Job Description

Description

The

Diagnostic Services Unit

in the

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

invites applications for 2

Specialist, Diagnostic Anatomic Pathology

. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.


Reporting to the Director, Diagnostic Services Unit (DSU), the Specialist, Diagnostic Anatomic Pathology is a professional role responsible for delivering high-quality veterinary diagnostic services in anatomic pathology. This position will support necropsy (domestic animal, exotic and wildlife), field necropsy, and surgical biopsy duty in the DSU.


The position requires board-certification (ACVP or ECVP) and eligibility for licensure by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA). The ability to multitask, to deal with periods of high volume and stress, and to provide a high level of client service. The Specialist, Anatomic Pathology must have the ability to work independently, but must also work effectively with faculty, other diagnostic professionals and DSU staff. They must provide day-to-day supervisory direction for the necropsy and histology technical staff relating to their diagnostic cases. Further, they must have excellent oral and written communication skills and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and community veterinarians. The position requires a high degree of decision making, using independent judgment within the framework of the policies of the University and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and within the expectations of an expert diagnostician and professional service.


This position is predominantly located at Spy Hill Campus; however, travel to the Foothills Campus may be required. Work is of varying complexity, with peak periods and short timelines for completion. This position works 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, but on occasion, there may be the need to work outside of regular hours.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

Collaborate with DSU leadership to maintain and improve service quality, turnaround times, and client satisfaction Communicate diagnostic findings clearly and professionally to veterinarians and stakeholders Ensure compliance with biosafety, biosecurity, and occupational health and safety standards Support the DSU's operational goals, including adherence to budget, billing, and reporting systems Contribute to the development of telepathology services to support rural Alberta Work within the budget for the Anatomic Pathology services and the DSU. This includes working within established charges for services, record keeping systems, and billing systems Contribute to the Hazard Assessment process should a near miss or incident occur and contribute to corrective actions Establish effective working relationships with the University, DVLC and greater veterinary community regarding the services, ensuring that the expectations for service delivery are clearly communicated Consults with management on program requirements and makes recommendations to ensure adequate infrastructure and personnel support and regarding potential improvements to processes or service delivery Must establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders and mitigate/negotiate issues through effective problem solving methods Additional duties may be assigned by the Director, DSU, based on operational needs and evolution of DSU

Qualifications / Requirements:

Must be recognized as a specialist by the ABVMA. This includes completion of a DVM degree, completion of advanced anatomic pathology training (residency program) and ACVP board certification or eligibility Licensure with the ABVMA Significant practical experience in diagnostic anatomic pathology spanning all animal species is required. Expertise in wildlife, exotic and production animal pathology is an asset Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume and diverse caseload and to complete reports in required turnaround times Ability to provide leadership and direction to support staff while on diagnostic duty including a minimum of 2 necropsy technicians and 2 histotechnologists Thorough understanding of bio-safety / bio-containment / bio-security/ WHIMS regulations Ability to assess, plan, coordinate and work under the direction of Senior Management Highly developed organizational and personal skills Superior interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and collaboration skills Must be flexible and team orientated Knowledge of policies of the University of Calgary and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine considered an asset Must demonstrate professionalism, discretion, courtesy, and respect in all interactions

Application Deadline:

October 3, 2025

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.


This position is classified in the

Professional Career Band, Level 4

of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.


For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Management and Staff Careers website

.

About the University of Calgary

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