Forestry, Agriculture and Lands - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Reporting to the Senior Veterinary Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Manager and the Director of the Animal Health Division/Chief Veterinarian (as required), the Veterinary Laboratory Technician provides technical and laboratory support for the delivery of animal health services within the province. The position supports animal health surveillance, disease diagnostics, and veterinary medicine activities through laboratory-based work.
Duties include: Receipt of samples from various sources.
Laboratory invoicing.
Assisting with animal necropsies and disease investigations.
Preserving, packaging, and shipping specimens for laboratory analysis.
Performing laboratory diagnostic procedures, including molecular diagnostic testing.
Preparing reagents, bacterial culture media and conducting antibiotic sensitivity testing.
Recording, maintaining, and reporting specimen information, examination findings, test results, analyses, and diagnoses.
Maintaining laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and supplies to support operational requirements.
Compiling monthly, annual, and ad hoc reports.




Performing other related duties as required.
Screening Criteria Post-secondary degree or diploma in Science or Laboratory Technology (equivalences will be considered)
Experience working in a veterinary laboratory setting
Assessment Criteria Knowledge of medical, veterinary, or related laboratory procedures
Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Knowledge of animal health (asset)
Ability to effectively exchange information
Ability to collaborate
Ability to think critically
Ability to work independently
Conditions of Offer Proof of valid Class 5 Driver's license
Conditions of Acceptance Willing to accept day travel (occasional)
Willing to accept overnight travel (occasional)
Acknowledges requirement for performing work outside and/or remote locations
Willing to accept overtime outside business hours
Information for Applicants For more information about this prospect please contact, Nilesh Kumar, Laboratory Manager, [email protected], Tel (phone hidden).

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📌 Veterinary Laboratory Technician (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador