UF DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES
Anatomic Pathology
The anatomic pathology service provides necropsies, surgical pathology and dermatopathology of domestic and exotic animals.
UF Diagnostic Laboratories
Aquatic, Amphibian and Reptile Pathology
The aquatic, amphibian and reptile pathology service works with aquariums and conservation societies.
UF DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES
Clinical Pathology
The clinical pathology service performs hematology, chemistry, endocrinology, urinalysis, fluid analyses and cytology tests for domestic and exotic species.
UF Diagnostic Laboratories
Forensic Pathology
The veterinary forensic pathology service performs forensic services for companion animals, livestock and wildlife.
UF DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES
Microbiology, Parasitology and Serology
The microbiology, parasitology and serology service provides results to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease.
News FROM AROUND THE COLLEGE
Smartphone-based saliva test that can detect COVID-19 earns UF professor honors in national contest
Dr. Rhoel Dinglasan and his industry collaborators have won 2nd place in a tech competition sponsored by the NIH for a smartphone-based, rapid saliva test they developed that can be…
Gators helping a gator: Bob, a 660-pound alligator treated at UF, goes viral
The reptile, owned by St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, came to the UF Veterinary Hospital for x-rays to determine a cause for lameness.
Professor of infectious diseases named associate dean for research
Dr. David Pascual has held the post on an interim basis for over two years. His appointment is effective immediately.
Couple creates $1 million professorship honoring UF veterinary college faculty member
The new professorship honors Dr. Michael Schaer for his contributions to the college and the veterinary profession.
ANIMAL AIRWAVES
Paying attention to plague
Bubonic plague isn’t the scourge it was centuries ago, but it’s still around. Yersinia pestis [yer-SĬN-ē-ah PESS-tiss], the bacteria responsible, is carried in fleas that live mostly on rodents. Animals…
Benefits of bloodwork
During your pet’s wellness exam, do your eyes glaze over when your veterinarian recommends bloodwork? After all, isn’t that just for sick pets? Sure, that’s one reason. Results of blood…
Truth or Stare? Common Myths about How and What Animals See Differently from People
Many people grow up hearing that animals are color blind, or that dogs and cats only see in black and white. The truth is much more muted and complex. On…
Koalas and chlamydia
Koalas — those adorable marsupials from Down Under — don’t seem to have much in common with people. But they’re very susceptible to the same infection that wreaks havoc in…
Payment methods accepted
Fees for visits are to be paid in full at the time of service. For your convenience we accept cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express and Care Credit. Individuals other than the owner admitting an animal must provide written treatment authorization signed by the owner or be able to assume financial responsibility for the total cost of the visit. Pay your bill online.
