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Antech Diagnostics Clinical Pathologist in Six Mile Bottom, United Kingdom

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Job Title: Clinical Pathologist, Remote

Salary: Competitive DoE + Joining Bonus

Location: Laboratory at Dick White Referrals (DWR), powered by Antech

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday (will consider 4 days a week)

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Pathologist to join our growing team within our state-of-the-art Laboratory at Dick White Referrals (DWR) Referral Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a wider clinical team of Clinical and Anatomic Pathologists as we move forward under Antech Diagnostics, part of Mars Pet Care, together making a better world for pets.

As our laboratory is located within the busy hospital at DWR, lots of our work is from referred patients in house. We also receive samples through other referral hospitals across the UK, along with first opinion samples which provides us with a varied and interesting workload.

We enjoy interacting with our clinical associates, allowing for tailored individualised reports and excellent feedback and discussion of cases.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical professional to join a renowned team, we are very pleased to support remote working for this position.

Primary duties include:

  • Examination and reporting of cytology samples – fine needle aspirates, effusions, CSF, synovial fluid.

  • Evaluation and interpretation of clinical pathology results including haematology, biochemistry, endocrinology and microbiology

  • Evaluation and reporting of flow cytometry

  • Contributing to the training of our clinical pathology resident as well as visiting residents

  • Contributing to the training of lab technicians in blood film examination

  • Taking part in seminars and journal clubs

  • This is a full-time post; however a 4-day week would also be considered, we are also able to offer remote working for this position.

Requirements

Board certified by the European College of Veterinary Pathologists, American College of Veterinary Pathologists or Royal College of Pathologists. Candidates who have completed their clinical pathology residency but are not yet board certified would also be considered, and study leave would be provided.

Benefits

  • 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

  • Career progression opportunities

  • Staff discount schemes

  • Life Assurance

  • Enhanced sickness pay

  • Enhanced equal family leave

  • E-car salary sacrifice scheme

  • Wellness program including: Employee assistance program, Eyecare voucher scheme, Free annual Flu jab

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Recruitment referral reward scheme

About us

The laboratory has been based at Dick White Referrals (DWR) for 16 years and has recently joined forces with Antech, providing investment in new innovative services, a contemporary state-of-the art working environment and commitment to personal and career development.

Dick White Referrals (DWR) is one of the largest specialist multi-disciplinary veterinary referral centres in Europe, offering outstanding levels of clinical care in state-of-the-art facilities. Many of our clinicians, clinical and anatomic pathologists are nationally or internationally recognised specialists in their field and bring unique experiences to care for pets.

For more than 30 years, Antech Diagnostics has been the hallmark of the veterinary industry. At the heart of Antech is our love for pets. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centred on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets.

If you would like to apply for this position or discuss in more detail please contact sophie.taylor@antechmail.com

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world , allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

  • We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

  • We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

  • We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

  • We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future .

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

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