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Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory
1174 Snowy Range Rd
Laramie, WY 82070
Phone: 307-766-9925
Toll Free: 1-800-442-8331
Fax: 307-721-2051
Email: vetrec@uwyo.edu

Current Job Openings

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist

The Department of Veterinary Sciences at the University of Wyoming (UW) welcomes applications for a Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level; either tenure or clinical track, depending on the applicant's preference and qualifications. Job duties include diagnostic service as well as research and teaching activities.

The selected candidates will function as diagnostic pathologists alongside other board-certified pathologists within the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL). The diagnostic workload is diverse and includes significant numbers of companion animal, livestock, and wildlife cases. Anatomic pathology diagnostic duties include gross, and histopathological examination on all veterinary species, as well as case coordination and communication of laboratory results to clients. Tenure track candidates will have a research appointment and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels with flexibility in workload distribution. There are opportunities to mentor veterinary student externs and collaborate with a vibrant community of basic, clinical, and applied scientists within the Department and across the University.

Assistant or Associate Professor and Veterinary Parasitologist

Summit Search Solutions is launching a national search for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor and Veterinary Parasitologist at the University of Wyoming. The selected candidate will serve as a diagnostic expert within the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL) to address a wide variety of cases and species; from livestock to wildlife and domestic crossover, there are diverse research opportunities available for the right faculty member. Additionally, faculty have the opportunity to teach, mentor both graduate and undergraduate students, and collaborate with a vibrant community of basic and applied scientists within the Department and across the University.

Laboratory Technician II or III - Histotechnologist

The hired person will be one of two histotechnologists providing high quality, and timely histology services within the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory. The activity is essential to supporting the health of companion animals, livestock, and wildlife in the state and region. Functions include, but are not limited to the following: embedding formalin fixed tissues, thin sectioning tissues, histochemical staining, immunohistochemistry, coverslipping slides, equipment use and maintenance and training and management of student employees.

The position is available at the technician II and III levels. The search process will identify a candidate that fits best with either the II or III level positions. Distinctions in responsibilities between these levels is outlined in the full ad at the link the heading.

Research Scientist, Asst - Veterinary Science Biosafety and Biocontainment Manager

The position serves as Biosafety/Biocontainment Manager within the Department of Veterinary Sciences and Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL), working with the UW Biosafety Officer, UWBF Scientific Director, WSVL Director, and Departmental Head in developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive Biosafety program, including training, record keeping, and operations in support of the UW Biocontainment Facility (UWBF). This position is critical to the safe and effective operation of the UW Biocontainment Facility, which serves as a resource for research and diagnostics on some of the most significant infectious diseases affecting animal and humans in this region. Operations of the UWBF are highly regulated by the Centers for Disease Control and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services-USDA under the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP).

Undergraduate Laboratory Aide

The WSVL is hiring undergraduate students to work in our diagnostic labs as laboratory aides. Students in any major may apply but preference will be given to science majors. Interested students should apply at the link above.

Contact Us

Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory
1174 Snowy Range Rd
Laramie, WY 82070
Phone: 307-766-9925
Toll Free: 1-800-442-8331
Fax: 307-721-2051
Email: vetrec@uwyo.edu