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Laboratory

Our in-house laboratory offers fast, accurate testing—from blood counts and organ function checks to parasite detection—ensuring timely diagnoses and treatments. With advanced equipment and expert analysis, we keep your pet’s health in focus.

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At Village Vets, our fully equipped in-house laboratory ensures that we can quickly and accurately diagnose a wide range of health conditions affecting your pet. By performing essential tests on-site, we expedite the diagnostic process, allowing our veterinary team to begin treatment as soon as possible.

Our in-house diagnostic services include:

  • Haematology: Evaluates red and white blood cells and platelets, aiding in the detection of anemia, infections, and other blood disorders.
  • Biochemistry: Checks organ function (liver, kidneys, pancreas) to uncover underlying health issues and guide effective treatment plans.
  • Cytology: Examines skin and ear samples for infections, inflammation, or abnormal cells, supporting quick diagnoses and targeted therapies.
  • Urine Analysis: Identifies issues like urinary tract infections, kidney problems, and diabetes, enabling prompt intervention.
  • Faecal Analysis: Detects intestinal parasites and gastrointestinal disturbances, ensuring timely treatment.
  • Coagulation Testing: Assesses blood clotting ability, critical for diagnosing clotting disorders and guiding surgical care.
  • Thyroid Hormone Testing: Evaluates thyroid function and detects conditions such as hyperthyroidism, common in senior cats.
  • Infectious Disease Testing: Screens for diseases like lungworm, parvovirus, leptospirosis, feline leukemia (FeLV), and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Pancreatitis Testing
  • (cPLI and fPLI): Identifies pancreatitis in both dogs and cats, ensuring appropriate and timely care.

Blood Pressure Monitoring: Detects hypertension, often linked to kidney disease, heart problems, or other underlying conditions. For more specialised diagnostics, we partner with Axiom Laboratories. If your pet’s sample requires additional analysis, we’ll manage the process and keep you informed, ensuring access to advanced testing capabilities beyond our immediate facilities.

By offering comprehensive laboratory services, we can diagnose various conditions swiftly, customize treatment plans, and enhance the overall health and longevity of your beloved companion. If you have questions about our diagnostic testing options, don’t hesitate to contact our team.

Why Choose Us?

At Village Vets, we’re passionate about providing exceptional care for your beloved pets. Our experienced team of compassionate veterinarians and nurses is dedicated to ensuring your pet’s health and happiness at every stage of life. With state-of-the-art facilities, tailored treatment plans, and a genuine love for animals, we go above and beyond to deliver the best possible care. Whether it’s a routine check-up or a complex procedure, you can trust Village Vets to treat your pets like family.

Our Ashbourne branch joined the Village Vets family in 2008 and we moved to our shiny new site in 2024, which is well equipped with modern facilities including an in-house laboratory, diagnostic equipment such as x-rays, dental x-rays and ultrasonography, four consult rooms and two surgical theatres.

What to Expect

When your pet needs diagnostic testing at Village Vets, you can count on a smooth and efficient process. After discussing your pet’s symptoms and conducting a physical exam, our veterinary team may recommend one or more in-house tests. Because our laboratory equipment is on-site, samples can often be analyzed promptly, allowing us to share results with you during the same visit or shortly thereafter.

If more specialized tests are required, we’ll send the samples to Axiom Laboratories, ensuring access to the advanced diagnostics your pet needs. Throughout the process, we’ll keep you informed of the progress, explain the results clearly, and work with you to create an appropriate treatment plan based on the findings.

With our comprehensive in-house laboratory and trusted external partnerships, you can rest assured that your pet’s health concerns will be addressed quickly and accurately, helping them receive the timely care they deserve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We love questions, please do not hesitate to get in contact.

  • What tests can your lab perform?

    Blood tests, urinalysis, and screenings for parasites and infections.

  • How quickly will I get results?

    Most tests are processed the same day for rapid diagnosis.

  • Are lab tests stressful for pets?

    We handle all pets gently to minimise stress during sample collection.

  • Why might my pet need lab tests?

    Testing helps diagnose health conditions and monitor ongoing treatments.

  • Do I need to prepare my pet for testing?

    Specific tests may require fasting; we’ll advise you beforehand.

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“It was my Sheru’s first visit and the staff at Village Vets made him so comfortable. The vet provided useful tips and so gentle when administering the vaccines.”

Varisha Shahzad

“Staff are very Professional, Customer Service is excellent, and Handling the dog very positive.”

John Kelly

“Brenda was great on the phone and in person. Put my mind at ease over my dog’s sickness and prescribed a cream that worked within a few days as expected. Thanks Brenda.”

Eamonn Hand

“Very friendly and professional staff. Our little Winnie doesn’t mind visiting this clinic at all. Very quick response for request for appointments and also gives advice over the phone.”

Lorraine Walker

“Very friendly staff who didn’t mind that we were very late for our emergency appointment.”

Chris McCauley

“Amazing staff. Fantastic service and care! They put my mind at ease and they really know what they’re doing. Wouldn’t bring my pooch anywhere else!”

Kate Forde

“Village Vets were able to see me on very short notice with a very sick cat. Emily was brilliant to deal with and was able to make him comfortable and offered lots of advice. Would recommend them.”

Olga Carry

“Such kind staff through out. The clinic itself was so clean and well laid out. Cats and dogs have separate waiting rooms keeping everyone as calm as possible. Definitely will become my main clinic for my cat.”

Sarah Ryan

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