Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist

Veterinary Anatomic Histopathologist

Location: On-site at Finn Pathologists, hybrid, or fully remote

Employment: Full-time employment is preferred. Part time or shared role option could be considered.

The Employer:

CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK and owns hundreds of veterinary practices, two laboratory settings, nine referral centres, MiLab equipment and an online pharmacy, throughout the UK and Australia. We want to be the veterinary company people most want to work for, attract the best people and deliver the best possible care to animals.

Our Laboratory Division consists of two laboratories (Finn Pathologists, AXIOM Laboratories) and is dedicated to providing the highest quality diagnostic pathology services. Our large and diverse histopathology team comprises pathologists with ACVP, ECVP, FRCPath and MMedVet(Path) qualifications, with expertise across a broad range of disciplines. Finn Pathologists are committed to continually invest in new technologies and equipment, including digital pathology, in-house immunohistochemistry, AI and automated staining. Finn Pathologists also supports research projects and undertakes collaborations with various stakeholders to advance our knowledge in the fields of diagnostic and prognostic testing.

The role:

We are looking for a dynamic and service orientated anatomic pathologist with diagnostic laboratory experience. In this role, you would be expected to:

• Be responsible for examination of digitally processed histopathology submissions.
• Prepare and issue pathology reports ensuring high scientific standards are met and delivered in a timely way to meet the turnaround times.
• Contribute on a rotational basis to onsite pathology duties assisting in trimming of complicated case (for employees who will work on site or hybrid).
• Contribute on a rotational basis to remote pathology duties assisting clients with their queries and the wider team with administrative objectives.
• Consult and assist other pathologists and interact and provide advice to laboratory personnel where needed. 
• Answer queries by clinicians relating to anatomic pathology results and further testing.
• Assist in providing training to CVS residents from various disciplines from our network of referral hospitals, is strongly encouraged.
• Promote the growth of the laboratory division by participating in meetings and developing professional relationships.

Eligibility, essential qualifications and profile:

The candidate should hold active membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK or overseas). Board certification in veterinary anatomic pathology (Dip. ECVCP, ACVP, FRCPath), or equivalent) is preferrable, but board eligible applicants will be considered. They will have excellent inter-personnel skills with an ability to communicate well with other team members, staff and clients, and to work as part of a team with a wide range of people. They will have good organizational skills and an ability to work well under pressure.

Benefits:

Salary is highly competitive, based on workload and experience. We also offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks holiday and a buy/sell holiday scheme.
• Pension matched up to 6%.
• Health cash plan – save on everyday health care.
• 1 day extra holiday per year up to 5 years employment with the company.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Generous staff discount on pet care and products.
• Gym flex – save on gym memberships.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sharesave scheme

We believe that anatomic pathologists should be supported in their interests and growth, which is why and we offer a generous CPD allowance and CPD leave. We also encourage our pathologists to deliver CPD sessions to residents across CVS and non-CVS veterinary practices, with adequate time given to prepare for these. In addition, our pathologists can apply for CVS-funded research, either independently or in collaboration.

Finn Pathologists proactively supports staff wellbeing via an Employee Assistance Programme, Well-being committee, Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions.

Timetable:

Applications deadline: 18th of December 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place at Finn Pathologists at Weybread, Suffolk or online. Exact dates to be confirmed.

Queries and applications procedure:

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Annalize Ide, Annalize.Ide@finnpathologists.com, Deputy Manager of Anatomic Pathology.

Applications (CV and Cover Letter including scientific interests), should be submitted through the CVS job portal, via the Apply Now button or the following link:

Further information can be found here: https://www.finnpathologists.com/