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How much do veterinary anatomic pathology jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for veterinary anatomic pathology in the United States is $165,527.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,000.00 and $218,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a veterinary anatomic pathologist?

A Veterinary Anatomic Pathology job involves diagnosing diseases in animals by examining tissues and organs at the microscopic and macroscopic levels. Veterinary anatomic pathologists work in research, academia, government, or private industry, contributing to disease surveillance, drug development, and education. They perform post-mortem examinations (necropsies) and analyze biopsy samples to identify causes of illness. Their findings help veterinarians, researchers, and public health officials make informed decisions about animal and human health.

What does a veterinary anatomic pathologist do?

A typical day for a Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist involves examining tissue samples and organs from animals, preparing and interpreting microscopic slides, and generating detailed pathology reports. You will often collaborate with veterinarians, researchers, or pharmaceutical teams to provide diagnostic insight and support clinical or research decisions. Routine responsibilities also include attending case review meetings, participating in necropsies, and sometimes mentoring veterinary students or residents. The work is primarily laboratory-based but requires strong communication skills to explain findings and contribute to multidisciplinary teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in veterinary anatomic pathology?

To thrive in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology, you typically need a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, advanced training or residency in anatomic pathology, and board certification (e.g., ACVP or ECVP). Familiarity with laboratory information management systems, digital imaging platforms, and histopathological techniques is essential. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail are highly valued soft skills. These qualifications enable pathologists to accurately diagnose animal diseases, effectively communicate findings, and collaborate with veterinary and research teams.

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Infographic showing various Veterinary Anatomic Pathology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,527 per year, or $79.6 per hour.

Academic Anatomic Pathologist/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

UC Davis Health System

Woodland, CA • On-site

$245K - $420K/yr

Other

Posted 7 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide clinical diagnostic services in anatomic pathology, including intraoperative diagnoses and after-hours/weekend call coverage.

  • Participate in teaching activities such as clinical, didactic, and small group instruction for house staff and medical students, as well as interdisciplinary conferences.

  • Engage in service activities, including participation in professional societies, educational organizations, and department or school committees.


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Job description

Academic Anatomic Pathologist/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Position Overview:

The salary range for this position is $245,130 - $420,907. This position includes membership in the https://aadocs.ucdavis.edu/policies/apm/apm-670.pdf, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. The salary range listed is for base compensation only and may be adjusted depending on qualifications and experience. The salary range does not include variable compensation and is subject to the individual department compensation plan.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory medicine

Academic Anatomic Pathologist/Assistant/Associate/ Full Professor

University of California, Davis, Health

Sacramento, California

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine is recruiting for a dynamic, full-time faculty member in the Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank in Anatomic Pathology. Subspecialty expertise in Breast Pathology is preferred; however, additional subspecialty expertise/experience is also encouraged including, but not limited to, lung pathology, cytopathology, and head and neck pathology. Faculty in the Clinical X series are expected to demonstrate a high level of clinical diagnostics as well as being active in teaching, research and creative work, and University/public service. Faculty in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series are also expected to demonstrate a high level of clinical diagnostics as well as being active in teaching, scholarly or creative activities, and University/public service.

The successful candidate will report to the department Chair and Director of Anatomic Pathology, providing clinical service as part of appropriate subspecialty teams, participating in intraoperative diagnoses and after-hours/weekend call. Faculty routinely participate in tumor boards and other clinico-pathologic conferences.

Teaching duties may include clinical, didactic, and small group teaching of house staff and medical students, interdisciplinary conferences to house staff and faculty, and curriculum development in subspecialty areas.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in service activities which may include participating in appropriate professional societies and educational organizations. They may be asked to participate in department and school committees.

Participation in the institution's research/scholarly mission is expected, either as a collaborator or as an intellectual leader of clinically oriented research projects, depending on the academic series chosen for appointment. The candidate will have multiple opportunities for collaboration within UC Davis Health, including the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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 position will remain open until filled, but no later than June 30, 2027. For the full position description and to apply, visit: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07692.

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, most in combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology training. Fellowships include Cytology, Hematopathology, Informatics, Transfusion Medicine and three subspecialty surgical pathology fellowships (Gynecologic/Breast, Gastrointestinal/Liver and Genitourinary/Medical Renal).

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 scientific discovery.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9774419


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