Large Animal Surgical and Technical Support
Research Animal Resources (RAR) has two dedicated surgery suites available for research surgery, located on the 4th floor of the Ross Building. Each operating room is equipped with an isoflurane anesthesia machine, mechanical ventilator, pulse oximetry, ECG, external patient warming devices, and other monitoring equipment. Veterinary diagnostic equipment is also available in consultation with the veterinarians. The operating rooms are equipped for surgeries on larger animals such as rabbits, swine, dogs and non-human primates. Veterinary technicians are available for assistance with animal pre-operative care, anesthesia, intra-operative monitoring and post-operative care. RAR veterinarians are available for consultation, training, and collaboration for research procedures.
Trained veterinary technicians can also assist with medication administration, sedation, anesthesia, pre- and post-operative monitoring, and special projects.
For additional information or scheduling, contact [email protected].
Current Fees
For prices and estimates of operating room and other technical support services, or to schedule a procedure, please contact [email protected].
Experimental Pathology for Large Animals (larger than rodents)
More information on this experimental pathology for large animals (larger than rodents) can be found here.