Veterinary pathologists are scientific leaders making important human and animal medical discoveries that have a far reaching impact on our world. Veterinary pathology researchers and educators advance medical science daily and share knowledge with tomorrow's leaders. Veterinary pathologists scrutinize every clue from an individual or group of animals to determine the cause of disease. Veterinary pathologists help ensure the safety of the medicines, chemicals and materials we depend on in our everyday lives. Veterinary pathologists in the U.S. government study infectious diseases and bioterrorism and develop life saving vaccines. The veterinary pathologist makes diagnoses and decisions that impact captive animals, wild animal populations, and humans.