The Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation (PDI) at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking applications for a 3-year residency position in veterinary clinical pathology, beginning July 1, 2026. Training is provided by six veterinary clinical pathologists, who are diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP). The VDL Clinical Pathology Laboratory has state-of-the-art analyzers and receives over 50,000 accessions per year from the MSU Veterinary Medical Center or external clients. Clinical pathology residents gain experience in basic pathogenic mechanisms, hematology, cytology, clinical chemistry, endocrinology, urinalysis, serum protein electrophoresis, flow cytometry, immunologic testing, and surgical pathology. They also engage in the department’s teaching programs. This residency fulfills eligibility requirements for the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) board-certification exam. Opportunities to enter a PhD program upon completion of the residency are available but not required and depend on the availability of funding.

Applicants must possess a DVM or equivalent degree with an English or English-translated and notarized veterinary diploma from an AVMA-accredited or AVMA-listed international veterinary school (an ACVP requirement). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, official veterinary college transcripts with cumulative grade point average and class standing (if available), a statement of career goals, and three letters of reference. We welcome applications from citizens of other countries. It is strongly preferred that transcripts and letters of reference are sent directly to us from the veterinary school and professional references, respectively. Please send application materials to Brianna Sosebee, Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, 4125 Beaumont Road, Lansing, MI 48910 (yelsikbr@msu.edu). Applications will be accepted through September 17, 2025, or until an acceptable candidate is identified. For additional information, contact Dr. Cynthia Lucidi (lucidicy@msu.edu), Pathology Residency Program Co-Coordinator (Clinical Pathology). We are committed to creating a training environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and provided opportunity to flourish and open doors in their pursuit of excellence.