Animal donation program

We are proud to offer a body donation option to those facing the challenging experience of losing a beloved animal. Our Animal Donation Program ensures your pet has an enduring purpose after death, by supporting the next generation of veterinarians and the animals they will go on to look after.

Our students and staff greatly appreciate the opportunities this program gives them, and the animals whose bodies have been donated to veterinary education. We treat all animals in our care with the utmost respect and dignity. We understand what a difficult decision it is, and we are grateful for your forethought to support veterinary education.

Most animals are suitable, with a few exceptions based on staff and student safety and usability. The exceptions are as follows:

• Animals that have a known zoonotic risk
• Animals that have received chemotherapy within a six-month period
• Animals that have not been appropriately stored following euthanasia or death (We require donations to be placed in cold storage, preferably at your local veterinary hospital within a 3-hour timeframe).

If you wish to donate your animal's body, your vet will ask you to sign a consent form at the time of your visit. Your vet will also provide a brief medical history of your pet in this form. We need this medical history so we can offer the greatest educational benefit to our students. 

Please be assured that the students will not see your personal information.

After euthanasia, University staff will collect the remains. When students have completed their learning objectives, the remains will be cremated. Unfortunately we are unable to provide any reports or medical information following the donation.

We thank you for your consideration.