Description
The North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) invites applications for a Diagnostic Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist. This is a non-tenure track position in a fully accredited diagnostic laboratory and NAHLN member. Pathology board certification or eligibility and a DVM degree or equivalent are required. The applicant must also have experience with a quality system. Preference will be given to those board-certified (ACVP or ECVP) individuals with an interest in an additional related diagnostic specialty area. Candidates who have finished residency and are studying for boards will be considered.
Responsibilities include rotation in the VDL necropsy and biopsy services. Supervision as a section head is also possible based on interest and experience. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to diagnostic service and will accurately interpret and communicate pathology and ancillary test results to clientele, participate in the laboratory’s quality system, help teach visiting interns and externs, and perform other duties as assigned by the laboratory director. Excellent oral and written communication skills are critical to the position. Opportunities for collaborative research and teaching exist. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Outstanding benefits include fully funded health insurance for both individual and family plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; generous retirement, tuition waiver for employee and discounted tuition for spouse/dependents. Candidates are eligible for national and state veterinary loan repayment programs and prior individuals have obtained loan repayment awards.
NDSU is the state’s land-grant institution and the diagnostic lab is located within the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. NDSU ranks high in the National Science Foundation’s institution rankings and has been designated an R1 research institution. The Fargo - Moorhead community is located on the North Dakota/Minnesota state line and boasts a bustling economy, several universities/colleges of higher learning, excellent schools, safe clean neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, and diverse community activities.
Fargo - Moorhead can offer access to numerous outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and access to lakes country in both states. Fargo ranks as one of the country’s most livable cities and is affordable with relatively low cost of living.
The successful candidate will join staff housed in a new facility as of Fall 2017. For further information about this position including information about the laboratory, please visit www.vdl.ndsu.edu.
Apply at the NDSU Jobs website.
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- DVM degree or equivalent
- Post-graduate training in veterinary anatomic pathology
- ACVP or ECVP board certification or eligibility
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Experience with quality assurance system
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in veterinary practice and veterinary diagnostics
- ACVP or ECVP certification or partial completion of boards
- Advanced degree in diagnostic laboratory specialty, e.g., pathology, microbiology
- Graduate of AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine
- Personnel management experience
