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Madison, Wisconsin

Anatomic Pathologist

PathologyIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes.

Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges.

As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients.

With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking an Anatomic Pathologist to join our team in Madison, WI!

Job Responsibilities

Perform the complex microscopic evaluation and interpretation of tissue sections from animals exposed to test materials and correlate these findings with necropsy, organ weight and clinical pathology findings.

Author comprehensive pathology narrative reports of microscopic, gross, and clinical pathology findings, while meeting report deadlines.

Supervise necropsies and provide scientific guidance to necropsy technicians to ensure accuracy and compliance with protocols and SOP’s.

  • Communicate the significance of pathologic findings to study directors, clients and other individuals.
  • Participate in histopathology consultations and peer reviews with other pathologists
  • Attend pre-initiation and/or pre-necropsy meetings.

Perform internal peer reviews of in-house toxicology reports that include interpretations of Anatomic Pathology data.

Take photomicrographs of tissues/lesions as directed by protocol or client request for inclusion in reports, consultations and/or submission to regulatory agencies.

Provide diagnostic support to the Department of Laboratory Animal Medicine in their disease surveillance programs.

  • Participate in process improvement projects.
  • Attend scientific meetings and continuing education seminars.
  • Author scientific manuscripts and give presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

DVM or VMD degree or other Veterinary degree

Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or European College of Veterinary Pathologists.

Preferred Qualifications

1 or more years of experience in toxicologic pathology.

Additional Job Standards

Formal pathology residency or graduate studies at an institution in which the training of veterinary pathologists is a primary function.

Ability to evaluate tissue sections from animals, including the interpretation of histomorphologic findings for each tissue of every animal, as well as selected special stains and procedures.

Ability to formulate pathology tables by direct entry of all histomorphologic findings into a computerized data collection system.

  • Ability to conduct necropsies and recognize, describe and interpret findings at necropsy.
  • Ability to provide scientific guidance and feedback to histology technicians to correct artifacts and prevent reoccurrence of technical problems, and to ensure accuracy and compliance with protocols, SOP’s and client expectations of quality histotechnology.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent people skills.
  • Ability to work after hours and weekend work as required or defined by the duty roster.
  • Ability to sit at a microscope for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time for necropsy supervision.

At Labcorp, You Can Expect the Following

Innovative Environment: Join a leading healthcare organization committed to driving innovation through internal development to help improve health and improve lives. You participate in cutting edge projects that change the course of our industry on a daily basis.

Collaborative Culture: Work in a dynamic, inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters collaboration.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please click here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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Key Responsibilities

Perform complex microscopic evaluation and interpretation of tissue sections while correlating findings with necropsy and clinical pathology data. Supervise necropsies, provide scientific guidance to technicians, and author comprehensive pathology narrative reports for clients and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Requires a DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree and board certification by the ACVP or ECVP. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of experience in toxicologic pathology.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Data InterpretationScientific ReportingRegulatory CompliancePeer ReviewPhotomicrographyTechnical Guidance

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Lab holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 13 active listings.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 231 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
STD/LTD
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Tuition Reimbursement