PathConnexx is one of the ways we at IDEXX remain committed to supporting the training and education of future veterinary pathologists. We understand how important it is to gain diverse experiences during your residency, and we’re excited to once again offer the opportunity to peek behind the curtain at IDEXX through our hands-on PathConnexx externship program, now in its 11th year.
What is PathConnexx? A unique learning experience for a veterinary pathology resident currently enrolled in an anatomic pathology residency program and beginning their final year in the fall of 2026.
Residents will gain real-world experience working virtually alongside our pathologists, who provide pathology diagnostics and consultation services to practicing veterinarians. During your externship, you will be integrated into our global professional pathology team with exposure to a wide range of interesting pathology cases, specifically selected for you based on your interests and goals for your program.
What to expect:
Externship will take place either the week of January 25th or February 1st, 2027, at a mutually agreeable time
You’ll participate in the digital diagnostic evaluation of specimens, related consultations, and other activities
You’ll interact virtually with several IDEXX pathologists of various backgrounds and areas of interest
You’ll attend and participate in pathology-related meetings, as available (i.e. rounds)
What you’ll need:
DVM or equivalent
18+ years of age and two completed years of an Anatomic Pathology residency with a track record of academic success and potential
Familiarity with current topics and issues in diagnostic veterinary medicine
Successful completion of Phase I of the ACVP board exam highly desirable
Please include the following with your application:
Resume or CV
Letter of intent or cover letter
1 letter of recommendation from a current or previous advisor, mentor, or employer
*Please note: you’ll need to upload these documents in the ‘Additional attachments’ section of the application process. You will have to upload one document at a time.
Deadline for applications is Friday, August 6th 2026.
For questions, please contact us at [email protected].
To learn more about Pathology at IDEXX, you can…
Read about the experiences of former PathConnexx participants: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/pathology
Watch videos where other IDEXXers talk about their work: https://vimeo.com/366554051
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws
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