What will happen to my pets body?
Soon after your pet’s death, our skilled and caring team will arrange to collect your pet’s body. We can collect from your veterinary practice or your home, at no cost to you.
From the time of collection, we will be responsible for the safe keeping of your pet’s body. Our students and clinicians are deeply grateful for the learning and research opportunities provided and will treat your pet with respect and dignity at all times.
Your pet's body may be used for one or more of the following purposes:
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Anatomical examination. This includes teaching, studying and researching the form, shape and structure of the animal body. It allows us to use the body for teaching anatomy to Veterinary Science Veterinary nursing, and Anatomy students.
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Education or training related to veterinary health. Animal Health professionals derive great benefit from the opportunity to develop surgical skills and other clinical procedures on a body. We run and support many courses that develop and further clinical and surgical skills.
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Research relating to disorders, or the functioning of an animal’s body. This could be as part of undergraduate education or Animal Health professional training.
In some cases, your vet may ask your permission to share your pet’s medical history with us in order to enhance student learning and research. In this situation you and your pet’s identities will not be shared with the students or training professionals.
When teaching or training is complete, your pet’s body will be cremated. We regret that we are unable able to share details of how your pet’s body was used, or to return your pet’s remains or ashes.