Government agencies and pharmaceutical companies regularly approach the RVC for expert advice on areas such as clinical trials, food safety, and herd health.

Our Clients are able to access the expertise of the RVC’s 100+ research-active staff across many different disciplines and covering all aspects of veterinary and biomedical science.

The RVC offers a quick and responsive service. We will help you to identify the appropriate expert and offer advice on all aspects of animal health, welfare and quality. We provide specialist advice on the following: Infection and Immunity; lifestyle-related diseases; epidemiology; animal pathology; genetics and farm and companion animals

Our services include:

• Scientific consultancy

• Consultancy to the farming community

• Clinical trial protocols

• Feasibility studies

Our clients include government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, SMEs and new spin-outs and start-ups. All RVC experts are covered by a comprehensive insurance policy. Some consultancies are short, whilst others are negotiated as long-term contracts.

• We have extensive knowledge of biotechnology sector which means we can help clients to develop and validate new medicines as well as advising on the use of medical devices, diagnostic tests and analytical laboratory methodologies.

• RVC experts are often called to act as expert witnesses in court or providing advice during patent disputes.

• A consultancy from the Royal Veterinary College can offer a cost-effective way to investigate the viability of new products or innovations

If you have any enquiries then please email: business@rvc.ac.uk