Posting Detail Information

Working TitleWildlife Veterinary Pathologist

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202400697AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleResch Sci/Scholar II

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week32

Proposed Annual Salary Range120000-150000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Desired Start Date06/01/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)05/31/2025

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on05/17/2024

Description of Work Unit

Veterinary Health System

The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units’ individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State University’s top ranking in veterinary medicine, and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, diagnostics, research, and innovation.

Work Unit|Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories

Faculty and staff at the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories ( VDL ) are among the nation’s finest in their fields of expertise and offer comprehensive diagnostic services. The mission of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory ( VDL ) is to provide timely, accurate and pertinent animal disease diagnostic services and educational outreach to veterinarians, animal industries and animal interests. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory will strive to meet the goals the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the University through research to develop new approaches to disease identification, investigation, prevention and through education of professional veterinary medical, graduate, and post-doctoral students. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory processes over 120,000 accessions per year. The laboratory performs approximately 1,400 necropsies on a variety of domestic and exotic animals each year and evaluates over 30,000 histopathological slides for animal owners, veterinarians, and researchers.

The Colorado State University VDL currently has 14 anatomic pathologists and 8 clinical pathologists active in pathology service activities. Additional resources include diagnostic virologist, microbiologist, and parasitologist faculty. To review more of the CSU VDL’s offerings please visit http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/vdl/Pages/default.aspx.

Why work at Colorado State University?

CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”

We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics: Confidence – they expect success in what they do Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions

Our Investment in You

Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.

These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.

Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week;benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.

Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually Attractive evening work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities After-school programs and summer camps for kids Community Discounts FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

Retirement ProgramsWhile employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.

Campus Culture and Principles of Community

Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.

Tobacco and Smoke-Free

Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.

Position Summary

The Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory ( CSUVDL ) in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking applicants for an Administrative Professional Research Scientist (Wildlife Veterinary Pathologist) position in response to an increasing demand for wildlife pathology services and growing concerns for investigation of diseases at the domestic/wildlife interface. This is a one year position and may be renewed, based on existing caseload and funding availability. This is a three-quarter time (0.75) position and is eligible for benefits, including various insurance plans and generous retirement contributions.

The Colorado State University VDL currently has 14 anatomic pathologists and 7 clinical pathologists active in pathology service activities. Additional resources include diagnostic virologist, microbiologist, and parasitologist faculty. To review more of the CSU VDL’s offerings please visit http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/vdl/Pages/default.aspx.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; Colorado State University Diagnostic Laboratories will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the College’s commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.

Required Job Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree and a research graduate degree (MS or PhD) are required.

• American College of Veterinary Pathologists board certification is required.

• A minimum of five years of experience working in wildlife pathology and research in a professional position is required.

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; Colorado State University Diagnostic Laboratories will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience investigating and researching diseases of Rocky Mountain wildlife is preferred, including but not limited to, respiratory diseases of bighorn sheep and chronic wasting disease of cervids.

Diversity Statement

Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryWildlife Research

Duty/Responsibility

Develop, organize, and conduct original, applied laboratory and field research on emerging and remerging wildlife disease problems. Research topics of particular importance to the CSU VDL . These topics could include bighorn sheep respiratory disease management and transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.

Specific duties include the following:

-Design and conduct laboratory, captive animal, and field experiments to test hypotheses regarding wildlife diseases.

-Search for applicable requests for proposals and write and submit proposals for grant funding.

-Develop and apply experimental protocols, gather data, analyze and interpret data, and develop corresponding laboratory and management applications of experimental results.

-Set priorities and choose specific research objectives that are most likely to generate data with clear results and applications to disease management.

-Publish results of scientific research in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

-Present research findings at scientific meetings and conferences.

-Develop tools for managing diseases at the wildlife/domestic interface. These tools may require not only scientific support for the concept, but also buy-in from both wildlife and agriculture partners.

Percentage Of Time66

Job Duty CategoryVeterinary Pathology Services

Duty/Responsibility

This position will provide wildlife veterinary pathology services to the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. This will include biopsy and necropsy service on wildlife pathology cases. VDL clients include both internal and external submitters and a wide variety of sample types are submitted from all animal species. Caseload may involve infectious (including zoonoses), toxic, nutritional, or other disease processes as well as forensic investigations. Duties may require rare field investigations.

When on biopsy service, this position will be expected to read a minimum of 6 biopsy cases per hour (with exceptions for complex cases). Slides can be scanned into digital images for examination or physically reviewed.

When on necropsy service, this position will be expected to handle wildlife caseload (anywhere from 1-15 animals per day). During necropsy service, this position may be asked to provide education to veterinary students on necropsy rotation or anatomic pathology residents. This position will also consult with our branch laboratories to provide necropsy consult services and necropsy histopathology for branch lab wildlife cases.

Results interpretation will be submitted in the VDL laboratory information management system ( LIMS ). Results are expected to be accurate and timely. This position will be expected to meet all stated VDL turnaround times and provide exceptional customer service to VDL clients. This position will be required to return client contacts and consult with clients promptly, as needed.

This position will be expected to work directly with local, state, and federal wildlife agencies and stakeholders to assess needs and provide services to these entities.

Percentage Of Time20

Job Duty CategorySpecial Projects and Professional Development

Duty/Responsibility

This position will help coordinate various wildlife special projects for the VDL , which could include projects such as diagnostic test development, attending wildlife meetings to provide updates on VDL activities, and assisting with strategic initiatives. Work with diseases at the wildlife/domestic interface will require relationships with both wildlife and agriculture partners

This position will be required to maintain professional development activities to qualify for veterinary license renewal and maintain ACVP diplomate status.

Percentage Of Time14

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the posted required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 5/17/24.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare.

Search ContactGary Mason, gary.l.mason@colostate.edu, 970-297-5128

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

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Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents