Clinical Pathologist

The veterinary clinical pathologists provide digital cytology and consultative services to veterinary clientele in support of HeskaView+ Specialists Services and support clinician - focused educational initiatives. 

Heska an Antech company is dedicated to quality pet care. Through innovation, invention, and strategic partnerships with worldwide leaders in diagnostics and treatments, Heska provides the benefits of the latest generation technologies to veterinarians. Heska’s range of complete blood diagnostic solutions include biochemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunoassay, heartworm, as well as other assays. Heska is at the forefront of high definition digital radiology and ultrasound for small and large animals and is a leader in point of care telecytology with a team of experienced clinical pathology specialists.  Heska offers complete allergy solutions from testing and interpretation to immunotherapeutic options.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Describe and interpret cytologic preparations from fine needle aspirates, body fluids and hematologic specimens to determine the cause of disease or death in animals
• Prepare pathology narrative reports of cytologic, hermatologic and clinical pathology data.
• Dictating medical evaluations using Dragon and other dictating software
• Consult with Veterinarians about diseases detected in sample tissues and fluids based on test results and clinical findings through phone, email, or communication platform (Zoom, Teams)
• Participate in Pathology meetings
• Describe, interpret and generate reports for research samples in companion and laboratory animals, including cerebrospinal fluid, bone marrow aspirates and hematologic data.
• Provide medical second opinions as requested by clients or from colleagues.
• Describe and interpret histopathologic findings from bone marrow core biopsies.
• Provide scientific and technical advice to laboratory staff and Veterinarians with regard to sample collection and submission.
• Stay current on veterinary and medical practiced through continuously reviewing journal publications, text books and attending continuing education conferences and seminars
• Participate in the Quality Control program
• Maintain proficiency in clinical diagnostic skills
• Assist in other duties relevant to Clinical Pathology and other lab services
• May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives special projects or other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent
• Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Pathologists
• Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in respective state

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to think outside the box, with a keen attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Strong passion for helping people and animals
• Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Previous experience in a lab environment a plus
• Proven ability to work effectively with clients and management is required
• The ability to work effectively remotely with minimal supervision
• Previous experience with Dragon software a plus.
• Previous experience with Dicom viewers a plus
•  Fluency in English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extensive sitting, phone, microscope and computer use
• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch
• May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 15 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person
• Ability to communicate verbally on the telephone and in person
• Extended hours may be needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee will primarily work in a typical office environment including use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, data base management, email, and the Internet. The employee is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system.

Heska an Antech company offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits and more:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (multiple plans available)

• Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

• Several other health and wellness benefits

We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!

Heska an Antech company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.