Welcome to the CityU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

The mission of the CityU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (CityU VDL) is to provide a comprehensive veterinary diagnostic service to the veterinarians and researchers of Hong Kong. As the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC) develops the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme and students enter the clinical years of their course, the CityU VDL will contribute to veterinary teaching. The CityU VDL is also in a unique position to offer support into animal disease research. Scholarly publication, interdisciplinary collaborations, and local veterinarian engagement via continuing education events will be encouraged. Collaboration with medical professionals will provide opportunities for diagnosis and research into zoonotic diseases under the “One Health” concept.

The CityU VDL is operated by specialist veterinary diagnosticians, using the Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) of Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine standards, and is committed to providing accurate, timely and user-friendly testing services to the veterinary community of Hong Kong and the region. With the increasing size and sophistication of the Hong Kong veterinary community and the drive to modernize veterinary medicine, a world-class veterinary diagnostic laboratory will aid the advancing veterinary community.