Turning Veterinary Research Ideas into Robust, Compliant Studies
Executing veterinary research is where ideas are tested, refined, and proven. At this stage, strong planning must be matched with disciplined delivery, regulatory compliance, and high quality data collection. As a GLP accredited veterinary Contract Research Organisation (CRO) operating across New Zealand and Australia, EpiVets specialises in managing and conducting research that stands up to regulatory, scientific, and commercial scrutiny.
What is a Veterinary Contract Research Organisation (CRO)?
A veterinary Contract Research Organisation, or CRO, is an independent specialist that supports organisations to design, conduct, manage, and report research involving animals, animal health products, or production systems.
As a veterinary CRO, EpiVets works alongside clients who have a research idea but require experienced support to carry it through. This includes:
- Translating concepts into scientifically sound study designs
- Managing field trials and multi site studies
- Ensuring ethical, animal welfare, and regulatory compliance
- Collecting and analysing high quality data
- Delivering clear, defensible reports for regulators, stakeholders, or commercial decision making
Using a veterinary CRO allows sponsors to reduce risk, improve study quality, and ensure research outcomes are credible and usable in real world settings.
GLP Accreditation and Why It Matters
EpiVets is a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) accredited CRO, providing assurance that research is conducted to internationally recognised quality standards.
GLP is a quality system that governs how non clinical research studies are planned, performed, monitored, recorded, and reported. For veterinary research, GLP is particularly important when studies support:
- Regulatory submissions
- Product registration or label claims
- Safety, efficacy, or residue evaluations
- International market access
GLP accreditation demonstrates that systems, processes, and data integrity meet strict regulatory expectations. For clients, this means confidence that study results are reliable, traceable, and acceptable to regulators in New Zealand, Australia, and overseas markets.
Conducting Veterinary Research in the Field
EpiVets conducts research projects ranging from focused trials on a single farm to complex, multi site studies across New Zealand and Australia. Our team combines veterinary expertise, epidemiology, regulatory knowledge, and project management to deliver studies that are practical, compliant, and scientifically robust.
We manage every stage of the research process, including:
Protocol development
Transforming research objectives into clear, actionable study protocols aligned with regulatory and GLP requirements.
Site coordination
Working closely with farm owners, facility managers, veterinarians, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth, efficient field execution.
Data collection
Implementing rigorous, standardised procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and data integrity.
Compliance and governance
Ensuring all research activities meet ethical approvals, animal welfare obligations, and regulatory expectations.
Problem solving in the field
Responding pragmatically to real world challenges while maintaining study validity and scientific integrity.
Why Work with EpiVets as Your Veterinary CRO?
Our veterinary backgrounds and strong connections with New Zealand farming communities give us practical insight into animal health and production systems. Combined with our GLP accreditation and CRO experience, this allows us to deliver research that is both scientifically defensible and operationally realistic.
Whether you are progressing an early stage idea, validating a product, or generating data for regulatory submission, EpiVets provides end to end veterinary CRO support to help your research succeed.
Ready to take your research from concept to completion? Partner with EpiVets for expert support every step of the way.