Veterinary Diagnostic Services (VDS) Laboratory
These services are available to all Manitoba livestock producers and companion animal owners through their veterinarians, and to universities and colleges, zoos and government departments.
Important Notice
Updated January 26, 2023
VDS Holiday Closure 2023 (PDF 571 KB)
VDS Holiday Closure 2024 (PDF 570 KB)
VDS Newsletter
Stay current on animal health in Manitoba by reading the quarterly VDS newsletter. It includes cases, news and updates from the Animal Health and Welfare branch.
Issue 1, December 2022 (PDF 965 KB)
Vision and Mission Statements
Our Vision
To nurture a culture that has a commitment to clients, values staff and provides leading-edge veterinary diagnostic services.
Our Mission
To protect and advance animal and public health through diagnostic excellence.
Hours of Operation
The laboratory and reception are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed during statutory holidays.
Fees
Fees are charged based on the Fee Schedule (PDF 237 KB).
Payments
VDS only accepts payment by cheque or money order, made payable to the Minister of Finance.
Laboratory Manuals
Laboratory Manuals are reference materials that provide technical information on the different laboratory tests conducted by VDS.
Case Submission Forms
To submit a sample to Veterinary Diagnostic Services, complete a Case Submission Form.
VDS Dashboards
The VDS Dashboards contain statistics related to the tests/cases as well as the pathology diagnoses conducted by VDS.
VDS Contact Directory
Click here (PDF 577 KB) to download a copy of the directory.
| VDS Section | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| General Inquiries | vetlab@gov.mb.ca or 204-945-8220 in Winnipeg |
| Accounts Payable Inquiries | agrinvoices@gov.mb.ca or 204-945-8220 in Winnipeg |
| Clinical Pathology Inquiries | clinpath@gov.mb.ca |
| Microbiology Inquiries (Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology) |
microbiology@gov.mb.ca |
| Virology Inquiries (PCR/Molecular Diagnostics, Serology) |
virology@gov.mb.ca |
| Shannon Korosec A/Manager, VDS |
Shannon.Korosec@gov.mb.ca |
| Dr. Brenda Bryan Anatomic Pathologist |
Brenda.Bryan@gov.mb.ca |
| Dr. Karlyn Bland Clinical Pathologist |
Karlyn.Bland@gov.mb.ca |
| Dr. Marek Tomczyk Anatomic Pathologist |
Marek.Tomczyk@gov.mb.ca |
| Dr. Md Niaz Rahim Molecular Biologist |
MdNiaz.Rahim@gov.mb.ca |
| Dr. Neil Pople Anatomic Pathologist/Veterinary Microbiologist |
Neil.Pople@gov.mb.ca |
Contact Us
Veterinary Diagnostic Services
545 University Crescent,
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5S6
Phone: 204-945-8220 in Winnipeg
Email: vetlab@gov.mb.ca
545 University Crescent,
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5S6
Phone: 204-945-8220 in Winnipeg
Email: vetlab@gov.mb.ca
Useful Links
For inquiries regarding wildlife including CWD, please contact Fish and Wildlife