Aquaculture Veterinarian A

Position Details 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 opportunity please contact, Dr. Daryl Whelan, Director, Aquatic Animal Health Division, [email protected], Tel (709) 729-6872.

Manage aquatic animal health for fin and shellfish producers, including the operation of diagnostic laboratories and supervision of technical staff. Lead biosecurity audits, surveillance programs, and the development of evidence-based health policies.

Requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and eligibility for licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Veterinarians. Candidates must have experience in aquatic medicine, biosecurity audits, and personnel supervision.

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• Aquatic Veterinary Medicine
• Biosecurity Auditing
• Disease Outbreak Management
• Laboratory Practices
• Supervision
• Mentoring
• Decision Making
• Public Presentation
• Surveillance Programs
• Health Policy Development

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Agriculture
• Government & Public Sector
• Environmental & Sustainability

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 24, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable