Residency Training in Clinical Pathology
The University of California, Davis has a residency position available in Veterinary Clinical Pathology beginning July 28, 2027. The 3-year program is designed to fulfill training requirements and eligibility for board certification in clinical pathology by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Training emphasizes analytical and interpretive skills in diagnostic laboratory medicine (hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, surgical pathology); basic principles of pathophysiology and disease; and quality control, test validation, instrumentation and laboratory data management. The resident will be based in the UC Davis William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and provide service and consultation to clinicians, technicians, residents, and students under the supervision of 4 board-certified clinical pathologists. The resident will participate in rounds and seminars, contribute to publication of case material, and design and execute an original research project. Residents also will participate in teaching clinical pathology to veterinary students. Opportunities exist for externships at diagnostic laboratories, pharmaceutical/biotech industries, and clinical laboratories for zoo animals, laboratory animals, and primates. Candidates with interest in an advanced (PhD) degree are especially encouraged to apply. Minimum qualifications are graduation from a school of veterinary medicine and one year of internship or equivalent practice experience. Starting salary is $56,124 plus benefits and paid time off. Continuation to subsequent years is contingent on satisfactory performance.
Applicants should submit a statement of career goals, curriculum vitae, veterinary school transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation by email to: [email protected]
Deadline for receipt of application materials is 11:59pm PST on Monday October 5, 2027.
For more information, contact Dr. Austin Viall ([email protected]).
The University of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to a campus climate that supports equality and respect for differences based on gender, cultural ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation.
Foreign nationals must be eligible for either a TN or J-1 Scholar visa, with no bars or home country requirement, for the duration of the program. We will NOT pursue other visa categories. The offer of any house officer position may be withdrawn if written evidence of a visa is not provided by July 1, 2027. Please see the Information for Foreign Applicants page for more information.