What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Pathologist position at CSU Spur?
Posting Details
Position Information
Classification Title Temporary Hourly Employment Category Temporary Is this an Hourly position? Yes Work Hours/Week 40 Overtime Eligible? Yes Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523 Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? No Description of Work Unit
Veterinary Health System
The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units’ individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State University’s top ranking in veterinary medicine, and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, diagnostics, research, and innovation.
Work Unit | Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories
Faculty and staff at the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories (VDL) are among the nation’s finest in their fields of expertise and offer comprehensive diagnostic services. The mission of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) is to provide timely, accurate and pertinent animal disease diagnostic services and educational outreach to veterinarians, animal industries and animal interests. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory will strive to meet the goals the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the University through research to develop new approaches to disease identification, investigation, prevention and through education of professional veterinary medical, graduate, and post-doctoral students. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory processes over 120,000 accessions per year. The laboratory performs approximately 1,400 necropsies on a variety of domestic and exotic animals each year and evaluates over 30,000 histopathological slides for animal owners, veterinarians, and researchers.
Search Contact Email gary.l.mason@colostate.edu Position Summary
The Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (CSUVDL) in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking applicants for a veterinary pathologist position. This is an in-person position, working in Fort Collins. This is a full-time position, and the candidate will be scheduled for service on a daily basis, excluding time off for leave, professional development and other general duties. This position will be scheduled on both biopsy and necropsy service (rotating days). This position requires weekend work, typically 1-2 Saturdays per month.
Position Minimum Qualifications
A DVM or equivalent degree is required. American College of Veterinary Pathologists board certification or eligibility is required. Board eligible candidates will be expected to achieve certification within one year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 1 year of experience in veterinary diagnostic pathology is preferred.
Posting Details
Working Title Veterinary Pathologist Posting Number 202500139T Department Fort Collins Diag Lab Salary Range 50.00-55.00 (commensurate with experience and qualifications) Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the posted required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty Category Veterinary Pathology Services Duty/Responsibility
This position will provide veterinary pathology services to the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. This will include biopsy and necropsy service. VDL clients include both internal and external submitters and a wide variety of sample types are submitted from all animal species. Total lab biopsy caseload exceeds 100 cases per day.
When on biopsy service, this position will be expected to read a minimum of 6 biopsy cases per hour (with exceptions for complex cases). Slides can be scanned into digital images for examination or physically reviewed. When on necropsy service, this position will be expected to handle the daily caseload (anywhere from 1-15 animals per day), with the help of anatomic pathology residents. During necropsy service, this position will be required to provide education to veterinary students on necropsy rotation.
Results interpretation will be submitted in the VDL laboratory information management system (LIMS) and pathologists are expected to provide case consults to clients, as appropriate. Results are expected to be accurate and timely. This position will be expected to meet all stated VDL turnaround times and provide exceptional customer service to VDL clients. This position will be required to return client contacts and consult with clients promptly, as needed.
Percentage Of Time 95 Job Duty Category Quality Assurance / Quality Control Duty/Responsibility
This position will be expected to participate in the VDL Quality Management System. Duties include reading and training on standard operating procedures, participating in audits and proficiency testing and completing quality control documents.
Percentage Of Time 5
References
Required
Minimum References Required 3 Maximum References Required 3
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Position Information
Classification Title Temporary Hourly Employment Category Temporary Is this an Hourly position? Yes Work Hours/Week 40 Overtime Eligible? Yes Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523 Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? No Description of Work Unit
Veterinary Health System
The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units’ individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State University’s top ranking in veterinary medicine, and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, diagnostics, research, and innovation.
Work Unit | Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories
Faculty and staff at the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories (VDL) are among the nation’s finest in their fields of expertise and offer comprehensive diagnostic services. The mission of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) is to provide timely, accurate and pertinent animal disease diagnostic services and educational outreach to veterinarians, animal industries and animal interests. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory will strive to meet the goals the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the University through research to develop new approaches to disease identification, investigation, prevention and through education of professional veterinary medical, graduate, and post-doctoral students. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory processes over 120,000 accessions per year. The laboratory performs approximately 1,400 necropsies on a variety of domestic and exotic animals each year and evaluates over 30,000 histopathological slides for animal owners, veterinarians, and researchers.
Search Contact Email gary.l.mason@colostate.edu Position Summary
The Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (CSUVDL) in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking applicants for a veterinary pathologist position. This is an in-person position, working in Fort Collins. This is a full-time position, and the candidate will be scheduled for service on a daily basis, excluding time off for leave, professional development and other general duties. This position will be scheduled on both biopsy and necropsy service (rotating days). This position requires weekend work, typically 1-2 Saturdays per month.
Position Minimum Qualifications
A DVM or equivalent degree is required. American College of Veterinary Pathologists board certification or eligibility is required. Board eligible candidates will be expected to achieve certification within one year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 1 year of experience in veterinary diagnostic pathology is preferred.
Posting Details
Working Title Veterinary Pathologist Posting Number 202500139T Department Fort Collins Diag Lab Salary Range 50.00-55.00 (commensurate with experience and qualifications) Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the posted required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty Category Veterinary Pathology Services Duty/Responsibility
This position will provide veterinary pathology services to the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. This will include biopsy and necropsy service. VDL clients include both internal and external submitters and a wide variety of sample types are submitted from all animal species. Total lab biopsy caseload exceeds 100 cases per day.
When on biopsy service, this position will be expected to read a minimum of 6 biopsy cases per hour (with exceptions for complex cases). Slides can be scanned into digital images for examination or physically reviewed. When on necropsy service, this position will be expected to handle the daily caseload (anywhere from 1-15 animals per day), with the help of anatomic pathology residents. During necropsy service, this position will be required to provide education to veterinary students on necropsy rotation.
Results interpretation will be submitted in the VDL laboratory information management system (LIMS) and pathologists are expected to provide case consults to clients, as appropriate. Results are expected to be accurate and timely. This position will be expected to meet all stated VDL turnaround times and provide exceptional customer service to VDL clients. This position will be required to return client contacts and consult with clients promptly, as needed.
Percentage Of Time 95 Job Duty Category Quality Assurance / Quality Control Duty/Responsibility
This position will be expected to participate in the VDL Quality Management System. Duties include reading and training on standard operating procedures, participating in audits and proficiency testing and completing quality control documents.
Percentage Of Time 5
References
Required
Minimum References Required 3 Maximum References Required 3
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume or CV
- Resume
