News
AHL Kemptville-Services Restored, June 8th
To All Clients in Eastern Ontario,
We are pleased to inform you that the septic tank issue at the AHL Kemptville Laboratory has been resolved. The Kemptville laboratory is now open and has resumed regular sample submission services.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure and restrictions may have caused and appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation during this time.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Kemptville Laboratory and Client Services
AHL Kemptville Open-No Postmortems today May 15
There are no pathologists on site today at Kemptville, and therefore no postmortems available today. However, the Kemptville lab will remain open today for deliveries and any carcasses will be stored safely at appropriate temperatures (cooler or freezer) to preserve architecture. Please call the lab if further instructions are required. Small animal and poultry postmortems can still be performed during the septic blockage; however, larger animals such as calves and cows will have to be stored until further notice. Submission of fresh and formalin-fixed tissues from on-farm postmortems m
Victoria Day Long Weekend May 16-18
To our valued Clients,
AHL Kemptville-Septic issue OPEN but unable to take in PMs
To all clients in Eastern Ontario,
Due to a septic issue, AHL Kemptville is open but unable to take in any postmortem submissions.
AHL Client Services
May 1st 2026 - New AHL Fee Schedule
All cases that are received and entered on or after May 1st will reflect this new pricing.
New this year:
Check out our new diarrhea and respiratory panels for canine and feline species.
Canine Diarrhea panel candp
Feline Diarrhea panel feldp
Canine Respiratory panel canrp
Easter Weekend April 3-5
To our valued clients,
March 11-Inclement Weather Kemptville-reduced staffing
To all clients in Eastern Ontario,
Animal Health Lab Kemptville is OPEN but running at reduced staffing today, March 11, 2026 due to inclement weather. Delays in reporting of test results from this location may be expected.
Please address any inquiries to ahlkempt@uoguelph.ca or 613 258 8320.
Family Day - Monday February 16th, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026 is a statutory holiday and there will be no testing done at the Animal Health Laboratory.
Specimen Reception at the Animal Health Laboratory - Guelph location will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for receiving specimens and for out-of-hours emergency necropsies only (call first).
The Animal Health Laboratory Kemptville will be closed.
Have a safe and Happy Family Day long weekend from everyone at the Animal Health Laboratory!
AHL open but limited service
The University of Guelph has closed its campus on January 26 due to the weather conditions.
The AHL in Guelph and Kemptville is open but with limited staffing.