An organization for the advancement of veterinary diagnostic medicine

The Veterinary Laboratory Association (VLA) is an international veterinary organization for diagnostic laboratories. This association was formed in 1989 for the purpose of providing consistency throughout veterinary diagnostic laboratories, which ultimately improves animal welfare.

The VLA administers the Veterinary Quality Assurance Program (VQAP), the most comprehensive veterinary proficiency program available to laboratories. Because Continuing Education is a VLA priority, the Veterinary Laboratory Association sponsors periodic regional meetings and an annual convention.

An organization with an important purpose

  • Recommend and promote standards for good laboratory practice
  • Provide quality assurance programs
  • Provide continuing education
  • Provide renewable accreditation and certification to laboratories in the field of veterinary medicine
  • Provide information and continuing education through our web site.
  • Promote marketing services to all members and share these services with the veterinary community
  • Promote cooperations with other professionals
  • Establish an information network of veterinary laboratory professionals
Membership is open to any persons interested in the field of veterinary laboratory medicine including technicians, technologists, veterinarians, laboratory managers and directors in any type of laboratory (commercial, federal, state, university, or other private ownership).

For more information about becoming a member Membership Form.
Membership benefits include:
• Voting Rights in Officer Elections
• Annual Conference
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Networking with other Veterinary    Professionals
• Quality Assurance Program