In recent years, pain management—recognized as the fifth vital sign and included among the five freedoms that must be ensured for animal welfare—has become widely acknowledged as an essential component of veterinary care. Growing sensitivity among pet owners toward the suffering of their animals has also driven significant progress in this field, positioning pain control at the forefront of 'compassionate care.' Therefore, adequate pain control should be one of the primary goals of practicing veterinarians, with the aim of improving animal patients’ quality of life, therapeutic response, and survival time.

In this context, the Center carries out, develops, and promotes scientific research on the topic of animal pain, pursuing the following objectives:

To promote and coordinate both methodological and applied research activities focused on pain recognition (by identifying the most appropriate tools related to pain semiotics) and the treatment of various acute and chronic painful conditions across different animal species, with the goal of improving their health and quality of life through the advancement of knowledge.
To foster multidisciplinary educational programs, training sessions, and seminars aimed at increasing awareness and responsibility among healthcare professionals in the field of pain management.
To coordinate research and information-sharing efforts among participants in a goal-oriented manner.
To facilitate the exchange of information and materials among researchers in the field, including through collaborations with other institutions, national and international research organizations, and public and private laboratories involved in species-specific research.
To initiate and strengthen relationships with peripheral professionals engaged in applied research and teaching activities, also involving expertise from other faculties.
To encourage interdisciplinary discussions on the subject.
To provide appropriate scientific and methodological tools for research, teaching, and clinical care.