Beyond Private Practice Webinar Series

Careers in Veterinary Diagnostic Medicine —
Career Insights from the Field

Perspectives from Diagnostic Pathology, Avian Health, and State Diagnostic Laboratories

📅  Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🕛  Time: 12:00 PM ET
💻  Format: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Featured Panelists

• Dr. Francisco A. Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP — Distinguished Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology; Branch Chief, California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory, UC Davis
• Dr. Kayla Niel, DVM, MS, DACPV — Assistant Clinical Professor; Avian Diagnostic and Outreach Veterinarian, Penn State University
• Dr. Taylor Young, DVM — Veterinary Diagnostician and Laboratory Director, Lynchburg Laboratory, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)

This session brings together diagnosticians from academic, avian/poultry, and state regulatory settings to share career insights and explore the diverse opportunities available to veterinarians in:

• Academic diagnostic laboratories
• State and federal diagnostic systems
• Industry and private laboratories
• Research and specialty diagnostic services

Topics will include:

• Day-to-day roles of veterinarians across different diagnostic laboratory settings
• Pathways into diagnostic pathology, avian/poultry diagnostics, and laboratory leadership
• Training, certification, and career development opportunities
• Transitioning into diagnostic medicine from clinical practice
• Workforce needs and future opportunities in the field 

The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A discussion with the panelists.

This webinar is part of CPVM's Beyond Private Practice series, designed to expose veterinarians and veterinary students to diverse and impactful career pathways across public, corporate, regulatory, and diagnostic sectors.

About the Beyond Private Practice Webinar Series

This webinar series is designed to inform veterinarians about the diverse career opportunities available in the public and corporate sectors. The series will consist of two distinct session structures:

Organizational Overview Sessions: These sessions will provide an overview of various public and corporate organizations that employ veterinarians. Topics will include the mission and objectives of these organizations, the roles veterinarians play, salary structures, and the hiring and application processes.

Career Insight Sessions: These sessions will feature veterinarians currently working in industry or federal positions. They will share their career paths, daily responsibilities, and insights into their professional experiences.

The aim is to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities beyond traditional clinical roles, highlighting the wide range of career possibilities in the public and corporate sectors.

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