Animal Health Diagnostic Center
Ithaca, NY
At a glance
- Facility type
- University Teaching Hospital
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
The Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) is also the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (NYSVDL) at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, NY. With over 50 faculty, fellows, residents and interns, and over 190 staff and student workers, its laboratories run tests for bovids, equids, canids, birds, felids, caprine, cervids, ovines, rodents, primates, camelids, porcines, reptiles, amphibians, fish, lagomorphs, marine mammals, mustelids, environmental materials and more. It offers 600+ different tests, tested 729,000+ animals in 2024, and serves all 50 states and 32 countries. As the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, it performs regulatory testing on behalf of state and federal agencies, is under contract with the New York State Departments of Agriculture & Markets and of Environmental Conservation, and is a Level 1 member in the National Animal Health Laboratory Network
Team at a glance
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Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
M-F: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phones monitored until noon
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Frequently asked
Does Animal Health Diagnostic Center treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Animal Health Diagnostic Center offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Animal Health Diagnostic Center offer?+
Animal Health Diagnostic Center offers In House Lab, Imaging.
What reviewers say
This world-class veterinary institution and diagnostic laboratory provides exceptionally knowledgeable care backed by cutting-edge facilities. The staff maintains high standards of expertise and helpful communication, ensuring clear directions for visitors and efficient service delivery, though occasional administrative changes regarding specialized laboratory testing can arise.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.