital in ensuring the health and well-being of animals, contributing to conservation efforts, and advancing scientific knowledge. This position is located at the National Zoological Park (NZP) in Washington DC and functions within the Department of Wildlife Health Sciences, which oversees veterinary operations at NZP and at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal, VA.

In this position, you will:

• Deliver a comprehensive pathology program that encompasses a wide variety of animal species, including exotic and endangered animals.
• Identify and evaluate significant disease or health trends that indicate the presence of disease
• Oversee and supervise clinicopathology and anatomical pathology services in support of the clinical program
• Develop and implement diagnostic pathology protocols, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistent veterinary care and proper maintenance of animal facilities.

Thank you,

Kali Holder, DVM, DACVP (she/her)

Associate Anatomic Pathologist

Wildlife Health Sciences

W 202.633.6656 | F 202-673-8717

Holderka@si.edu

SMITHSONIAN'S NATIONAL ZOO AND
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE
3001 Connecticut Avenue

Washington, DC

https://nationalzoo.si.edu