Post doctoral Scholar/Residency in Veterinary Pathology

The University of Kentucky, Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center (LDDC) invites applications for a three year residency program in veterinary anatomic pathology to commence July 1st, 2010. This three year program with annual reappointment based on performance is designed to prepare individuals for a successful career in veterinary pathology and certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. The LDDC is a full service accredited laboratory to which a wide variety of species are submitted for diagnostic testing, including: horses, cattle, small ruminants, dogs, cats, wildlife and exotic species. Greater than 4,000 necropsies are performed per year and more than 3,500 surgical pathology submissions are received.

Training involves exposure to the extensive case material available through the necropsy and surgical pathology services and is augmented by seminars encompassing all portions of the board examination. Residents are mentored by seven anatomic pathologists. Opportunities for graduate research training are available in the research department of the college including, but not limited to, the Gluck Equine Research Center.  Additionally, opportunities to interact with local equine referral hospitals are available and encouraged. Benefits include health insurance and paid leave. Additionally, there is an annual travel stipend for training courses, regional and national meetings.

A DVM or equivalent degree and good academic credentials are required.  Interested candidates should contact Dr. Laura Kennedy, Assistant Professor, Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center, P.O. Box 14125, Lexington, KY, 40512, by phone (859)253-0571 or e-mail: drlaurakennedy@uky.edu. Candidates should send a letter of intent stating interests and career goals, curriculum vitae, veterinary transcripts, and three letters of reference. Electronic submissions are highly encouraged. Applications are due by November 13, 2009. Candidates will be notified on or after December 1, 2009.

The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity University. We encourage applications from women, minorities and all interested and qualified people.

The Kentucky legislature recently passed a law requiring state postsecondary institutions to conduct pre-employment national background checks (PNBC) on all prospective regular full-time, regular part-time, temporary and student employee hires, beginning July 12, 2006. Additionally, all applicants for employment will be required to complete an employment application requesting self-disclosure of felony convictions.

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