American Pathologist Jim KIaassen DVM, PhD, DACVP, MRCVS has joined Axiom Veterinary Laboratories as Staff Clinical Pathologist. During his extensive career, Dr Klaassen has worked in small animal practice, lectured in clinical pathology, undertaken pre-clinical research and held a number of senior roles in commercial veterinary laboratories in the US, including as Chief Medical Officer for Antech, the leading provider of pet diagnostic services in America. His appointment at Axiom strengthens its pathology team and supports its development of new services.
Commenting on his appointment, Dan Sherry, General Manager of Axiom, said: “Jim brings a wealth of experience to this important role and his extensive and varied knowledge of clinical pathology and different lab techniques is already proving helpful to colleagues and clients alike. We are delighted to have an individual of his calibre join us to build on our already excellent diagnostic team.” Jim Klaassen added: “Axiom is an exciting company with ambitious growth plans. I’m delighted to have joined its great team and am looking forward to helping it move to the next level while also spending more time following my first passion, clinical pathology.”
One of the UK’s leading veterinary laboratories, Axiom Veterinary Laboratories, based in Newton Abbott in Devon, has offered a clinical pathology service to the veterinary industry for more than 25 years.
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