In-Clinic Clinical Pathologist
Listed compensation
$165K
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Job Description
*Relocation Package Provided As an In-Clinic Clinical Pathologist in Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey with IDEXX, you will have the opportunity to provide top quality diagnostic services for our veterinary clients.
You’ll be a member of a team of pathologists who are not only skilled and passionate about what they do, but who also value collaboration and sharing of ideas.
In this role, you will be responsible for the examination of digitally scanned and glass clinical pathology specimens in order to provide clients with diagnostic evaluations, as well as any necessary follow-up consultation. A high level of importance is placed on quality, timeliness, and customer service.
In this role, you will... Provide high-quality reports and work tasks in accordance with best practices and the highest standards.
Complete tasks with proficiency and skill, meeting and occasionally exceeding expectations for quantity and TAT in diagnostic pathology, education, research, customer-focus and/or project work Have few to no misdiagnoses / discordant second opinions. Actively seek new skills and apply these to daily tasks.
Attend regular CE and shares knowledge with others to improve outcomes. Be dependable, and meet work/task deadlines. Work independently with some supervision. Respond positively to feedback and work independently and with the supervisor to improve performance. Be self-motivated to improve performance and knowledge.
Take the initiative to set and achieve personal goals. Adapt positively to change with minimal mentoring. Communicate with respect and sensitivity and a strong sense of self-awareness of how actions impact and influence others.
Increase agility in communicating with colleagues, especially those with different styles and in difficult situations. Support decisions of the team with a positive mindset and actions. Be an active participant in teams, meetings/rounds or committees within the pathology department.
Seek to improve leadership skills through training and/or action learning. What do you need to succeed in this role? Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent required. Pathology Board Certified - American College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP) or ECVCP highly preferred.
ACVP or ECVCP board-eligible candidates also welcome to apply. Familiarity with current topics and issues in clinical veterinary medicine. A service-oriented attitude. Ability to organize and prioritize work.
What you can expect from us: Starting Salary: $165,000 / year + opportunity for additional production pay Opportunity for annual cash bonus Health / Dental / Vision
Benefits
Day-One 5% matching 401k & employee stock purchase plan Additional benefits including but not limited to paid time off, continuing education allowance / time off, licensure/professional dues allowance, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, foundation donation matching, and much more!
Why IDEXX We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters.
An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to 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. So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.
At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. 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 clinical pathologist will examine digitally scanned and glass specimens to provide diagnostic evaluations and follow-up consultations for veterinary clients. They are expected to maintain high standards of quality and timeliness while actively participating in departmental teams and research initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent. Board certification or board-eligibility with the American College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP) or ECVCP is highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates In-Clinic Clinical Pathologist at IDEXX a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very 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).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $152k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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