About Us
Your partner for diagnostic excellence and comprehensive support in managing animal health concerns.
The Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) Laboratory Services Division offers diagnostic medical tests for infectious agents, toxins, and various disease-causing factors in animal samples submitted by veterinary professionals serving animal owners. Additionally, these services cater to public officials engaged in public health, law, or wildlife management, as well as scientists involved in collaborative research projects.
Online Portal
Our online portal is available to schedule a diagnostic test or services. Fee listing included.
Scheduled Closures
Laboratory Services observes the following holidays and will be closed:
- St. Kitts-Nevis Independence Day, September 19
- Christmas Day, December 25
- Boxing Day, December 26
- New Year's Day, January 1
- Carnival Day, January 2
Diagnostic Testing, Processing, and Examinations
- Address: PO Box 334, Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies
- Phone: 869-465-4161
- Email: RUSVMLabServices@rossvet.edu.kn
Our Services
The Laboratory Services Division is comprised of Anatomy, Diagnostic, Histology and Pathology laboratories.
The division provides a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of veterinary practitioners, animal owners, public health officials, law enforcement agencies, wildlife managers, and research scientists. Specialty consultations available for various disciplines.
Anatomy
- Cremation
- Communal Incineration
Laboratory Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: 869-465-4161
Extension: 401-1342 or 401-1267
Email: rusvmanatomyservices@rossvet.edu.kn
Diagnostic
- Bacteriology & Mycology
- Clinical Pathology
- Parasitology
- Special Diagnostics
Laboratory Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
After-Hours Emergency Service: 869-662-9479
Extension: 401-1291, 401-1438
Email: skdiagnosticsservices@rossvet.edu.kn
Histology Laboratory
- Tissue processing and embedding
- Sectioning
- Specialty Staining
Laboratory Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed each semester break
Phone: 869-465-4161
Extension: 401-1265
Email: histologyservices@rossvet.edu.kn
Pathology
- Post-mortem exams
- Ancillary tests
Laboratory Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Extensions: 401-1152 and 401-1153
Email: Pathologyservices@rossvet.edu.kn
Animal submissions
24 hours/day; 7 days/week