Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
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Phone Numbers:
(859) 257-8283 - Voice
(859) 255-1624 - Fax
Diagnostic Services Coordinator: Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Receiving Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Holiday Hours: Holiday Hours Memorandum |
Euthanasia & Disposal Information:
Euthanasia information
The UKVDL currently does not provide euthanasia services on live animals. Clients must arrange for euthanasia prior to shipping the animal to UKVDL. The following Lexington
veterinarians are on call to assist you with euthanasia:
All Species
Dr. Clark Cleveland (502) 863-2587
Euthanasia Charge: $75 to $130
After 5:00 p.m., weekends, and holidays: $50 extra
Dr. Scott Weakley (502) 863-0868
Please note: Dr. Weakley requests that he be called only as the last resort.
Euthanasia Charge: $102 to $170
After 5:00 p.m., weekends, and holidays: $50 extra
Equine Only
Rood & Riddle (859) 233-0371
Euthanasia Charge: $100 for non-Rood & Riddle clients. No charge for Rood & Riddle clients.
Carcass disposal information
The UKVDL does not provide carcass disposal services. On necropsy animals, the cost of disposal is built into the necropsy fee. The following haulers can assist you with carcass
removal and disposal:
Conboy Enterprises, LLC
Lexington, KY
(859) 221-6998
Open 7 days a week. Please call before dropping an animal off. Animal pick up available.
Harmons Dead Animals
Warsaw, KY
(859) 567-2111
Dead Animal Removal Service (DARS, Inc.)
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1186
The Kentucky State Veterinarian has more information on animal carcass disposal. See www.kyagr.com/statevet/index.htm
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