Published: 09 Jun 2025 | Last Updated: 09 Jun 2025 14:32:22

The RVC has appointed Dr Libby Graham – a European specialist in Veterinary Microbiology – as its new Diagnostic Laboratories Manager, who joins the Pathobiology and Population Sciences Department, located at the RVC’s Hawkshead campus, Potters Bar.  

From June 2025, Libby will help shape the future direction and success of the RVC’s Diagnostic Laboratories, which provides specialist veterinary diagnostic and research laboratory services for the RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for Small Animals, Europe’s largest small animal referral hospital, as well as other national and international veterinary practices and institutions.

Libby holds 20 years’ experience working in veterinary diagnostic laboratories, including 15 years in operational management across commercial, higher education, and contract research sectors. Her responsibilities spanned operational oversight alongside strategic planning and project delivery.

Libby began her veterinary career in companion animal practice before exploring a long-held interest in veterinary immunology and infectious disease, undertaking a master’s degree in veterinary immunology, followed by a PhD in feline virology and immunology. Previous roles include positions at Glasgow’s School of Veterinary Medicine including Registrar in Infectious Diseases, Academic Head of the Virology Diagnostic Laboratory and leading the Infectious Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. Additionally, she is a Founding Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Microbiology (ECVM), previously serving as Secretary. 

As Diagnostic Laboratories Manager, Libby will support the RVC in its clinical, teaching and research missions, contributing to developing the strategy and services of the Diagnostic Laboratories, aiding the integration of digital pathology technologies, and ensuring clients continually receive expert-led diagnostic, research and second opinion service.

Dr Libby Graham, Diagnostic Laboratories Manager at the RVC, said:

“I feel honoured to be part of such a respected organisation and am excited to share my experience with the diagnostic laboratory team. I look forward to working with them as we explore all the opportunities that lie ahead.”

Jonathan Williams, Head of Pathology at the RVC, said:

"We are delighted to welcome Libby Graham as our new Diagnostic Laboratories Manager at the RVC. As a PhD holding veterinary surgeon, and microbiology specialist, as well as having held multiple management roles across academia, research and large commercial diagnostic laboratories, Libby brings a unique skill set and a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team. Libby will undoubtedly drive innovation and excellence in our diagnostic services as we continue to advance our mission of delivering world-class animal care."

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About the RVC 

• The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is the UK's largest and longest established independent veterinary school and is a Member Institution of the University of London. 
• It is one of the few veterinary schools in the world that hold accreditations from the RCVS in the UK (with associated recognition from the AVBC for Australasia, the VCI for Ireland and the SAVC for South Africa), the EAEVE in the EU, and AVMA (probationary) in the USA and Canada. 
• The RVC is ranked as the top veterinary school in the world in the QS World University Rankings by subject, 2025. 
• The RVC offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing and biological sciences. 
• The RVC is a research-led institution, with 88% of its research rated as internationally excellent or world class in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. 
• The RVC provides animal owners and the veterinary profession with access to expert veterinary care and advice through its teaching hospitals and first opinion practices in London and Hertfordshire.