As a Medical Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. You will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets across the UK. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth.
The IDEXX Biochemistry/Haematology team in Wetherby is one of our busiest departments. We are enthusiastic, forward-thinking and part of a dynamic and very active department.
We collaborate with the European and wider IDEXX network to ensure our processes are current and up to date with the market, always striving to ensure our customers receive the best quality service. IDEXX Biochemistry processes high volume blood specimens from animals, for diagnostic evaluation by our team of Veterinary Pathologists. The Biochemistry technicians and technologists are responsible for upholding high quality processes whilst operating automated top-of-the-range equipment to meet daily targets.
IDEXX reference laboratories are a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care where the true strength in our name is the people behind it. Our reference laboratories make it possible for our customers to discover more with our unrelenting commitment to innovation, personalised support, guidance, and expertise, while providing the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools.
This is a full-time permanent role with competitive benefits.

You will be using automated analyzers, microscopes and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment.
You will be performing diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.
You will be responsible for setting up and running lab tests, reading and releasing results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
From day one, you’ll have full autonomy in your work, but you’ll also get full support when you need it.
You will play a critical role as part of a successful team that is proud of the work they do and motivated by the common purpose in helping veterinarians quickly diagnose illness and disease in pets and animals – how great is that?
Biochemistry/Endocrinology
Testing blood and body fluid for various analytes, utilizing automated instrumentation
Haematology/Serology
Testing cell-related components of blood samples to enumerate and identify their cellular components, including microscopic evaluation of blood smears and the use of automated and manual counting techniques. Other techniques involved in this area are smear preparation, the usage and maintenance of the Haematology analyzers and Serology testing.