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VetSCT REST API Services

VetSCT REST API services provide programmatic access to veterinary terminology resources through an OpenAPI 3.0-compliant interface. Review the API specification before integrating with these services.

Available Services

  • Test authentication - Verify that your API key is valid and can successfully access the service.
  • Search concepts - Search for concepts by term or Expression Constraint Language (ECL) query.
  • Get concept details - Retrieve detailed information about a specific concept.
  • Check concept status - Determine whether a concept exists and retrieve its active status and effective time.
  • Get concept descriptions - Retrieve preferred terms, synonyms, and other descriptions for a concept.

Before You Begin

All VetSCT REST API requests require an API key issued by VTS. Access to the API is provided through an annual subscription, with access for USDA APHIS-supported activities included through existing program funding. Please contact us if you are interested in using the API to discuss subscription options and obtain an API key.

Log in to your account to download the OpenAPI specification. The YAML specification includes the complete request parameters, response formats, and error details.

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