Diagnostician. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Clinical Diagnostic Medicine
- University of California, Davis, California Animal Health and Food Safety Lab
- Turlock, CA, USA
- May 23, 2025
Job Description
Diagnostician. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Clinical Diagnostic Medicine in the California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS) and in either the Department of Population Health and Reproduction or the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology within the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis. The successful candidate will be in residence at the newly constructed, full service CAHFS Turlock laboratory in Turlock, California. This position is on site and not currently eligible for remote work. You will be joining a local team of two avian diagnosticians and an anatomic pathologist, and will be part of a four-lab system with 19 anatomic pathologists, toxicologist, epidemiologist, bacteriologists, virologist, and an electron microscopy specialist. CAHFS-Turlock is a new 40,000 sq. ft. facility schedule to open in early 2026 with local testing capabilities such as molecular diagnostics, bacteriology including MALDI-TOF and immunology. CAHFS Turlock currently receives a diversity of poultry species and mammalian cases will also be received in the new facility. The salary range for this position is $172,200 - $323,400. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience
Preferred and Required Qualifications
DVM or equivalent, with advanced training in poultry diseases required. Board certification or eligibility by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians (ACPV) is required; American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) board certification or eligibility is desired. Appointment renewal to the 4th year requires ACPV board certification. Demonstrated ability in gross and microscopic avian pathology required. Knowledge of poultry production required. Demonstrated interest, aptitude, and capability in avian diagnostic disciplines, disease investigation and experience in diagnostic interpretation required. Willingness to learn mammalian diagnostics required. Ph.D. degree in veterinary pathology or related field preferred. Knowledge of quality assurance, food safety practices, molecular diagnostics and bacteriology desired. The successful candidate will have: i) excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with veterinarians, producers and government agencies; ii) a client-focused, service-oriented approach to diagnostics; and iii) demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.
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To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by 6/19/2025; position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit: i) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications, experiences, career goals; ii) curriculum vitae; and iii) the names and contact information of five professional references and iv) authorization to release information form. Application material is to be submitted by using the University’s online submission program at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF07128
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The California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS) serves the people of California by safeguarding the public health with rapid and reliable diagnoses for animal diseases including those affecting humans. CAHFS operates in partnership with the California Department of Food & Agriculture, UC Davis, veterinarians, and livestock and poultry producers.
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