Visiting Instructor - Pathology Resident - College of Veterinary Medicine

State of the Art Facility: The Anatomic Pathology Residency Program at Midwestern University's College of Veterinary Medicine is housed in a purpose-built, state of the art pathology facility on the Glendale, AZ campus. The Diagnostic Pathology Center (DPC) has a 5,300 sq-ft, full-service necropsy floor, a gross pathology teaching theatre, a dedicated histopathology laboratory, downdraft and ventilated trim and tissue storage areas, an 800 sq-ft BSL3-capable necropsy suite, and 1200 sq ft of classroom/teaching space. The facility is adjacent to the Companion Animal Clinic, which is a 111,000 sq. ft small animal teaching hospital, and the Equine Bovine Center, a large animal teaching facility that includes indoor equine and bovine teaching areas and housing for university-owned cattle and horses.

Excellent Teaching Opportunities: The pathology program provides a 2-quarter, second year veterinary student pathology course, more specialized third year veterinary student electives, and a continuous 4-week, fourth year veterinary student clinical rotation. The pathology team presents weekly histopathology and gross pathology rounds that are open to the entire campus and is very involved in collaborative campus and wider community projects.

Residents work directly with board-certified anatomic pathologists, and have access to the department’s clinical pathology service, with three board-certified clinical pathologists also be available for additional training. Qualification for admission requires a DVM from an AVMA accredited veterinary school. One year of clinical practice or internship experience is desired.

Innovative Case Load: The DPC operates as an academic/diagnostic hybrid, receiving roughly equivalent caseload from outside submissions and Midwestern clinics. Strong relationships with area law enforcement, an excellent shelter medicine program, and dedicated faculty and staff have created opportunities to develop new approaches in forensic investigations. A rapidly growing faculty with expertise in zoo and wildlife medicine, pathology, and microbiology are generating opportunities for collaborative research and diagnostic projects with zoo and wildlife organizations throughout the Phoenix Valley.

Excellent Faculty, Staff, and Working Environment: The residency program includes 5 anatomic pathology faculty, 3 clinical pathology faculty, a pathology case coordinator, and managers and technicians for the histopathology and necropsy laboratories. The DPC prides itself on maintaining a close, team atmosphere in which all members contribute to veterinary pathology education and training. Midwestern University is an open and inclusive institution dedicated to the support and success of all students and employees. The Glendale campus is located on the edge of a major metropolitan area while being within a short drive of excellent outdoor recreational opportunities and incredible geographic and cultural variety.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.  We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.  We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.  We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.  Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. 

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.