Animal Health Diagnostic Center

Ithaca, NY

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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

Small Animal Companion Feline Exclusive Equine Food Animal Poultry Avian Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian Aquatic Fish Wildlife Zoo

Services

In House Lab Imaging

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

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

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
2
Support staff
8
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Services in detail

Anatomic PathologyBacteriologyClinical PathologyComparative CoagulationEndocrinologyMolecular DiagnosticsParasitologySerology & ImmunologyToxicologyVirologyWildlife HealthReferral Laboratories and TestsAll TestsDiagnostic Plans and PanelsSTAT TestingVeterinary Support ServicesAvian Health ProgramDuck Research LaboratoryNYS Contract TestingNYS Cattle Health Assurance ProgramQuality Milk Production Services

Memberships

Level 1 member in the National Animal Health Laboratory NetworkUnder contract with the New York State Departments of Agriculture & Markets and of Environmental Conservation

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

85% Positive sentiment
based on 20 reviews

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.

Frequently praised for

Knowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsCompassionate Staff

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.