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How much do anatomic veterinary pathologist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for anatomic veterinary pathologist in California is $245,740.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $200,800.00 and $297,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an anatomic veterinary pathologist?

An Anatomic Veterinary Pathologist specializes in diagnosing diseases in animals by examining tissues and organs. They perform necropsies (animal autopsies) and analyze biopsy samples to identify abnormalities, infections, and cancers. Their findings help veterinarians, researchers, and public health officials improve animal health, develop treatments, and monitor disease outbreaks. They often work in laboratories, universities, government agencies, or pharmaceutical companies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an anatomic veterinary pathologist?

To thrive as an Anatomic Veterinary Pathologist, you need advanced knowledge of veterinary pathology, strong diagnostic skills, and a DVM or equivalent degree with board certification (such as ACVP or ECVP) typically required. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems, histopathology techniques, and microscopy is essential. Excellent attention to detail, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work collaboratively are valued soft skills in this field. These abilities are crucial for accurate disease diagnosis, effective client consultation, and supporting animal health outcomes in clinical, research, or diagnostic settings.

What does an anatomic veterinary pathologist do?

On a typical day, an Anatomic Veterinary Pathologist examines tissue and organ samples from animals to diagnose diseases, performs necropsies, and prepares detailed pathology reports. You may also consult with veterinarians, researchers, and sometimes clients to discuss findings and support treatment or research recommendations. The role often involves working in laboratory and office environments, and may require collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in academic, commercial, or government settings. The balance between diagnostic duties, research, and communication varies depending on the employer and the specific focus of the position.

What are the most commonly searched types of Anatomic Veterinary Pathologist jobs in California? The most popular types of Anatomic Veterinary Pathologist jobs in California are:
Infographic showing various Anatomic Veterinary Pathologist job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $245,740 per year, or $118.1 per hour.

Academic Research Scientist/Assistant/Associate/Professor

UC Davis Health System

Woodland, CA • On-site

$80K - $220K/yr

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The salary range for this position is $80,800-$220,900. This position includes membership in the https://aadocs.ucdavis.edu/policies/apm/apm-670.pdf.

Academic Research Scientist - Pharmacogenomics.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California (UC) Davis, School of Medicine is seeking a dynamic academic research investigator at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the In-Residence Series who can develop or who has already established an independent hypothesis-based research program pertinent to pharmacogenomics.

The expectation is that the candidate will spend approximately 90-95% effort conducting research and 5-10% teaching. Successful candidates are expected to develop and sustain nationally recognized, independent research programs supported by extramural funding with salary support such as NIH and other federal or foundation sources. The candidate is required to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment, and the ability to build and maintain productive professional relationships with medical and technical staff, trainees, and others. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the many strengths in the department, UC Davis Health and UC Davis campus including, but not limited to, strong collaborative relationships with the Alzheimer Disease Center, MIND Institute, the Institute for Regenerative Medicine, NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the UC Davis Health Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center and Shriner's Children's Hospital. The successful applicant will play an active role with the Center for Comparative Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, and/or the California National Primate Center. These resources provide a rich environment for translational discovery, interdisciplinary collaboration, and high-impact biomedical research. The successful applicant will serve as a bridge between veterinary and human medicine, including working with translational animal models. Involvement with the intricacies of human clinical research will be expected.

Teaching duties may include didactic lectures, seminars and laboratory teaching to undergraduate or graduate students, and/or small group teaching of residents, fellows, medical students, graduate students, and students in other health professional programs.

All faculty must demonstrate the ability to foster collegiality and work collaboratively in a diverse environment and adhere to university policies and procedures.

For the full position description and to apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF07734

UC Davis conducts more than 11 million clinical tests annually in state-of-the-art clinical laboratories. Annual anatomic pathology volumes equate to: 24,000+ surgical pathology, 9,108+ gynecologic cytology, 3,777+ non-gyn cytology and 2,642 fine needle aspiration biopsies. The laboratory includes a total laboratory automation system for clinical chemistry and hematology, one of the newest and most comprehensive throughout inland northern California. Clinical services are organized into subspecialty teams to provide focused expertise for clinical teams and to enhance collaborative relationships with our clinical colleagues.

The program has many award-winning faculty educators and hosts 16 residents in combined anatomic and clinical pathology training. Fellowships include cytology, hematopathology, informatics, transfusion medicine and two subspecialty surgical pathology fellowships (gynecologic/breast and gastrointestinal/liver).

The UC Davis Department of Pathology is ranked among the top 40 academic pathology departments for NIH funding departments nationally, and our faculty are integrated as leaders and/or collaborators in every research theme within the UC Davis Health System, with special strengths in cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, novel tissue imaging and informatics/artificial intelligence. The department founded the new Center for Diagnostic Innovation (CDxI) which provides resources and expertise to support clinical trials and new test development, and serves as an epicenter for improving test delivery, decision-making, quality programs, and utilization. Core research services available in CDxI and elsewhere in the department include histology and tissue microarray, biorepositories, genomics, and proteomics.

The UC Davis School of Medicine is part of the UC Davis Health System, which is also comprised of the UC Davis Medical Center, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, and the UC Davis Medical Group, an 800-member physician practice network. UCDHS has more than 10,000 faculty and staff and an annual budget of $1.6 billion; UC Davis is an established leader in the use of telecommunications and information technology to advance health. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the SOM among the top 50 medical schools in the nation.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7319610


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