Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist

Position Information

Description & Details:

The North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) invites applications for a Diagnostic Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist. Duties can be performed remotely or on-site at the NDSU VDL located in Fargo, ND.

This is a benefited, 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 pathologists who have a special interest in toxicology.

Responsibilities include histopathologic evaluation and interpretation of biopsy and necropsy slides, case coordination with on-site pathologists, a boarded veterinary toxicologist, and other diagnosticians, four-weeks of on-site necropsy duty per year to cover other faculty leave, anatomic pathology resident training, interpretation of toxicology findings under the guidance of a boarded veterinary toxicologist, and participation in rounds, seminars, and continuing education.

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, and tuition waiver for employee and discounted tuition for spouse/dependents. Candidates are eligible for national and state veterinary loan repayment programs.

The NDSU VDL is an AAVLD accredited, full-service laboratory, and NAHLN member, serving the livestock and companion animal communities of North Dakota and the upper Midwest. The laboratory averages approximately 13,500 accessions annually, with emphasis on food animal diagnostics, but with a liberal mix of companion animal, equine, avian, and exotic cases, and a brisk biopsy service. The VDL is in a new facility as of Fall 2017.

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. In addition, 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.
For further information about the laboratory, NDSU, and the region, please visit www.vdl.ndsu.edu and www.ndsu.edu . Work Schedule:
Full Time, Monday-Friday

Advertised Salary:

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM degree or equivalent
• Post-graduate training in veterinary anatomic pathology
• ACVP or ECVP board certification or eligibility
• Excellent 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
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and work remotely in an effective and productive manner
• Interest in veterinary toxicology
• Graduate of AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine
• Personnel management experience

Applicant Materials Required:

Cover Letter

CV/Resume

Screening will begin 4/10/23

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

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.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .

Land Acknowledgement

We collectively acknowledge that NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region. (see www.ndsu.edu/inclusioncouncil/native_american_initiatives/ ).