Post-mortem examinations
We can perform post-mortem examinations on a range of animal species, including small companion animals, livestock, horses, exotic pets, wildlife, and zoo animal species.
We are thrilled to announce that the Veterinary Pathology Centre will be accepting cases again starting 16 September!
If you have any questions or queries, our phone lines are now open, and our team is ready to assist you.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience our temporary closure may have caused and to express our gratitude for your understanding, we are offering a 10% discount on post-mortem examinations until the New Year, this will not include postmortems submitted via the DEFRA surveillance scheme.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you back.
About our services
All post mortem examinations will be performed by our board-certified pathologists and pathology residents. Advance notification will be required for any intended post-mortem submission so that we can coordinate delivery and properly manage logistics. All cases must be accompanied by a completed signed submission form (PDF).
We do not return animals for burial after post-mortem examination and submissions will either be individually or communally cremated. For further details on the submission process please see our submissions guidelines.
Fees
Gross post-mortem examination and routine histopathology for up to five tissues will be included in the standard fees which are based on species and weight as shown in our post-mortem fee structure (PDF). Additional tests recommended in the initial report will be charged only following approval by the submitting veterinary surgeon.
Delivery directions
All visitors should report to the reception at the front of the building.
Post-mortem team
Dr Sarhad Alnajjar
Lecturer in Veterinary Pathology
Joana Crisostomo Crisostomo
Lecturer in Veterinary Surveillance and Investigation
Pablo Diaz Santana
Resident in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology
Tom Hussey
Pathology and Building Facilities Manager
Professor Roberto La Ragione
Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology and Head of the School of Biosciences
Ollie Lonsdale
Senior Pathology Technician
Javier Marrero
Lecturer (Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist)
Hero Nye
Senior Pathology Technician
