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Anatomic Pathologist

510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065

The Animal Medical Center is seeking an Anatomic Pathologist to join our Pathology veterinary team. The Anatomic Pathologist plays an important role in understanding the causes and effects of animal diseases, improving animal health, through diagnosing diseases by examining animal tissue and body fluids, particularly and microscopic examinations of tissue to determine cause of death or disease. the examination of animal tissue and body veterinary comparative studies. By meticulously investigating and diagnosing diseases, Animal Pathologists support veterinarians, inform research, and improve animal care.

Minimum Qualifications

A DVM or equivalent degree, a graduate degree in a related field, and board certified or board eligible by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (or equivalent).

  • Training: ACVP/ECVP board certification, a PhD, and/or post-doctoral training or similar research experience in biomedical science.
  • Licensure: NY State Veterinary License
  • Knowledge of: Neuropathology and cardio pathology
  • Ability to (required skills): Conduct teaching rounds for interns and residents, specialty-specific rounds, hospital wide rounds and mortality rounds.
  • Education: DVM or equivalent degree, a graduate degree in a related field, and be board certified or board eligible by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (or equivalent)
  • Experience: Necropsy and tissue examinations, analyzing results of laboratory test and preparing detailed pathology reports.

Specific Duties/Responsiblities: 

  1. Complete post-mortem exams on small and exotic animals
  2. Oversee preparation of tissue for testing.
  3. Complete testing of blood and tissue samples
  4. Discusses study results with colleagues.
  5. Analyze results of laboratory tests and studies.
  6. Conduct research studies.
  7. Works in conjunction with staff veterinarians and/or residents in the development of research projects
  8. Determine animal’s cause of death and diagnosis disease.
  9. Interact with and advise lab personnel in proper specimen handling and processing techniques.
  10. Advise government agencies on the spread and progression of animal diseases when needed.
  11. Practice and promote ethical laboratory procedures.
  12. Maintain proficiency and develop clinical diagnostic skills.

Benefts

  • Competitive salary
  • Generous sign-on bonus
  • Four-day work week
  • Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Very generous PTO
  • Continuing education time off and stipend
  • 403b retirement play with employer match
  • School loan debt forgiveness opportunity as a non-profit hospital with 10 years of non-profit employment under the federal loan forgiveness program for nonprofits
  • Non-corporate practice with no percentage pay
  • Collegial work with colleagues in a non-competitive structure with strong teaching and mentoring opportunities as well as opportunities for research

Pay Range

$165,000 - $185,000 USD

Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers:  

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world. 

State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation. Once complete, this project will transform the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.  

Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT 

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases. 

A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine. 

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