Veterinary Clin Path Residency, University of Florida CVM Description & Details The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (UF CVM) invites applications for a veterinary clinical pathology residency position with a July 2025 start date. This three-year program conforms to the guidelines of, and fulfills the residency training requirements for, the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP). The UF Veterinary Hospital sees a large, diverse, and unique caseload that includes numerous specialty services, as well as a busy exotic species/zoological medicine service, and provides many opportunities to develop a well-rounded foundation for the ACVP certifying examination and a career in diagnostic clinical pathology. Training will consist of the events and components listed below: · Evaluating cytopathology, hematology and hemostasis, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, and endocrinology samples via direct casework. Compensation for after-hours service is available. · Completing structured rounds activities that include formal case data interpretation and description, journal and image clubs, special topic rounds, mock ACVP-ASVCP examinations, general pathology review sessions, and programmatic review of primary reference textbooks. · Developing a research project of manageable scope for publication and presentation. · Preparing and submitting at least one case report/series manuscript for publication. · Attending and presenting at regional, national, and/or international scientific meetings. · Participating in house officer seminars and instruction, and veterinary student didactic and laboratory instruction as required. The candidate selected will be supervised and mentored by a team of board-certified clinical pathologists (currently 4), while working closely with an excellent laboratory staff in a well-equipped laboratory. The service maintains strong and active working liaisons with the anatomic pathology section, making clinical services within the teaching hospital accessible, as well as numerous opportunities to engage in independent and collaborative research. Competitive candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree and graduates of AVMA-accredited veterinary colleges are preferred. Those with post-DVM clinical and/or clinical pathology-related experience are preferred. Selection will be based on quality of relevant experience and personal character, as reflected in professional reference letters, evidence of strong academic performance, and demonstrated motivation to pursue a career in veterinary clinical pathology. The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully in a team setting and the initiative to undertake structured, self-directed learning are critical personal skills that underpin all training activities. While the 2025 house officer salary is not yet formally set, it is expected to be at least $52,000 (the 2024 starting salary) with a generous benefits package available. Residents also receive a $500 annual professional development stipend to assist in funding conference attendance or other needs. Additional internal funding for research and/or travel can be applied for separately on a competitive basis. The position includes 15 days of paid time off per year and university holidays, although diagnostic service support will be necessary on some holidays. This appointment will be renewed annually, contingent on satisfactory progress as determined by semi-annual performance reviews. The University of Florida, located in Gainesville, is the state’s oldest university and rated the nation’s 6th best public university by U.S. News and World Report. The student body is composed of over 50,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, including over 19,000 minority and 5,000 international students. Gainesville is a city of 150,000 that serves as north central Florida’s cultural, educational, and commercial center. Florida’s sub-tropical climate permits year-round outdoor activities, with many state parks, trails, and freshwater springs located nearby. The Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico beaches and the major cities of Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville are all within two hours’ drive. How to Apply/Contact Application is through an online portal *only*, and required documents should include: (1) an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV); (2) a certified veterinary college transcript (*legible* unofficial copies are acceptable, the candidate selected must provide a certified copy). Transcripts from programs where grades are reported on a scale other than A (outstanding) to E (failing) must include information or an official college memorandum that equates the issuing institution’s grading scale to A–E or clarifies the applicant’s academic performance on a defined quantitative or semi-quantitative scale; (3) a well-constructed letter of intent that discusses relevant experiences and personal motivations that led you to consider entering this career field; (4) three recommendation letters directly from designated referees, preferably at least one from an ACVP/ECVP board-certified veterinary pathologist. Referees will be asked to offer specific insights about personal attributes they believe will enable you to successfully navigate a rigorous training program, your ability to communicate clearly and participate tactfully in team or group settings, and your capacity to take initiative and work independently. The online application portal link is *https://cdpm.vetmed.ufl.edu/internship-and-residency- <https://cdpm.vetmed.ufl.edu/internship-and-residency->* *programs/veterinary-clinical-pathology-residency/how-to-apply/*. Questions about the application process may be directed to Maura Pedersen at mcpedersen@ufl.edu. <mcpedersen@ufl.edu> Contact Dr. Chris Lanier at cjlanier88@ufl.edu for informal or program-related inquiries. Priority consideration will be given to application materials received by 11:59 pm Friday, October 4, 2024, though application review may be conducted prior to this deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The position will remain open until it is filled. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.