Seroclinix, a Canadian company that provides diagnostic lab services for veterinarians, farmers and breeders has opened its U.S. laboratory in the Northpointe Commerce Park in Amherst.

Seroclinix plans to employ eight people there within the first year of its expansion from Mississauga, Ontario, into the Buffalo Niagara market.

The company is taking 4,500 square feet in the office park at 170 Northpointe Parkway, near Sweet Home and and North French roads, owned by Zaepfel Development.