Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Murray State University is seeking a full-time Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor for its Hopkinsville, KY location.

The Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor’s primary responsibilities include the following:

• This position is 85% diagnostic pathology, 10% teaching, and 5% scholarly activity.

• Conduct necropsy and histopathologic examinations on mammalian, avian and exotic carcasses. Then choose appropriate ancillary tests and report findings to the submitting client within a timely manner.

• Histopathologic examination of formalin fixed samples submitted by referring veterinarians.

• Conduct cytodiagnostics by examining, interpreting, and reporting finds on submitted cytologies (aspirates and impression smears), occasional blood smears, and urine sediments.

• Conduct rabies testing which includes setting up and interpreting FA tests for potential rabies cases.

• Provide consultation and continuing education for veterinarians and livestock farmers.

• Support the curriculum of the Veterinary Technology Program as an Assistant Professor.

• Attend annual meetings such as the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians or American College of Veterinary Pathologist.

• Adherence to the Quality Management System and utilization of LIMS .

• Expected to work as a member of a team and leverage the experience of other pathologists for challenging cases.

• Good communication skills including both written and oral are necessary to provide clear explanations of results to clients.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Candidates must have Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ( DVM ) from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.

• A minimum of a Masters in Anatomical Pathology/Pathobiology or completion of a residency program from an AVMA / AAVLD / ACLAM accredited program is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application

• Resume

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by March 31, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Breathitt Veterinary Center participates in the DHS E-verify program.

Minimum Salary: $90,000

Maximum Salary: $100,000

Work Hours:

• Up to 5% local travel to present and attend professional meetings.

• This position is included in an after-hours rotation to accommodate livestock producers and may require responding on weekends and holidays.

Work Location: Hopkinsville, KY