1. What is a Veterinary Clinical Pathologist? ©2005 American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology

2. Definitions  Veterinary pathology is the science that studies diseases in animals.  A veterinary clinical pathologist is a veterinarian who studies diseases in animals, examines blood, tissues, and fluids, and is responsible for the accuracy of laboratory tests. ©2005 American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology

3. Key Role of Veterinary Clinical Pathologists  Data generated from clinical pathology laboratories control the majority of routine and critical medical decisions, and are central to the advancement of scientific research. ©2005 American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology

4. Training Qualifications  3 years of extensive training after DVM: Understand disease pathogenesis Recognize and describe morphological changes in tissues, blood, and fluids Interpret and select laboratory tests Develop expertise in laboratory management  Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathology with or without advanced graduate training ©2005 American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology

5. What Do Veterinary Clinical Pathologists Do?  In Academia Teach Scientific Research Service ©2005 American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology

6.  In Referral/Diagnostic Labs Interpret laboratory findings Examine blood, tissue cells and fluid for diagnoses Provide consultation to veterinarians Assure quality control What Do Veterinary Clinical Pathologists Do? ©2005 American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology

7. What Do Veterinary Clinical Pathologists Do?  In Industry & Government Research Support  Drug development  Drug safety  Drug efficacy ©2005 American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology

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9. Contributing authors:  Dr. Melinda Wilkerson  Dr. Robin W. Allison  Dr. Tracy Stokol  Dr. Sharon Dial  Dr. Fonzie Quance-Fitch  Dr. Paula Krimer  Dr. Mehrdad Ameri Mahabadi ©2005 American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology