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Anatomical Pathology Residency

The Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL), Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri is accepting applications for a 3-year residency in veterinary anatomic pathology, to begin August 2021. The successful candidate will join seven faculty members and two additional residents in providing diagnostic services to the MU Veterinary Health Center and external clients of the VMDL. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Missouri veterinary license; this requires a passing NAVLE score in addition to graduation from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or an ECFVG certificate.

The VMDL provides in-depth laboratory diagnostic support to veterinary practitioners, livestock and poultry industry interests, companion animal interests, wildlife conservationists, scientists utilizing animals in their research at the university and elsewhere in the state, regulatory officials, and clinicians of the MU Veterinary Health Center. The VMDL, accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD), is a National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) Level I laboratory and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN) Tier I laboratory. The VMDL receives more than 50,000 accessions and the Anatomical Pathology section handles more than 1,200 necropsy cases and 9,000 biopsy cases each year.

Residents are trained in gross and microscopic examination of specimens from necropsy and biopsy cases submitted and are expected to attend pertinent rounds (e.g., pathology rounds, dermatopathology rounds, neuropathology rounds, Wednesday Slide Conference, ocular pathology rounds). The program is designed to qualify the trainee to successfully sit for anatomic pathology certification examination by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists.

Application packets should include a curriculum vitae, letter of intent including statement of career goals, veterinary school transcript (electronic scans of official transcripts are acceptable), and names and contact information for three individuals willing to serve as references.  Applicants should ask individuals serving as references to submit a letter of reference directly to Dr. Kuroki via email or to the address below. Applications will undergo initial evaluation on October 16th, 2020. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.

If you have questions feel free to contact me at kurokik@missouri.edu

Please direct applications to the email address above or to:

Kei Kuroki, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP
810 E. Campus Loop
Columbia, MO 65211
phone 573-882-6811
www.vmdl.missouri.edu

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The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving  the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

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Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

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Message from the Director

The University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory and Missouri’s only laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. The VMDL is a Level I Lab of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, Tier I Lab of the FDA Veterinary Laboratory Response Network, and a National Poultry Improvement Plan authorized lab. The VMDL maintains an effective quality assurance and quality control program.

The VMDL has formal anatomical pathology, clinical pathology, and clinical microbiology training programs. The VMDL faculty hold academic appointments in the Departments of Veterinary Pathobiology and Veterinary Biomedical Sciences. The director is administratively responsible to the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine for the overall operation of the laboratory and its multiple missions of public service, teaching, research and continuing education/extension.

The VMDL faculty and staff work diligently to provide relevant, timely and cost-effective diagnostic services to our clients and to create a positive learning environment for our students and residents. In 2021, the VMDL processed approximately 55,756 accessions and performed more than 162,000 diagnostic tests. The diagnostic service was utilized by veterinarians and owners in 105 counties in Missouri and 43 US states and Canadian provinces.

About the MU VMDL

The VMDL is a full-service laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD). The VMDL provides in-depth laboratory diagnostic support to veterinary practitioners, livestock and poultry industry interests, companion animal interests, wildlife conservationists, scientists utilizing animals in their research throughout the university, state and regulatory officials, and clinicians of the MU Veterinary Health Center.

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