Utility construction directly adjacent to the VMDL loading dock has largely been completed. While the immediate area is still under construction, clients are now able to safely access our loading dock area for animal drop-off.
Please note: the dock area is only accessible from the north, and the VMDL should be approached by way of Rollins Street and not Cattle Drive.
As always, arrangements for daytime drop off can be made by calling the laboratory at 573-882-6811 during normal business hours (8 am- 5 pm, Monday-Friday). Arrangements for after-hours drop off (weekdays until 10 pm and 8am-5pm on weekends and holidays) can be made by calling the on-call student at 573-864-7160.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we update our facilities!
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Guidance for Submissions During VMDL Construction Project
Due to the location of the Phase 1 VMDL construction project, a section of East Campus Loop to the east of the VMDL will be closed to through traffic. However, to ensure continuity of operations, access to the VMDL will still be available. Please read the following instructions carefully.
The VMDL receiving entrance and loading dock area on the north side of the building will be accessible to our clients throughout the construction process. However, this area must be approached from the north, by way of East Campus Loop. The VMDL receiving and loading dock areas will NOT be accessible from the south, by way of East Campus Loop or Cattle Drive.
If you have any questions or need directions, please call the lab at 573-882-6811. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we update our facilities!
Postmortem Diagnostics
VMDL Clinical Instructor Rosalie Ierardi, DVM, MS, offers insights into the importance of postmortem diagnostics and how we can partner with local veterinarians to serve producers.
New Policy – Owner Prepayment Requirements
The Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) requires a completed payment agreement form and an accompanying $88.00 pre-payment deposit in order to receive and provide diagnostic testing services on owner submitted accessions.
VMDL will provide clients with an invoice upon completion of diagnostic accession work. The pre-payment balance will be applied toward the total invoice balance. Any remaining balance must be paid to the VMDL within 30 days of the invoice date.
We thank you for your business!