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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Veterinary Laboratory Technician

St. John's, NL, Canada

$29.82 to $37.24 CAD / hour · Full-time

Within 25 km of St. John's · About 0 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $29.82 to $37.24 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Original job description

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.

Microbiology set up.

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 opportunity please contact, Nilesh Kumar, Laboratory Manager, NileshKumar@gov.nl.ca, Tel 709-729-7674.

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Responsibilities

Provide technical and laboratory support for provincial animal health surveillance, diagnostics, and veterinary medicine activities. Receive and process specimens, perform diagnostic procedures, assist with necropsies and disease investigations, maintain laboratory resources and records, and prepare reports.

Requirements

A post-secondary degree or diploma in Science or Laboratory Technology is required, with equivalent qualifications considered, along with experience in a veterinary laboratory setting. Applicants should have knowledge of laboratory procedures and MS Office, and demonstrate communication, collaboration, critical-thinking, and independent-working abilities; a valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to travel, work remotely or outdoors, and work overtime are also required conditions.

Skills

Veterinary Laboratory Procedures
Sample Receipt and Handling
Microbiology
Molecular Diagnostic Testing
Animal Necropsy Assistance
Disease Investigation
Specimen Preservation and Shipping
Bacterial Culture Media Preparation
Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing
Laboratory Recordkeeping and Reporting
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
MS Office
Communication
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Independent Work

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Hiring contact

Nilesh Kumar

Hiring contact email

NileshKumar@gov.nl.ca

Keywords

Animal Health
Veterinary Laboratory
Animal Health Surveillance
Disease Diagnostics
Veterinary Medicine
Sample Receipt
Microbiology
Molecular Diagnostics
Animal Necropsy
Disease Investigation
Specimen Preservation
Specimen Packaging
Specimen Shipping
Reagent Preparation
Bacterial Culture Media
Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing
Laboratory Diagnostic Procedures
Laboratory Invoicing
Laboratory Equipment
Laboratory Instrumentation
Laboratory Supplies
Specimen Records
Test Results
Laboratory Reporting
MS Office
Word
Excel
Outlook
Class 5 Driver's License
Overnight Travel

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