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State of Arkansas

VETERINARY SPECIALIST

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$118K - $175K/yr

Primary Responsibilities Assist in the development and implementation of animal health policies to ... Expertise in veterinary pathology test modalities, including sample requirements and result ...

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How much do assistant veterinary pathology jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant veterinary pathology in the United States is $17.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Veterinary Pathology vs Veterinary Laboratory Technician?

AspectAssistant Veterinary PathologyVeterinary Laboratory Technician
Required CredentialsTypically a high school diploma or associate degree; specialized training in pathologyAssociate degree or certification in veterinary technology
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, veterinary schoolsVeterinary clinics, laboratories, research settings
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, veterinary schools, diagnostic labsAnimal hospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilities
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in pathology labs, career differencesComparing veterinary lab roles, job responsibilities

Assistant Veterinary Pathology professionals assist in preparing and analyzing tissue samples for disease diagnosis, often working closely with pathologists. Veterinary Laboratory Technicians perform similar tasks but may have broader responsibilities in various veterinary lab tests. Both roles require laboratory skills and certifications, but Assistant Veterinary Pathology positions are more specialized in pathology work.

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Senior Veterinary Pathologist, Pathology Core Chief

Senior Veterinary Pathologist, Pathology Core Chief

Cape Fox Shared Services

Frederick, MD • On-site

$99.43/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Title
Senior Veterinary Pathologist, Pathology Core Chief
Job Description
The total hourly pay for this exempt position is $99.43 for up to 40 hours per week. This rate represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, for eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including specified holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.
Cape Fox Facilities Services (CFFS) is seeking an experienced Senior Veterinary Pathologist, Pathology Core Chief to provide services in support of the overall functions of the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The Pathology Core will provide Pathology, Histology and Clinical Pathology support for all animal studies performed at the Integrated Research Facility-Frederick (IRF-Frederick). This role also includes support of organoid or organ-chip research programs. The Pathology team will perform and assist necropsies performed at IRF-Frederick, will process all collected tissues following accepted SOPs, will perform immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and special stain assays on collected tissue and will analyze and interpret pathology slides. The Pathology Core will also provide written reports for all analyses and support manuscript writing as requested. Pathologists within the Core are also expected to pursue their own research interests within the scope of material collected during the course of research activities at the IRF-Frederick and with the concurrence of the project lead. Manuscripts for any research activities should be written for peer-reviewed publications and presentation at national and international conferences or symposia.
Technical Requirements:
Title: Senior Veterinary Pathologist, Pathology Core Chief

  • Provide pathology services to support animal studies, such as assist the Federal Task Leader to manage a team of pathology, histology and clinical pathology professionals to support necropsy and histology research efforts.
  • Responsible for working with research staff to coordinate pathology and histology support, is responsible for postmortem examination (necropsy) in the BSL-4 containment laboratory, and documentation of gross observations/diagnoses in support of animal studies.
  • Provides expertise in the following areas: necropsy (examination, data capture, and reporting); histopathology (examination, data capture, and reporting); histology/immunohistochemistry lab operations; histomorphometry operations/analysis; and digital pathology operations/services.
  • Assist the Federal Task Leader with managing a team of pathology, histology and clinical pathology professionals
  • Works with research staff to coordinate necropsies and sample analyses
  • Performs and facilitates gross and histologic examination of samples collected during necropsies including special stains, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization; develops comprehensive written reports
  • Additional duties include supporting mission priorities in laboratory setting to complete research studies.
  • Travel and Training
Travel Requirements
0 - 10%
Job Requirements
  • Must be able to work in a BSL-4 setting with select agents and be enrolled in the NIAID-IRF
  • Frederick Biosurety program to include passing and maintaining Tier-III security clearance.
Specific Qualifications:
  • Board certified Veterinary Pathologist (DVM, ACVP); with PhD preferred
  • Previous recent biocontainment (BSL-3 or BSL-4) experience required; BSL-4 experience preferred
  • Direct staff management experience required.
  • Strong leadership and mentorship abilities
Occupational Health/Physical Requirements and Worksite Hazards:
  • Occupational health/physical requirements is required

Category
Science / Research
Location
NIH - Frederick National Laboratory - Fort Detrick, MD 21701 US (Primary)
Education
Doctorate

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