What are Examples of Contributions of Veterinary Pathologists?
Veterinary pathologists are often among the first to recognize a new disease or health hazard. For example, veterinary pathologists were the first to recognize that a new disease agent, West Nile Virus, had invaded North America. Other ACVP diplomates have performed pioneering research on the potential applications of stem cells, conducted scientific experiments on the Space Shuttle, contributed to conservation efforts of African cheetahs, helped restore Prince William Sound after the Exxon Valdez oil spill, and assisted investigations of the nuclear power plant accidents at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl. Veterinary pathologists play critical roles on research teams to alleviate AIDS, SARS, cancer, chronic wasting disease, monkeypox and bioterrorism. Where Do Veterinary Pathologists Work? • Diagnostic Laboratories. These include private and state diagnostic laboratories, contract laboratories, academic institutions, zoos, and wildlife agencies. • Academia. Institutions include veteri
