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PathConnexx Externship - Lab Animal or Toxicologic Pathology (North America)

CompanyIDEXX
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Participate in the digital evaluation of laboratory animal specimens and provide pathology diagnostics and consultation services. Interact virtually with the IDEXX BioAnalytics team and attend pathology-related meetings and rounds.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
8190
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
10,000+ people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious, where caring and committed people come together to make things better.  IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a member of the S&P 500, is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians worldwide with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. Headquartered in southern Maine, we conduct operations through more than 70 locations and serve customers in over 175 countries. Our primary business focuses on pet health, a growing market around the world. Our products, in-clinic diagnostic tests and instrumentation, practice management and software solutions, and reference laboratory and consultation services, enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency, and build more economically successful practices. We also develop and manufacture diagnostic tests and information for the global production animal industry, including poultry and livestock, as well as tests for the quality and safety of water and milk. Please visit our website, IDEXX.com/careers, for further information and to view all of our job opportunities.
About the Role

This PathConnexx opportunity is a chance to gain hands-on experience with the IDEXX BioAnalytics team. It’s offered to a resident interested in laboratory animal diagnostic pathology and/or discovery/toxicologic pathology.

What is PathConnexx? A unique learning experience for a veterinary pathology resident currently enrolled in a 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 lab animal veterinarians or those in pharmaceutical/discovery activities. 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 in early 2027, at a mutually agreeable time

  • You’ll participate in the digital evaluation of specimens from laboratory animals, related consultations, and other activities

  • You’ll interact virtually with several IDEXX Pathologists within our IDEXX BioAnalytics Team

  • 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 a 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.

For questions, please contact us at PathConnexx@idexx.com.

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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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Key Skills
Laboratory Animal PathologyToxicologic PathologyDigital Specimen EvaluationVeterinary DiagnosticsConsultation ServicesCase Analysis
Categories
Science & ResearchHealthcareAgriculture