pathologist, veterinary
Title posted on Nova Scotia Public Service Commission - Veterinary Pathologist (Veterinarian 1-2(A)-(B))
Posted on May 08, 2026 by Employer details The Government of Nova Scotia
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<p style="text-align:right"> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP"><img style="width:700.0px;height:36.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/bf6b9753/38449949-ca76-4c02-8829-4.png"></a></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Competition # : </strong><span contenteditable="false">46962</span> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Department: </strong>Agriculture</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location: </strong>BIBLE HILL</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Type of Employment:</strong> Permanent</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Union Status:</strong> <span contenteditable="false">NSGEU - NSPG</span> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Closing Date: </strong>31-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Us</b></H2></div><div><p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At the Department of Agriculture, our vision is to create a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We work to support the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Department of Agriculture is posting in anticipation of future needs of a Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist. Anticipated start date is in 2026 and / or may be negotiated based on both parties needs. </span><br><br></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Primary Accountabilities</b></H2></div><div><p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Department of Agriculture Pathologist works to safeguard animal health, human health, and food security through the provision of veterinary diagnostic services as well as livestock disease and welfare expertise to the agricultural sector in Nova Scotia. </span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As a Veterinary Pathologist with the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture you will be responsible for verifying the quality and accuracy of all scientific results produced by the provincial Animal Health Laboratory including pathology, bacteriology, serology, parasitology, and referral testing. You will report, interpret, and explain results directly to clients while providing recommendations for disease control and prevention. You will perform postmortem examinations (including forensic postmortems) and evaluate surgical biopsies in all species to diagnose disease rapidly and competently. The incumbent contributes to disease control and eradication programs, and identification and surveillance for emerging and foreign animal diseases. Your work plays an important role in reducing the impact of diseases in animals as well as in humans and plays a pivotal role in addressing issues related to best management practices within the livestock industry. You will also participate in (or lead) community outreach and engagement opportunities for clients and stakeholders which support Department priorities. </span><br><br></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px s- Location Bible Hill, NSB2N 2P3
- Work location On site
- Salary$2,855.81 to $4,785BIWEEKLY bi-weekly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as early as 2026-07-31
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Nova Scotia Public Service Commission #46962
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