$275,000 – $325,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
The VA is seeking a pathologist to interpret lab data, perform tissue and specimen analysis, and provide clinical consultation at a VA medical facility. This role offers federal employment benefits including loan repayment assistance, a traditional pension, and 50-55 days of paid time off annually.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- MD or DO from an LCME or COCA accredited school
- Current full unrestricted medical license in US state or territory
- Completed residency training in ACGME or AOA accredited program or equivalent
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Board certified or board eligible in anatomic and clinical pathology by American Board of Pathology
Nice to have
- Minimum five years professional experience as a pathologist
- Subspecialty training in pathology