Office of Animal Care Management
Office of Animal Care Management
The Office of Animal Care Management is directed by the University Veterinarian, who provides oversight and clinical care for animals utilized in University teaching and research activities. The Veterinarian serves on UVM's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and participates in the review and monitoring of all proposed or ongoing animal use.
Responsible Use of Animals In Research
Priority One
Priority One Services is the staffing contractor for UVM's Office of Animal Care Management, providing quality animal care services. We offer the best possible research support and encourage staff to become AALAS-certified — we emphasize continuing education and professional improvement. Research personnel are welcome to contact the Priority One Contract Manager at 656-1006 with questions or concerns.
Animal Care Resources
- UVM's IACUC
- Animal Welfare Act and Regulations
- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
- American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)
- National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
- AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia 2007
- Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
- APA - Guidelines for the Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Animals
- IACUC.org
AAALAC-Accredited Facility
UVM is an AAALAC-accredited animal research laboratory facility.
Last modified April 08 2011 09:59 AM