Fisheries and Aquaculture - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Reporting to the Director of the Aquatic Animal Health Division/Chief Aquaculture Veterinarian, this is a highly professional position in aquatic animal health management within Newfoundland and Labrador. The work involves responsibility for veterinary service to fin (shell) fish producers and researchers in the province including the operation of diagnostic laboratories in St. John's, St. Alban's and Grand Falls-Windsor, the supervision of technical personnel, and participation in the aquatic animal health regulatory program. Key responsibilities include the provision of aquatic animal health duties for cultured aquatic animals, response to emergency service needs, conducting active and passive surveillance programs, conducting biosecurity audits and providing evidence-based decision-making, leading to sound health policy. Preparation and delivery of public presentations will also be required.

Screening Criteria

- Completion of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
- Experience with aquatic veterinary medicine
- Experience conducting biosecurity audits
- Experience supervising or mentoring others

Assessment Criteria

- Knowledge of aquatic veterinary medicine




- Knowledge of conducting biosecurity audits
- Knowledge of disease outbreaks
- Knowledge of aquatic laboratory practices
- Ability to supervise or mentor others
- Ability to make decisions
- Ability to effectively exchange information
- Professionalism

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

- Demonstration of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
- Eligible for full licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Veterinarians
- National Veterinary Board Examination Certificate of Completion
- Proof of valid Class 5 Driver's License

Conditions of Acceptance

- Acknowledges requirement for travel by vehicle, vessel, and snowmobile, as required
- Acknowledges requirement for continuous education and training
- Acknowledges requirement for performing work in various weather conditions (on land and marine)
- Willing to accept overtime
- Willing to accept emergency and stand-by on call availability

Information for Applicants

For more information about this prospect please contact, Dr. Daryl Whelan, Director, Aquatic Animal Health Division, [email protected], Tel (709) 729-6872.

📌 Aquaculture Veterinarian A (St. John's)
🏢 Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
📍 St. John's