Veterinary Laboratory Scientist

Ready to make a real impact on animal health? At IDEXX, we're passionate about innovation and excellence in diagnostic testing. Our business is growing in New Zealand, and this is your chance to be part of that exciting journey. Our Palmerston North laboratory is seeking a motivated Veterinary Laboratory Scientist to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team in a full-time role.

As part of our Reference Laboratories, you'll play a critical role in delivering high-quality, accurate, and timely diagnostic services that support veterinarians and animal care professionals across the region. Your expertise in biochemistry and haematology will help ensure every result meets the highest standards of precision and reliability.

• Perform and interpret a wide range of diagnostic tests, applying professional judgment in analysis and validation.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of laboratory results in line with quality standards

• Contribute to workflow organisation and help prioritise tasks to meet service requirements.

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments to maintain peak performance.

• Uphold rigorous quality control procedures and compliance with IANZ certification and ISO 17025 standards.

• Collaborate with a skilled team to meet tight turnaround times and deliver exceptional service.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.

• Keep up to date with developments in haematology and maintain professional standards.

• Bachelor of Medical Science or equivalent qualification.

• Hands-on experience in a diagnostic laboratory, ideally in biochemistry and haematology.

• Familiarity with IANZ and ISO 17025 standards.

• Flexibility to work full-time hours Monday–Saturday on rotating day shifts.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, commercial lab environment.

• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for customer service.

• Commitment to our IDEXX values, diligent attention to our Quality system and Health & Safety policies/procedures.

• Investment in professional development and career growth

• Competitive annual bonus scheme and compensation review (for permanent employees)

• Be rewarded for your contributions through our Reward and Recognition Program

• Enhanced bereavement leave for family and pets

• Southern Cross Health Insurance

• Free wellness programs, Fitness Reimbursements, Mental Wellness and Healthy Weight Programs– ability to earn points and prizes

• Tenure recognition including days off and bonus payments for reaching key milestones

• Contribute towards your charity of choosing through our One IDEXX program and paid volunteer Days annually

• We help pets lead fuller lives

We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.  

At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. 

Let's pursue what matters together.

If you are passionate about making a difference and being rewarded for your efforts, please APPLY or contact the ANZ Talent Acquisition Team via anz- or visit or to learn more about IDEXX.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.