💼 Full-Time Position

Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer (Pathology)

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Smithsonian Institution
📍 Washington, DC, United States
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Location
Washington, United States
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in Animal Care Sciences, Wildlife Health Sciences, National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI). For more information on Direct Hire please go to the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/ Responsibilities The Veterinary Medical Officer (Pathology) will provide pathology expertise and contribute to disease prevention measures, conducting research, and collaborating with various stakeholders. In this position, you will: Deliver a comprehensive pathology program that encompasses a wide variety of animal species, including exotic and endangered animals. Identify and evaluate significant disease or health trends that indicate the presence of disease Oversee and supervise clinicopathology and anatomical pathology services in support of the clinical program Dev...