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Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Faculty Position Assistant, Associate, or Full ProfessorLyon College ... Alternative hiring models including part time, non-benefit eligible positions will be considered.

$175K - $220K/yr

... pathologist submission), plasma and rattlesnake antivenom, plus fully equipped surgery with ... Open to full-time or part-time veterinarians for 12-14 shifts per month, typically 12-hour shifts ...

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How much do part time veterinary pathologist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time veterinary pathologist in the United States is $249,001.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $203,500.00 and $301,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time veterinary pathologist?

A part time veterinary pathologist is a veterinarian who specializes in diagnosing animal diseases by examining tissues, organs, and bodily fluids, but works on a reduced or flexible schedule rather than full time. They often analyze samples, interpret lab results, and provide reports to help veterinarians treat animals more effectively. Part time veterinary pathologists may work in academic, research, or clinical laboratory settings, and their work is essential for advancing animal health and disease prevention. This role allows professionals to balance their career with other commitments or interests.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by a part time veterinary pathologist?

As a part-time veterinary pathologist, you'll often be responsible for examining animal tissue samples, conducting necropsies, and preparing diagnostic reports. Balancing a varied caseload within limited hours can be a common challenge, requiring strong time management and prioritization skills. Collaboration with veterinarians, laboratory technicians, and sometimes researchers is frequent, ensuring accurate diagnoses and supporting animal health outcomes. The role often offers flexibility but may require adapting to fluctuating workloads and urgent cases.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time veterinary pathologist?

To thrive as a Part Time Veterinary Pathologist, you need a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, board certification in veterinary pathology, and strong diagnostic skills in animal disease. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems, digital microscopy, and specialized diagnostic tools is typically required. Excellent attention to detail, communication, and time management are standout soft skills for this role. These skills ensure accurate diagnoses, effective collaboration with veterinary teams, and the ability to balance workload efficiently in a part-time setting.

What is the difference between Part Time Veterinary Pathologist vs Part Time Veterinary Laboratory Technician?

AspectPart Time Veterinary PathologistPart Time Veterinary Laboratory Technician
CredentialsDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent, specialized pathology trainingAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology or related field
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, diagnostic labsVeterinary clinics, diagnostic labs, research settings
Employer & IndustryVeterinary diagnostic labs, research institutions, universitiesVeterinary clinics, diagnostic labs, animal hospitals
Work FocusAnalyzing tissue samples, diagnosing diseases, researchPreparing samples, running tests, assisting veterinarians

The main difference is that Part Time Veterinary Pathologists hold advanced degrees and focus on diagnosing diseases through tissue analysis, often in research or diagnostic labs. Part Time Veterinary Laboratory Technicians support these processes by preparing samples and conducting tests under supervision. Both roles are essential in veterinary diagnostics but differ in education, responsibilities, and work scope.

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What are the most commonly searched types of Veterinary Pathologist jobs?

The most popular types of Veterinary Pathologist jobs are:

Infographic showing various Part Time Veterinary Pathologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $249,001 per year, or $119.7 per hour.

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Job description

Title: Part-Time Veterinary Technician
Reports To: Director of Clinical Medicine
Position Managed: Veterinary Technician Students and Volunteers
Department: Zoological Health Program 
Location: Primarily Bronx Zoo; Occasional multi-site at other WCS Parks
Employment Type: Part-Time
Pay Range: $26.00 - $28.00/hour
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean.  We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence.  Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
Position Summary: 
Based at the Bronx Zoo's Wildlife Health Center, this position assists veterinarians and full-time veterinary technicians in providing healthcare to animals in the WCS collection at all 5 Parks and assists in training professionals, students and volunteers, as part of the health care team. This position contributes to, enlarges, and upholds the WCS policies toward the Equal Employment Opportunities for women, minorities, veterans, the handicapped and other designated groups.
Principal Responsibilities:
  • Perform treatments on and monitor animals in the hospital or on-grounds, which includes preparation and administration of daily medications; setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting intravenous catheters, fluids, and constant rate infusions; and record keeping.
  • Also, it includes feeding and cleaning enclosures of hospitalized animals when necessary.
  • Prepare for, assist during, and clean up after any clinical procedures (including surgical procedures) on collection animals and occasional wildlife animals in the hospital and on zoo grounds.
  • This includes providing and monitoring anesthesia, intubating, and recovery of animals as part of the routine medical management of the WCS collection.
  • Operate and maintain veterinary diagnostic imaging equipment, including digital-based radiology (portable and stationary equipment), CT equipment, endoscopy, and ultrasound systems.
  • Position animals for imaging; accurately configure, label, and archive radiographs and other diagnostic images.
  • Assist with the maintenance of the inventory of hospital medicines and supplies.
  • Assist with ordering and re-stocking of medications and stock supplies in all clinical areas of the center.
  • Assist with record keeping of controlled substances.
  • Maintain cleanliness and overall organization of the WHC.
  • Maintain the Preventative Medicine Program via coordination of dispensing monthly preventative medications and administration of routine vaccines to collection animals within guidelines provided by Veterinarians.
  • Perform clinical pathology testing as needed in absence of Laboratory Supervising Veterinary Technician including manual and automated Complete Blood Count, urinalysis, fecal exams, cytology, point of care biochemical tests, STAT biochemical tests, water coliform testing, and other lab diagnostics as required in a zoo laboratory setting.
  • Must prepare and ship laboratory samples in accordance with current IATA shipment regulations.
  • Assist Laboratory Supervising Veterinary Technician with testing as needed.
  • Assist with maintenance and be able to operate veterinary hospital equipment.
  • Assist in training the hospital volunteers, students, and new employees as required.
  • Perform related tasks and duties as required.
  • Ability to work in a complex healthcare environment with animals of diverse taxa and with multiple veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team that interacts closely with other departments, including Animal Care and Facilities teams.
  • Ability to provide daily oversight of technical support team.
  • Ability to represent WCS in a professional manner in all activities and to provide a positive example to all staff.
  • Must understand and be able to comply with DEA regulations pertaining to controlled substances in veterinary practice.
  • Assures safety of self, staff, animals, and guests through regular participation in safety training and activities; compliance with standard operating procedures; and proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

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