Dr. Dodd Sledge was named Director of the Diagnostic Laboratory Services at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine in December, 2025. Before joining the college, he was a diagnostic anatomic pathologist and Section Chief of Anatomic Pathology at Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Throughout his career, Dr. Sledge has worked in diagnostics within an academic setting as a veterinary pathologist, and he has extensive experience as a supervisor and leader in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory setting. He has established recognized expertise in ocular pathology, oncopathology, and pathology of production animals; participated in preclinical and clinical teaching of veterinary students; has been successful as a primary researcher and collaborator; and has been heavily involved in stakeholder outreach and collaboration with state and federal agencies.