Our clinical research focuses on improving the lives of small animals, and the people who care for them. The highly qualified clinicians who work here collaborate with researchers in centres across the world, and locally with laboratory-based researchers within the University, to improve and advance treatments for diseases in both animals and humans.

 

With internationally recognised veterinary clinical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and a network of collaborators in Liverpool and beyond we can support high-quality veterinary and translational research projects.

 

Facilities

 

Our purpose-built, modern veterinary practice is fully equipped with a surgical suite, digital and dental radiography systems and in-house diagnostic laboratory. It also houses an exotic pet clinic for surgery, preventative health care and medical investigations. It provides the ideal setting for our undergraduate students to develop their skills in delivering primary veterinary care.

 

Small Animal Teaching Hospital

The Small Animal Teaching Hospital is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary referral hospital. In addition to our cutting-edge clinical facilities such as high-field MRI and 80-slice CT scanners, two digital radiography rooms, a radiotherapy suite, three operating rooms, an in-house laboratory, dedicated cardiology, dermatology and endoscopy suites, we also have research equipment including a DEXA scanner and fully equipped gait analysis laboratory.

 

Clinical Pathology Laboratory

The Laboratory provides many functions, which support the clinical and research activity of all hospitals across the Leahurst campus. It is primarily concerned with facilitating disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The laboratory can provide a variety of haematological, chemistry, immunology, and serology tests thanks to its comprehensive suite of equipment and trained staff.

 

Clinical Skills Laboratory

The Lab is a learning space for students to practise their practical skills, such as suturing or using an ultrasound machine on models and simulations. It is a safe environment to explore, attempt, improve and master the essential practical skills a vet has to perform in practice before working with patients.