A veterinary pathologist diagnoses diseases in animals by analyzing diagnostic tests and tissue/fluid samples. They conduct research to determine the cause of diseases and recommend treatment. The career requires a bachelor's degree in a life science, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from veterinary medical school, passing a pathology exam, and a 3-4 year residency. Employment is expected to grow faster than average and the median salary is $84,460 per year, with higher salaries in industry.

1. Veterinary Pathologist
Christine Le

2. Job Duties & Responsibilities
 Diagnose diseases in animals
 Analyze and interpret diagnostic
tests
 Create schedules, collect tissue
or fluid samples
 Research cause of diseases
 Recommend treatment type to
personnel

3. Education & Training Requirements
 Bachelor’s Degree in a life
science (4 years)
 Veterinary medical school (4
years) to get Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)
 Pass a certifying Veterinary
Pathology exam
 Three to four years residency
program in pathology to
complete board certification
program
 Must continue education to
maintain certification

4. Working Conditions
 Usually well-lit
 May have to stand for periods
of time or move around often
 Veterinary clinics
 Non-clinical places like
government laboratories and
agencies
 Teach courses in university

5. Employment Outlook
• 33% growth in employment from 2008-2018, according
to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• Faster than average compared to other U.S. jobs
• As the number of animals and pets increase, there is
more demand for veterinary careers

6. Hours & Wages
 Annual median salary of $84,460 according to the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
 Wages vary depending on employment location,
experience, and other factors
 Veterinary pathologists working in industry, for
example, have higher salaries on average

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