- Manhattan, Kansas, United States
- Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
- Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
- Closing at: Oct 1 2026 - 23:55 CDT
A veterinary anatomic pathology residency position is available starting between June 1 and August 1, 2027. We are seeking highly motivated, hard-working, and dependable individuals with a DVM or equivalent degree and dedication to pursuing a career in veterinary anatomic pathology. This is a full-time position with annual contact renewal for up to 3 years with adequate performance.
Goals of the residency program are to prepare trainees for a career as a veterinary anatomic pathologist via a solid understanding of the pathologic basis of disease, experience in diagnostic skills including necropsy, biopsy, and mail-in case management, and teaching of 2nd and 4th year DVM students (labs and diagnostic rotation). These experiences are also intended to prepare trainees for successful completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) certification examination.
Additional info: Residency Programs | K-State | Kansas State University
The successful candidate will join our team of nine ACVP board-certified veterinary anatomic pathologists and five additional anatomic pathology resident trainees in the Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KVDL) and Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology (DMP) within the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University.
Manhattan, Kansas, is a vibrant city with a recent and ongoing rejuvenation of its beautiful downtown. It is located within 2 hours of two larger cities, Kansas City, MO, and Wichita, KS. There are ample opportunities for outdoor activities including the Linear Trail, Konza Prairie Preserve of the Flint Hills, and the Kansas River. In addition, KSU CVM is located next to the Biosecurity Research Institute (BSL-3 agriculture infectious disease laboratory) and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), a state-of-the-art laboratory facility with BSL-4 biocontainment space for the study of high-consequence infectious diseases of livestock.
Additional info:
KVDL: Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
DMP: Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology | K-State | Kansas State University
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent. The degree requirement is necessary to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in veterinary diagnostic medicine/pathology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Additional Role Information:
- Must be eligible for veterinary licensure (full or institutional license) in the state of Kansas
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
- Cover letter/letter of intent (1-2 pages maximum)
- Veterinary school transcript
- Contact information for 3 professional references, including at least one veterinary pathologist
Applications close on: October 1, 2026
45,000 to 55,000
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