The Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, invites applicants for a contract position in clinical pathology.  This is a position equivalent to a 0.65 FTE contract but with 33 weeks of work done over a one year span (July 1, 2021 until June 30, 2022) including time between Christmas Eve Day and New Year’s Day.  It is ideally composed of 33 full-time work weeks flexibly scheduled, but other arrangements are also possible.  Applications for part of this time frame will also be considered.

The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will consist of the examination and interpretation of cytologic samples and providing interpretations of chemical, hematologic and endocrinologic data from samples submitted to the AVC Diagnostic Services Laboratory. Supervision of the third year clinical pathology resident on clinical pathology service as well as instruction of senior veterinary students in clinical pathology is included in this position.  The diagnostic clinical pathology laboratory at the AVC has state of the art equipment and is staffed with contributions from 4 American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) board certified clinical pathologists and 6 staff members.  It provides high quality service to both the AVC hospital and clients from the 4 Atlantic Canadian provinces. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have a DVM or equivalent degree
• Be board certified or board eligible by the ACVP in clinical pathology
• Hold a graduate degree in veterinary clinical pathology
• Have teaching skills
• Possess well-developed skills of collaboration, relationship building and communication
• Be eligible for licensure with the Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association

Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. This appointment will be made at the Clinical Veterinary Professional (UPEIFA, BU2) level and is subject to budgetary approval. 

Please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three referees to:

            Dr. Frederick Kibenge

Professor and Chair

Department of Pathology and Microbiology

Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island

550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE, Canada, C1A 4P3

E-mail: kibenge@upei.ca, Phone: 902-566-0967, Fax 902-566-0851

The AVC is located on the campus of UPEI in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI). Nestled on the east coast of Canada, PEI is one of the world’s most beautiful islands, and is home to sandy beaches, championship golf courses, extensive bike and cross country ski trails and a vibrant arts community.  Further details can be obtained at http://www.upei.ca/~avc and http://www.gov.pe.ca.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Applications will be received until April 8, 2021, or until a suitable candidate is identified.