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Division of Laboratory Animal Services

The Division of Laboratory Animal Services at Augusta University is a service organization, which facilitates the research and teaching mission of the University by meeting the animal research needs of the research community while concurrently providing for the safe and ethical treatment of research animals.

Our emphasis on customer service is demonstrated by providing high quality animal care and research support in a timely manner while being courteous, professional, and responsive to our customers. 

We maintain a centralized animal care program with administrative management of 6 on-campus and 1 off-campus animal facilities. We report to the Vice President of Research, consult, and collaborate with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. The animal use program is accredited by AAALAC, a Registered Research Facility with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA No. 57-R-0002), and has an Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare Assurance number.

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Lab Animal Services

 Health Sciences Campus

Carl T. Sanders R & E Building

CB-2803

Front Office: 706-721-3421
Vet Tech On-Call Phone: 706-329-7760
Supervisor On-Call Phone: 706-329-5095

Monday through Friday, 7:30AM to 4:30PM.
Closed for lunch 12PM to 1PM.

How can we help you today?

Rodent Training Request

Our team offers advanced training in a variety of blood collection and injection methods, as well as other common procedures performed with rodents

Rodent Training Request

Veterinary Service and Supply Requests

Our team provides comprehensive support for anesthesia, analgesia, and a wide range of procedures for both rodent and large animal models

Veterinary Service and Supply Requests

Animal Export Request

Our team coordinates the export of rodents to external institutions

Animal Export Request

Animal Import Request

Our team manages the import of rodents from non-approved vendors or institutions

Animal Import Request

Protocol Transfers & Animal Relocation Requests

Our team facilitates the transfer of rodents between rooms and buildings within Augusta University

Protocol Transfers & Animal Relocation Requests

Dedicated Space Request

Our staff is responsible for managing and optimizing the use of space within DLAS facilities to support operational efficiency

Dedicated Space Request

Per Diem

Rates are established on a cost recovery basis and includes the daily care of animals, supplies, health monitoring, facility sanitization and equipment maintenance.

Per Diem

Other Question or Request

If you don’t find what you’re looking for in the descriptions above, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or special requests. We’ll do our best to accommodate your needs

Other Question or Request

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. Accreditation was effective May 16, 1978.

Augusta University is a Class R research facility. Our certificate number is #57-R-0002.

Yes. Both remain valid through August 31, 2023.

  • A3307-01 (legacy number)
  • D16-00197 (effective since 8/28/2019)

The Division of Laboratory Animal Services (DLAS) at Augusta University provides comprehensive veterinary oversight in accordance with all applicable federal regulations, institutional policies, and AAALAC International accreditation standards. Our veterinary team ensures the health and well-being of all research animals through a multifaceted care program that includes:

  • Daily Monitoring: All animals are observed for health, behavior, and feed/water status every day of the year, including weekends and holidays.
  • Health Surveillance: DLAS maintains a rigorous health surveillance program that does not utilize live sentinel animals, thereby ensuring colony health while minimizing animal use.
  • Veterinary Oversight: Veterinary staff provide routine clinical care, preventative medicine, and consultation with research personnel to support humane and scientifically sound animal use.
  • Emergency Care: Veterinary support is available at all times, including nights, weekends and holidays to respond promptly to emergent clinical needs.

This integrated approach promotes high standards of animal welfare and supports the advancement of research at Augusta University.

Tools for Researchers Database

Access the Tools for Researchers database to view IRB-related and institutional policies. Enter a search term—such as IRB, IRB templates, IRB policy, IRB guidance, Exempt, or Expedited—to review a list of relevant documents matching your search.

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