Veterinary Anatomical Pathology

The Veterinary Anatomical Pathology unit is responsible for carrying out morphological and immunological investigations. Through cytological samples and biopsies, it helps establish a diagnosis, and pinpoint possible treatments.
Moreover, the Veterinary Anatomical Pathology unit performs post-mortem necropsy examinations to determine the animal's cause of death.

The pathological, cytological, histological and flow cytometric services are available to pet owners, including after their pet has been admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.  The unit's services are also available to self-employed professionals and public and private bodies.

The unit's staff is composed as follows:

  • Prof. Valentina Zappulli (Head of Unit)
  • Prof. Laura Cavicchioli
  • Prof. Massimo Castagnaro
  • Prof. Maria Elena Gelain
  • Prof. Ranieri Verin
  • Prof. Sandro Mazzariol
  • Dr. Federico Bonsembiante
  • Dr. Silvia Ferro

Submitting samples:
Samples can be submitted from Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.

Collecting test results 
Please sign up on simbavet.org or write an e-mail to referti@simbavet.org

For further information
Please call +39 049 827 2507

All VTH activities are particularly relevant for veterinary teaching. In this regard, it shall be noted that fourth- and fifth-year students of the single cycle degree course in veterinary medicine may be present as teachers and other veterinarians perform clinical activities.