Clinical Pathology Residency
Residency Training in Clinical Pathology
About the Position
The Department of Veterinary Pathobiology (VTPB) at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) invites applications for a Veterinary Resident position in Clinical Pathology that will begin on or around July 1, 2027. The incoming resident will join a team of five board-certified clinical pathologists and three residents. The three-year program fulfills the eligibility requirements for the American College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP) certification examination, and the program has an outstanding record of residents becoming ACVP diplomates.
Training in the program is obtained through diagnostic service from case material submitted through the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH), instruction of veterinary students, participation in weekly diagnostic and research-oriented rounds and seminars, and coursework, including a course to help with preparation for the ACVP Phase 1 examination.
Residents take graduate coursework during the residency and meet the requirements for a MS (non-thesis) degree by the end of the residency. Coursework could instead be applied toward a MS (thesis) or PhD degree, and residents are encouraged to complete requirements for a PhD following the residency. Potential post-residency stipend support includes an NIH T32 institutional training grant.
About the Department and College
VTPB has approximately 40 faculty members with diverse backgrounds and research interests, which provides a stimulating environment and many exciting opportunities for research training. VMBS research emphasis areas and graduate curricular training tracks include:
- biomedical genomics and bioinformatics,
- diagnostics and therapeutics,
- infection, immunity, and immunology,
- physiology and developmental biology, and
- toxicology & environmental health.
Some specific departmental and interdepartmental research strengths include kidney, gastrointestinal, neurologic, and avian diseases, biodefense and emerging infectious diseases, artificial intelligence/digital cytology, cardiovascular sciences, and reproductive biology.
Training Opportunities
Research training opportunities are also available at the Texas A&M College of Medicine, the Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston, and The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
About the Area
The Bryan-College Station area (population of more than 285,000) offers a culturally diverse college-town atmosphere, a relatively low cost of living, and convenient access to Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth.
Salary and Benefits
The salary is $45,000/year; in addition, tuition coverage, medical/retirement benefits, and travel support to regional and national meetings are available.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree and are required to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in Texas. This will require graduation from an AVMA-accredited College of Veterinary Medicine. For international graduates, completion of the PAVE or ECFVG certificate and a passing score on the NAVLE is required. Please note that VTPB will not sponsor applicants for H-1B or E-3 non-immigrant employee categories.
Application Submission
Applicants should submit the following to Ms. Rayna Hutchison via email at rayna.hutchison@tamu.edu:
- a curriculum vitae
- statement of professional goals and interests
- copies of undergraduate and veterinary school transcripts (unofficial copies are adequate; chosen candidates will be required to send official copies)
- at least two reference letters (up to four will be accepted) sent directly to Ms. Rayna Hutchison
More Information
- For more detailed information, potential applicants can contact Dr. Mary Nabity (Clinical Pathology Residency Director) via email at mnabity@tamu.edu and visit the residency webpage.
- Review of completed applications will begin October 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.