EXPECTED START DATE: September 1, 2025
The Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, has one position for residency training in veterinary anatomic pathology beginning September 1, 2025 or as soon as possible. Individuals that have a year or more of anatomic pathology training, or those that have already trained in clinical pathology are also strongly encouraged to apply.
The residency program consists of three years of training (or, possibly, two years for an individual with prior pathology experience) based on diagnostic casework from the UF Veterinary Hospitals and the private sector, as well as numerous training seminars. Training is currently provided by ten board-certified faculty pathologists with a variety of diagnostic and research interests including dermatopathology, aquatics/exotics/wildlife/zoo pathology, forensic pathology, oncologic pathology, infectious diseases, and molecular pathology. Residency training includes in-depth instruction on the diseases of horses, dogs, cats, aquatic/zoo/wildlife/non-domestic species, and food animals. The focus is on preparing residents to pass the American College of Veterinary Pathologists’ certification examinations and for a career in veterinary pathology.
The current starting salary is $56,000. A supplemental yearly stipend is provided for professional development, and additional funding may be available for research projects and travel on a competitively-selected basis. Residents are offered a competitive benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, disability, and employee paid options for legal and additional optional life insurance.
Applicants need to submit the following documents for consideration:
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- A letter of intent that includes a clear statement of career objectives and defined goals in the pathology field following completion of a residency.
- Official copies of professional and graduate school transcripts (if applicable). For transcripts from professional programs that use a non-numeric grading system (i.e. pass/fail grading framework), as part of their application materials, applicants must include supplemental documentation from the institution that clarifies their class rank and numeric correlates; or a letter from the institution stating that they do not provide such information. Unofficial copies of transcripts may be submitted. However, official versions will be required prior to extension of an offer.
- Three letters of recommendation. References will be contacted by UF when applicant eligibility is confirmed.
Applicant VISA Information
Applicants must possess one of the following work authorizations:
- US Citizens
- US Permanent Residents
- Canadian Citizens
- Mexican Citizens
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) with stem extension may also be considered as long as the work authorization covers the appointment dates of the residency.
If you have questions regarding your eligibility for this program, contact Glen Mapes at mapesg@ufl.edu before you apply.
If official transcripts cannot be sent electronically, they may be mailed to Ms. Maura Pedersen, CDPM, University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, P.O. Box 100123, Gainesville, FL, 32610-0123. Specific questions regarding the program may be sent to Dr. Ian K. Hawkins at iankhawkins@ufl.edu.
The review of applications will begin immediately. Application review will close when an applicant is selected.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.