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 May 23, 2023
- Starting May 30, 2023, VDS will be switching from faxing to emailing invoices. Clients have the option of having one email for invoicing and another for reporting. VDS will also request for one fax number as a backup for communication.
- VDS Holiday Closure 2024 (PDF 570 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 247 KB).
Payments
VDS only accepts payment by cheque or money order, made payable to the Minister of Finance.
To submit a sample to VDS, complete a Case Submission Form.
Confidentiality and Privacy Notice
To learn more about the VDS's notices on confidentiality, disclosure, privacy and ownership of submitted materials, please click here.
Laboratory Manuals
Laboratory Manuals are reference materials that provide technical information on the different laboratory tests conducted by VDS.
VDS Dashboards
The VDS Dashboards contain statistics related to the tests/cases as well as the pathology diagnoses conducted by VDS.
Stay current on animal health in Manitoba by reading the VDS newsletter. It includes cases, news and updates from the Animal Health and Welfare branch.
- December 2022 (PDF 965 KB)
- March 2023 (PDF 648 KB)
- June 2023 (PDF 770 KB)
- September 2023 (PDF 987 KB)
- December 2023 (PDF 719 KB)
- March 2024 (PDF 1.03 MB)
- June 2024 (PDF 1.01 MB)
- October 2024 (PDF 1.07 MB)
- December 2024 (PDF 981 KB)
- March 2025 (PDF 960 KB)
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 |
| Vacant Manager, VDS |
vetlab@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 Chief Scientist |
MdNiaz.Rahim@gov.mb.ca |
| Dr. Neil Pople Anatomic Pathologist/Veterinary Microbiologist |
Neil.Pople@gov.mb.ca |
| Dr. Vasyl Shpyrka Diagnostic Pathologist |
Vasyl.Shpyrka@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