Post-mortem examinations

We can perform post-mortem examinations on a range of animal species, including small companion animals, livestock, horses, exotic pets, wildlife, and zoo animal species. 

About our services

All post mortem examinations will be performed by our board-certified pathologists and pathology residents. Advance notification will be required for any intended post-mortem submission so that we can coordinate delivery and properly manage logistics. All cases must be accompanied by a completed signed submission form (PDF)

We do not return animals for burial after post-mortem examination and submissions will either be individually or communally cremated. For further details on the submission process please see our submissions guidelines

Submission guidelines (PDF)

Fees

Gross post-mortem examination and routine histopathology for up to five tissues will be included in the standard fees which are based on species and weight as shown in our post-mortem fee structure (PDF). Additional tests recommended in the initial report will be charged only following approval by the submitting veterinary surgeon.

Post-mortem fee structure (PDF)

Delivery directions

All visitors should report to the reception at the front of the building.

Post-mortem team

Dr Sarhad Alnajjar

Lecturer in Veterinary Pathology

Pablo Diaz Santana

Resident in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology

Dr Sai Fingerhood

Teaching Fellow (Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist)

Marta Hernández

Lecturer (Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist)

Tom Hussey

Tom Hussey

Post Mortem Facilities Manager

Jae Kingswell

Veterinary Pathology Centre Coordinator

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Professor Roberto La Ragione

Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology and Head of the School of Biosciences

Javier Marrero

Lecturer (Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist)

Katy Walker

Pathology Laboratory Manager

Find us

Address

Veterinary Pathology Centre
Francis Crick Road
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7AQ
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