Diagnostic Veterinarian

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

Yes

Posting Number

AP

Position Type

Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Resch Sci/Scholar I

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week

40

Proposed Annual Salary Range

$90,000-110,000

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

12/15/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Clinical Hematopathology Laboratory is within the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The Laboratory consists of a team of 12 technical staff, 6 veterinarians (including 2 clinical pathologists and 1 anatomic pathologist), 1 research scientist, and 3 – 5 PhD students. The Laboratory is equipped with a cell sorter, two flow cytometers (one spectral), droplet digital PCR instruments, a liquid handling robot, two sequencers and complete cell culture capabilities.

Position Summary

The Clinical Hematopathology Laboratory at Colorado State University is seeking an individual with a DVM/VMD degree for a two-year (renewable) position. Responsibilities will include analysis and reporting of a variety of molecular and cellular assays, with immunophenotyping of small animal hematopoietic malignancies by flow cytometry being the largest proportion of the work. Discussing results with client veterinarians is an important part of this position. Individuals may also carry out clinical research projects such as the production of primary case reports and other kinds of clinical publications as time and interest of the candidate permits. No experience in any of the assays is necessary. Job requirements include an interest in hematopathology, a very strong work ethic and an interest in learning new techniques.

This position is fully in-person with no options for hybrid or remote work. Recurrent laboratory activities include weekly lab meetings, weekly Clinical Pathology rounds, monthly Clinical Hematopathology rounds, and bi-weekly research meetings. There are opportunities for the successful candidate to take courses and participate in national meetings and workshops.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the proposed start date. The department will unfortunately not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Required Job Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the proposed start date. The department will unfortunately not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, an interest in hematopathology.
• No experience in any of the assays is necessary.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category

Clinical diagnostics

Duty/Responsibility

• Interpret and report diagnostic results of flow cytometry and molecular assays in dogs and cats and communicate with clients about interpretation of these results.

Percentage Of Time

85

Job Duty Category

Clinical research

Duty/Responsibility

• Prepare case series and clinical case reports for publication.

Percentage Of Time

15

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences and personal skills align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current CV/resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will be contacted for qualified candidates upon application.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contact

Kailee Martin,

EEO

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