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