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Anatomic Pathologist

PathologyFull-Time

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Job Description

As an Anatomic Pathologist, you will be responsible for gross and/or microscopic examination of anatomic pathology specimens and preparation of pathology reports promptly. Ask any of our veterinary professionals what their goal is, and you will likely hear, “advancing the state of veterinary medicine.”

With a strong focus on peer-to-peer education and developing relationships with key opinion leaders in the industry, our veterinary team works closely with our lines of business to ensure world-class products and services for veterinarians and their practices.

In This Role You will meet caseload and turnaround expectations. You will provide telephone consultations to clients. You will consult with and assist other pathologists as needed to promote collegiality.

You will interact with, advise and assist laboratory personnel in proper specimen processing techniques and function as the pathologist on duty. You will promote the growth of IDEXX by actively participating in pathologist meetings and developing and maintaining professional relationships/contact with clients.

You will participate in the quality control programs. You will maintain proficiency and develop diagnostic skills through regular continuing education. Time will be available from routine diagnostic responsibilities to allow the pathologist to engage in other professional activities as approved by management.

Such activities should improve the function or professional reputation of IDEXX. CPD is enabled. What You Will Need to Succeed You are a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.

Pathology Board Certified - American College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP) or European College of Veterinary Pathology (ECVP) preferred. MMedVet(Path) also considered. You are familiar with current topics and issues in clinical veterinary medicine. You are able to type and use dictation equipment.

You have excellent communication skills and interpersonal capabilities with a service-oriented attitude. You can work independently on routine tasks and need minimal guidance, with the ability to organize and prioritize work. Experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory is preferred.

Some experience in a diagnostic field (surgical pathology preferred). Computer skills are required. Why IDEXX? We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters.

An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here. Let’s pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

An innovation leader in every industry we serve, IDEXX follows its Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. Approximately one-third of our team is located outside the United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Anatomic Pathologist will be responsible for the gross and/or microscopic examination of anatomic pathology specimens and promptly preparing pathology reports. Responsibilities also include providing telephone consultations to clients and consulting with and assisting other pathologists to promote collegiality.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent, with preference for Pathology Board Certification (ACVP or ECVP), though MMedVet(Path) is considered. Required skills include familiarity with current clinical veterinary medicine topics, typing, dictation equipment use, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Gross ExaminationPathology ReportingTelephone ConsultationOrganizationPrioritization

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Anatomic Pathologist at IDEXX a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pathology — ranked against 231 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Idexx holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 86/100, 7 active listings.

Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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About Idexx

Biotechnology Research
Westbrook, Maine
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Incentives
Purposeful work