Eric Cassmann
Veterinary Pathologist
Ames,IA
Summary
Hard working veterinary pathologist with advanced training and research experience in neuropathology. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Research Veterinary Medical Officer
National Animal Disease Center, USDA
Ames, IA
06.2020 - Current
- Design and execute complex laboratory experiments focused on neurodegenerative disease in livestock and rodent species.
- Performe large animal necropsies, tissue collection, grossing, and preservation of samples.
- Analyze and score histological data and laboratory tests.
- Compile results into reports and peer reviewed journal articles.
- Provide technical guidance to 7 technicians and interns and 6 animal caretakers.
- Communicate with industry stakeholders to understand problems and designed research to address knowledge and technology gaps.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
National Animal Disease Center, USDA
Ames, IA
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
- Performed animal necropsies and microscopic examination of brain
- Published 8 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented at seminars and pathology meetings.
Resident Anatomic Pathologist
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ames, IA
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Used expertise to identify etiology, morphology and clinical significance of identified diseases.
- Examined over 500 surgical biopsies and 100 necropsy cases and communicated results with veterinarians by writing comprehensive reports.
- Instructed veterinary medical students in general and systemic pathology.
Visiting Scientist
National Animal Disease Center, USDA
Ames, IA
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Presented scientific papers at department meetings and symposia.
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Performed animal necropsies and microscopic examination of brain.
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Centers
Santa Fe, NM
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on intensive care, chronic disease management, and emergency medicine and surgery in small animals.
- Supervised 3-4 staff members per shift and coordinated cases with other veterinarians.
Education
Ph.D. - Veterinary Pathology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 08.2015 - 08.2019
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) -
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 08.2009 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and Spanish
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA 08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology (ACVP)
Necropsy, Tissue Handling, and Grossing
Neuroanatomy
Neuropathology
Histopathology
Report Pathology Results
Ability to Train Personnel
Anatomy and Physiology
Identifying Gross Abnormalities in Tissue and Organs
Accomplishments
- 20 Peer-reviewed scientific publications (2019-2022)
- Research Excellence Award, Iowa State University (2019)
- Lora and Russ Talbot Graduate Fellowship in Veterinary Medicine (2018)
- Charles Louis Davis DVM Foundation, Student Scholarship Award (2018)
- Gamma Sigma Delta, Honor Society of Agriculture (2017)
- Robert Carithers Award for Excellence in Clinics (2013)
- Janice M. Clark Memorial Scholarship, ISU CVM (2012)
- First Place Honors, ISU CVM Summer Scholars (2011)
- Comparative Gastroenterology Society Student Scholar Research Grant (2010)
- Board of Regents Merit Scholarship, Wartburg College: 4 years
Certification
American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Anatomic Pathology
Timeline
American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Anatomic Pathology
09-2021
Research Veterinary Medical Officer
National Animal Disease Center, USDA
06.2020 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
National Animal Disease Center, USDA
11.2018 - 06.2020
Visiting Scientist
National Animal Disease Center, USDA
01.2016 - 11.2018
Resident Anatomic Pathologist
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
08.2015 - 01.2019
Ph.D. - Veterinary Pathology
Iowa State University
08.2015 - 08.2019
Licensed Veterinarian, Iowa #8146
04-2015
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Centers
07.2014 - 08.2015
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) -
Iowa State University
08.2009 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and Spanish
Wartburg College
08.2004 - 05.2008
Continuing Education
- Diseases of Non-Human Primates, 8 hours (2020)
- Pathology of Lab Animals, 32 hours (2020)
- Descriptive Veterinary Pathology, 21 hours (2021)