"Veterinary Diagnostician/Assistant Professor"

Job Details

Posting Number: 20260009FAC

Job Title: Veterinary Diagnostician/Assistant Professor

Number of Vacancies: 1

About Murray State: Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits: Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment: Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Type of Employment: Regular Full-Time

Work Location: Hopkinsville, KY

Employment Term: 12 Months

Position Type: Faculty (Non-Tenure-Track)

Department: Breathitt Veterinary Center

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as liaison between the laboratory and customers, receiving diagnostic samples, routing for testing, serving as a case coordinator, releasing test results, and answering customer and staff questions.

• Liaison with referring veterinarians, owners, staff, food producers, government agencies, and other laboratories.
• Receives diagnostic samples for testing (e.g., takes case history, unloads animals, preparing and routing laboratory samples, etc.)
• Review and coordinate laboratory cases; release diagnostic laboratory reports and ensure accuracy, clarity and completeness.
• Supervises shipping and receiving personnel. Ensures Receiving Area is manned during all business hours (including lunch).
• Monitors current processes and policies for receiving and routing incoming cases; ensures regulatory compliance to include accreditation standards, develops new procedures and policies as needed.
• Participates in and ensures compliance with the quality management, biosafety, and bio­security programs.
• Serve as the coordinator for disease notifications, including those involving select agents, to the appropriate authorities.
• Develops Continuing Education Programs for Veterinarians; find speakers, professional instructors and sponsors for programs; invites veterinarians, organizes program
• Develops educational programs for presentation to primary and secondary students; may be veterinary or animal science in nature; distributes or presents to area schools.
• Provides tours and educational programs for post-secondary education groups, stakeholder groups at BVC.
• Attends and represents BVC at stakeholder meetings, veterinary meetings; provides outreach to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners as determined by the Director.
• Perform special projects as determined by the Director.

Minimum Education Requirements: DVM or equivalent required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements: Ability to manipulate large animal carcasses. Food and/or companion animal practice experience. Excellent communication, interpersonal, supervisory, multi-tasking, and organizational skills. Problem solving ability to troubleshoot deficiencies, identify corrective actions, evaluate new processes and materials/equipment, implement plans, and develop preventive actions. Pleasant, proactive personality with the ability to handle demanding situations, quickly adapt to address changing circumstances and personalities, and work as a team. Alertness, initiative, memory for verbal and written directions and details, analytical ability. Ability to plan and make decisions often without instruction or supervision.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications: Two years’ experience in diagnostic laboratory. Broad Knowledge of Laboratory Disciplines. Hold or be eligible to obtain a veterinary license in the state of Kentucky. This is an on-site position located at the Breathitt Veterinary Center in Hopkinsville, KY that requires occasional after hours on call and weekend duty. Duties during after hours on call and weekend duty will require on site work. Timely responses for on call and weekend duty are required to meet customer needs.

Pay Plan: Faculty III

Posting Date: 08/08/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Located in the west Kentucky city of Hopkinsville, the Breathitt Veterinary Center is part of Murray State University and is a nationally recognized, AAVLD accredited, USDA NAHLN Level 1 animal disease diagnostic laboratory. The city of Hopkinsville, a 1-hour drive from Nashville, TN, is an agricultural center of the region and has been dubbed the Batter Capital of the World because of its large wheat production and milling companies. With a population of 31,000, Hopkinsville offers a small-town feel with city amenities, and is also home to Murray State University’s Hopkinsville Regional Campus.

Along with the application, the following items must be included: Letter of application describing training and work experience, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of transcripts. For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by September 8, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Breathitt Veterinary Center participates in the DHS E-verify program.