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VLA's mission statement

Our mission is:

To safeguard public and animal health, protect the economy and enhance food security through world-class veterinary research and surveillance.

Our vision is:

To be recognised as the leading national source and a key international source of quality evidence-based scientific and technical advice, services, support and leadership on surveillance, epidemiology and laboratory sciences for animal health and zoonoses. We want to make a difference and to be recognised by all as an organisation that provides benefit at the local, regional, national and international level.

We work to core principles and values that underpin our behaviour:

  • Show leadership to promote shared vision and values.
  • Demonstrate rigour and responsibility in relation to our science.
  • Be open to constructive criticism and external challenge.
  • Comply with all legal requirements and work to the highest ethical standards.
  • Promote our corporate and social responsibility across the Agency.
  • Strive for excellence and confront poor performance.
  • Share knowledge and communicate openly at all levels.
  • Treat everyone fairly and recognise their views and contributions.
  • Treat everyone with dignity and respect and be intolerant of discrimination.
  • Work together to turn problems into solutions.