Veterinary Pathology Fellow
Veterinary Pathology Fellow
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Job Description
Department Overview
Function/Duties of Position
This is a oneyear training position in veterinary anatomic pathology within the Pathology Services Unit (PSU) of the Division of Comparative Medicine with an emphasis on laboratory nonhuman primates. PSU provides advanced comparative pathology services to ONPRC core scientists veterinarians OHSU affiliates and external investigators. Under the supervision of a senior pathologist the postdoctoral veterinarian will learn primatespecific pathology techniques by conducting postmortem examinations (gross and microscopic) interpretation of clinical pathology microbiology and other ancillary test results in support of research studies and clinical cases. After an initial training period the fellow will be responsible for preparing written reports of both gross and histological findings for assigned cases. The fellow will participate in duty rotations for necropsy service and pathology on call every 34 weeks. Emphasis will be placed on diagnosis of primatespecific disease experimental pathology of NHPs and specialized tissue collection and handling techniques. The average caseload is approximately 1518 cases per week and consists of both research support and diagnostic colony cases. Histologic findings will be reviewed with a senior pathologist on a weekly basis and turnaround of cases is expected to meet clinical and research expectations. The fellow will be responsible for participating in weekly seminars based on the Joint Pathology Center Wednesday Slide Conference (WSC) material. In addition the fellow will participate in weekly clinical veterinary and pathology rounds on campus. The fellow will be expected to investigate and prepare a manuscript of interesting cases or retrospective analyses of diseases/conditions to submit for publication. This fellow will be responsible for presenting cases for the Virtual Slide Conferences conducted by the NPRC Pathology Working group participating in journal club with residents in laboratory animal medicine and preparing a submission for the Joint Pathology Center (WSC). The fellow will be responsible for teaching visiting veterinary student externs on pathology rotations as applicable and for assisting with training of support staff in pathologyspecific necropsy techniques.
Key Responsibilities & Performance Standards:
1. Perform gross postmortem evaluation of laboratory NHP in support of the ONPRC research mission and NHP colony. This includes administering sedative/anesthetic agents for euthanasia performing perfusions and special dissections tissue collection and distribution determining specimens needed for supplemental laboratory tests data collection and report preparation.
2. Perform microscopic evaluation of NHP and other laboratory and wildlife species when indicated (less than 5% of caseload). in support of colony and research aims
3. Participation in training activities including weekly histology review with senior pathologist weekly JPC Wednesday Slide Conference presentations clinical veterinary rounds pathology rounds LAM journal club and preparation of annual submissions to JPC and Virtual Slide Conference.
of pathology data preparation of case reports and projects for publication
5. Other duties as assigned in support of the Pathology Services Unit
Required Qualifications
Education:
- D.V.M./V.M.D. degree from a veterinary school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association
Experience:
- Demonstrated interest in laboratory animal pathology
Job Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats in English
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with coworkers investigators and animal care staff
Ability to work independently in a small group and oneonone with pathologists and staff
Ability to prioritize work demands
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Two years of anatomical pathology residency and have passed ACVP phase 1 exam
Job Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
- Experience in gross and microscopic interpretation of lesions collection and analysis of data necropsy report preparation scientific report preparation
Additional Details
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Some work is performed in a laboratory setting with potential risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals human and monkey tissue potentially containing agents infectious to humans including Macacine herpesvirus 1 other biohazardous agents and dry ice
- Some work conducted at Animal Biosafety Level 3
- Evening and weekend work occasionally as required by scope of the position
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & EQUIPMENT USAGE:
- Ability to carry and lift up to 40 lbs
- Ability to stand for up to four hours per day
- Ability to sit and use a computer and/or microscope for one to two hours at a time
- Adequate manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform tissue dissections gross and microscopic evaluations and operate a microscope
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment including powered air purifying respirator (PAPR)
All are welcome
Employment Type
Full-Time
