Pathologist (SR. VETERINARIAN-LG)

Company: Busch Entertainment Corporation - Busch Gardens, Tampa
Location: Tampa, FL

Requirements and Competencies

• Must be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Must have ACVP diplomate status or qualifications for completion of the ACVP examination in anatomic pathology
• Have a minimum of one year of experience with exotic animal pathology
• Must be able to obtain Florida Veterinary License
• Demonstrated ability to write concise and accurate reports on pathological specimens and provide advice to clients (general practitioners and some specialist practitioners)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Enthusiasm and motivation to work within the area of exotic animal diagnostic pathology
• Proven ability to organize, liaise and collaborate with others

Primary Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a complete anatomic diagnostic pathology service for a diverse collection of animals
• Performing gross examinations with sample collections for histology and ancillary diagnostics, subgross sectioning of tissues for histologic processing, evaluation of tissue slides and coordination of ancillary results to generate a report
• Conduct individual necropsy examinations
• Work with existing pathology personnel to perform population health assessments and investigate disease concerns
• Oversee and direct investigations of health concerns as directed by the BEC veterinary team

Additional Information
Date Posted: 12/16/2008
Date Removed: 1/9/2009
Department: Zoological Department
Band: G
Salary: $86246-107808 Yearly
Position Type: Full Time
Job ID: RJ-2008-1250
Reports To: Glenn Young
Relocation Provided: Yes
Recruiter: JOHN MEZZEI

If interested, please apply on-line at buschjobs.com. 

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