Anatomic Pathology Medical Resident Year 1

The Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology (https://www.vet.k-state.edu/academics/dmp/residency/residency.html) at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine (KSU CVM) supports a residency program in veterinary anatomic pathology. Two positions are available starting between June 1 and August 1, 2026. We are seeking highly motivated, hard-working, and dependable individuals with a DVM or equivalent degree and dedication to pursuing a career in veterinary anatomic pathology. This is a full-time position with annual contact renewal for up to 3 years with adequate performance.

The successful candidates will join our team of nine board certified veterinary anatomic pathologists and five anatomic pathology resident trainees in the Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KVDL) and Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology (DMP). Goals of the residency program are to prepare trainees for a career as a veterinary anatomic pathologist via a solid understanding of the pathologic basis of disease, experience in diagnostic skills including necropsy, biopsy, and mail-in case management, and teaching of 2nd and 4th year DVM students (labs and diagnostic rotation). These experiences are also intended to prepare trainees for successful completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) certification examination.

Manhattan, Kansas, is a vibrant city with a recent and ongoing rejuvenation of its beautiful downtown. It is located within 2 hours of two larger cities, Kansas City, MO, and Wichita, KS. There are ample opportunities for outdoor activities including the Linear Trail, Konza Prairie Preserve of the Flint Hills, and the Kansas River. In addition, KSU CVM is located next to the Biosecurity Research Institute (BSL-3 agriculture infectious disease laboratory) and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), a state-of-the-art laboratory facility with BSL-4 biocontainment space for the study of high-consequence infectious diseases of livestock.

This position is On-site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• General practice experience is preferred
• Requirements include: interest in veterinary diagnostic medicine, excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, ability to arrive to perform afterhours tests within 20 min. of being paged

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• Application requirements include a one-page cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Veterinary school transcript
• Contact information for three professional references (including at least one veterinary anatomic pathologist).
  
  
  
  • Each reference should provide a letter of recommendation via email to Dr. Brittany Rasche at blrasche@vet.k-state.edu.
    
  
  
  
  

Applications should be submitted by October 1, 2025, for full consideration. Top candidates will be contacted for an interview following this date. Questions regarding the residency program may be directed to Dr. Brittany Rasche at blrasche@vet.k-state.edu.

Applications should be submitted by October 1, 2025, for full consideration. Top candidates will be contacted for an interview following this date. Questions regarding the residency program may be directed to Dr. Brittany Rasche at blrasche@vet.k-state.edu.

$49,186 annual