Employment Opportunities

Why work at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory?

Cutting edge diagnostic technology
Smart people who care about what they do
A national leader in providing rapid diagnosis of animal diseases, identifying emerging diseases, developing new diagnostic methods, and training diagnosticians and veterinarians.
We serve the interests of the livestock and poultry industry and companion animal owners.
We provide strong support to the national animal and human health system.
At least 12 different diagnostic disciplines
Over 40,000 cases and millions of procedures per year
We have been a part of the University of Minnesota for over 110 years

As a University of Minnesota employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

Medical and Dental Coverage and Basic Life Insurance
Retirement Plan Benefit — Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS)
Additional Benefits — Wellbeing Program, Health Care & Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Retirement Plans, Regents Scholarship, and Vacations & Leaves

The VDL is currently recruiting for the following positions:

Health Care Professional 1 (Lab Receiving & Administration Shared Position): Job ID# 362275
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Poultry Diagnostician: Job ID# 358464
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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Food Animal Pathology (Veterinary Population Medicine): Job ID# 364508
Use the Job ID number to find out more about this position and apply here.