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  • Career Center

    Work with TVMDL TVMDL employs people in the fields of science, technology, animal agriculture, and veterinary medicine. No matter your background, you can do your part to protect animal and human health through diagnostics.  TVMDL is growing, and we want you to join us. Learn more about working at TVMDL by exploring the categories below.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    If you have any questions that haven’t been answered below, please feel free to reach out to one of our locations. College Station Center 936.598.4451 Canyon Gonzales 830.672.2834 Jump to question category: Forms Portal Sample Collection, Storage, and Viability General Submission Questions Shipping Finance Pricing and Testing Results Referrals Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory Necropsy Cremation…

  • Biopsy spotlight: inflammatory mammary gland carcinoma

    Mammary gland tumors are diagnosed on a daily basis at TVMDL. These tumors occur in both canine and feline patients and can be benign (adenomas) or malignant (carcinomas). They are seen most often in intact females. Inflammatory mammary gland carcinoma is a unique entity that occurs infrequently in dogs and is seen in humans as…

  • Infectious laryngotracheitis diagnosed in laying chicken

    A 12-month-old black and white female laying chicken from a small backyard flock was received for necropsy.  The owner had elected euthanasia of this bird following a clinical exam revealing acute abnormal respiration including open mouth breathing.  Another bird in the flock had similar clinical symptoms and had died.  Following euthanasia and refrigeration, the bird…

  • Testing

    Solving tomorrow’s animal health issues through today’s testing TVMDL boasts over 650 test offerings. Over our 50-plus years of service, we’ve dedicated a considerable amount of time to ensuring every test we offer is efficient, effective, and affordable. Some of our tests rely on tried-and-true gold standard methods while others incorporate the newest instrumentation and…

  • Testing Information

    Ensure accuracy and reliability every step of the way The testing process can be complicated. TVMDL has compiled the following information to ensure clients are aware of the rules, policies, and guidelines when working with TVMDL. 

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  • Shipping

    Ship your samples with confidence and compliance This section offers information on safe shipping of biologicals, infectious substances, or diagnostic specimens. The contents are to be used as a guide to assist properly trained shippers. The information provided does not meet the training requirements as required in the Department of Transportation 49 C.F.R. (§172.700 –…