What is a veterinary pathologist and how to become one

Key steps to become a veterinary pathologist

1. Explore veterinary pathologist education requirements

   Most common veterinary pathologist degrees

   Bachelor's

   50.0 %

   Doctorate

   27.8 %

   Master's

   16.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific veterinary pathologist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   FDA	19.28%
   Experimental Design	16.77%
   Clinical Pathology	15.59%
   GLP	14.62%
   Biotechnology	13.81%

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3. Complete relevant veterinary pathologist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New veterinary pathologists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a veterinary pathologist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real veterinary pathologist resumes.

4. Research veterinary pathologist duties and responsibilities

   • Supervise and manage pathology, microbiology and biochemistry laboratory.
   • Assist histology and necropsy laboratories attending client's needs by investigating and establishing new techniques and improving current ones.
   • Plan, direct and conduct rehabilitation treatment programs.

5. Apply for veterinary pathologist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a veterinary pathologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams