BioTe aims to be a seamless extension of practices in-house veterinary practice laboratory capabilities, offering extended know-how and expertise, or simply providing extra capacity as required. Our competitively-priced comprehensive testing services have been set up by vets, for vets – meaning that we have a very clear understanding of your practice needs. Contact us today or explore our equine services online.
We are committed to helping vets provide an exceptional service to their clients by equipping them with high-quality diagnostic results in an efficient and timely manner. To support our growth we are excited to have moved into a purpose built facility in 2019 and are continually expanding our testing range. We have also invested in our reporting platform to provide you with the best possible service.
Why use us
We provide the most cost-effective laboratory solutions to practices, with fast, high quality results.
- We aim to provide a seamless extension of your in-house laboratory diagnostics and tailor our services around your requirements.
- Our online reporting platform is available via our website or your phone for you to view your results anywhere and at any time. Results go live as soon as they have been validated.
- Integration with your practice management system is available (where possible), for the easy upload of results direct to patient files.
- Samples can be easily submitted via our pre-paid postage envelopes or delivered direct to the laboratory.
- Reports can be customised with your practice logo.
Above all we pride ourselves on providing a great level of service to our clients. We hope you will agree!
What we offer
We provide a fully comprehensive testing range including, competitively priced pre-breeding packages, EVA/EIA ELISA’s, a broad range of qPCR testing including respiratory panels, a full range of haematology and serum biochemistry profiles, endocrinology, cytology, parasitology and routine culture and sensitivity. We are also Vetqas accredited to run the Strangles ELISA assay. Faecal worm egg count packs are also available by post.
Bespoke packages and profiles are available on request. Personalised lab reports are also available with your practice logo.
Meet the Team
Tiffany Baker CVLM BSc (Hons) MScRegistered Animal Medicines Advisor (Equine)
Laboratory Manager
Having gained her BSc (hons) in Equine from Portsmouth University, Tiffany found a passion for animal sciences. This passion then led to her undertaking her MSc in Veterinary Microbiology at the University of Surrey (School of Veterinary Medicine). Following completion of her MSc, Tiffany was involved in a research programme at the Pirbright Institute regarding ‘African Horse Sickness Virus (control measures)’, gaining publication in ‘Journal of Parasites and Vectors’ (Baker et al).
Tiffany has previously worked for various large veterinary diagnostic hospital laboratories and joined BioTe in 2018 as the laboratory manager.
With her main interests lying in PCR, bacteriology and serology, in which she has an extensive background, along with significant experience in haematology and cytology, Tiffany has established the testing range available at BioTe Veterinary Laboratories.
Tiffany is also a AMTRA registered and qualified animal medicines advisor for equine animals.
Having a farming background and keen rider, Tiffany has an interest in all species diagnostics. Outside of work Tiffany enjoys spending time with her young family.
Tiffany Baker CVLM BSc (Hons) MSc
Jill Jansen BSc (Hons)Registered Animal Medicines Advisor (Equine)
Laboratory Scientist
Jill graduated with a BSc (Honours) Open with a focus on Biology from the Open University in 2019. Upon completion of the degree, she then switched careers from Catering Accounts Manager to Medical Laboratory Assistant at the Microbiology Laboratory at Salisbury District Hospital. Here she developed a particular interest in Diagnostic Bacteriology.
For over 10 years, Jill has helped at a horse stud farm in her spare time and has gained extensive experience with the daily running of a stud. This includes working with stallions as well as delivering foals, raising youngsters and everything that horse care involves.
Any spare time is spent riding her Friesian mare or exploring the coast with her rescue beagle cross, Alfie.
Jill Jansen BSc (Hons)
Caitlin Heaton BSc (Hons) MSc
Laboratory Administrator
Caitlin graduated from the University of Exeter in 2024, receiving a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry, and has recently completed a MSc in Molecular Medical Biosciences at the University of Bath.
Various laboratory projects in academia have developed her interests in CRISPR-Cas9 technology, tissue engineering, and microbiology. With a particular interest in pathology and PCR, Caitlin is excited to be welcomed into BioTe.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family and dogs. She is also extremely passionate about sports, especially football and tennis.
Caitlin Heaton BSc (Hons) MSc
Jack Austin BSc (hons)
Laboratory Technician
Bio to follow…
Jack Austin BSc (hons)
Charlie Pinkham BVSc MRCVS
Director
Charlie is an equine vet who has worked in a number of the world’s leading equine hospitals in the US, Australia and in the UK. He has a keen interest in diagnostic testing and how it can support veterinarian’s clinical work. The laboratory grew out of an equine veterinary practice that he set up in 2014 and was established as an independent company in 2016. Charlie supports Tiffany with the general management of the lab.
