Veterinary Blood Bank

Our veterinary blood bank supplies hospital patients with canine and feline whole blood, packed red blood cells, and fresh frozen plasma. When canine and feline patients need a transfusion, the hospital relies on blood donations from owner-volunteered dogs and cats.

Join the blood donor program

We are seeking well-tempered canine donors in good body condition and health. While greyhounds or shepherd breeds are preferred because they’re more likely to have a universal blood type, all other breeds are welcome! We will run a DNA test to determine your dog’s blood type.

Donor requirements

• 1-8 years of age at the start of entering the program
• Over 55 pounds (over 60 pounds preferred)
• Never received a blood or plasma transfusion
• Up to date on recommended core vaccinations

Free routine blood work, blood typing, and infectious disease screening are performed to determine if a donor can be admitted into the program. As an added benefit for staying in the program and to make sure your pet is healthy enough to continue donating, we also provide these services free of charge annually. We also supply one large bag of pet food from one of our preferred suppliers at each blood donation.