Veterinary Services
The Veterinary Services offered by Emory University Division of Animal Resources are in full support of Emory University's commitment to research and education.
Accredited by AAALAC and in full compliance with the USDA, Emory DAR offers a wide variety of veterinary services including research animal husbandry, veterinary medical support, surgical services, diagnostic laboratory services, training and necropsy facilities. DAR veterinarians, veterinary technicians and animal care technicians are dedicated to the well-being and ethical treatment of all laboratory animals and strictly abide by all Federal laws governing research animal care and maintenance as well as Univeristy IACUC policies.
Routine & Special Services
DAR veterinary staff may be scheduled to provide services in support of research on a fee-for-service basis. Examples of provided technical services include administration of medication/research substances, euthanasia, anesthesia services in support of special imaging procedures (i.e., MRI, PET Scan), post-operative care of surgical cases, and shipment of rodents to other institutions.
Diagnostic, Surgical & Necropsy Services
The Veterinary Diagnostic team provides necropsy resources, clinical chemistry, i-STAT rental and other services for investigators using animals in research and teaching as well as diagnostic support of the animal care program.
Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory
The DAR Diagnostic Laboratory provides a range of clinical diagnostic tests for specimens obtained from research. The most popular options include hematology, clinical chemistries and parasitology.The diagnostic and pathology laboratory is equipped with in-house chemistry and complete blood count analyzers. In-house analysis is available for competitive pricing, faster reporting and smaller sample size.
DAR Diagnostics is located in the Whitehead Biomedical Research Building, Room G32. For more information or to schedule sample submission please contact: SOMDAR-VetDx@emory.edu. Submissions may also be handled online.
Histopathology
Histopathology services for SOM Investigators are referred to the Emory National Primate Research Center. If investigators would like to pursue histopathology services outside Emory University, the vendors shown below are also available:
University of Georgia
Charles River Labs
Surgical Services & Facilities
DAR manages a surgical suite at the Rollins Center (G53C, G53D). These resources may be used for major or minor procedures, survival or nonsurvival surgical procedures, and surgical dissections of cadavers. Two to four survival procedures and up to six nonsurvival procedures can be done in the surgical suites in the Rollins Center. In addition, DAR assists in support of imaging procedures in the WMRB (B013).
We recommend that new users schedule tours of the facilities and review the instruments and supplies, such as suture, that are normally stocked.
The veterinary staff can provide pre- and postoperative care, anesthesia and intraoperative technical services, and other services such as euthanasia, injections, phlebotomy, medication administration, sedation, bandaging and other care. Arrangements for services can be made at the time of scheduling 404.727.3685.
Necropsy
The necropsy facility is located in the Whitehead Biomedical Research Building (WBRB), Rm G30. General information regarding the user of DAR's Necropsy suite is available here for review. To reserve the Necropsy Suite, please submit an online request. Please note, first time users of the suite must complete a Necropsy Suite User Agreement prior to making a reservation.
Usage of the necropsy facilities in WBRB are scheduled through the DAR Diagnostic Lab. Please email SOMDAR-VetDx@emory.edu to obtain more information. Necropsy facilities may also be reserved online via our online form.
Scheduling Resources
Services can be scheduled by calling the DAR veterinary medical secretary at 404.727.3248 during normal business hours. While the DAR will make every effort to meet investigator needs, the provision of service is dependent upon the availability and skills of personnel. Investigators are encouraged to schedule services far in advance of need. Services are provided on a fee-for-service basis.
- Veterinary Technician Assistance Request Form
- Training Request Form
- Purchasing Drugs
- Rodent Handling & Techniques Workshop
Updated: 03.29.2024
Other Veterinary Services
Analgesic Drugs
The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) defines a painful procedure as any procedure that would reasonably be expected to cause more than slight or momentary pain and/or distress in a human being to which that procedure is applied.
Use of AnalgesicsAnesthetic Drugs
Anesthesia, the loss of feeling or sensation of pain (analgesia) in order to humanely permit surgery or other painful procedures, is a legal, moral and ethical imperative.
More about AnestheticsAntibiotics
Infection prevention in surgery is based first and foremost on incision and surgical site management and, in certain circumstances, through the judicious and sensible use of antibiotics.
Infection Prevention in SurgeryEuthanasia Policy
DAR adheres to the policies and guidelines for the use of animals in research created, maintained and enforced by the IACUC of Emory University. Their policy on euthanasia is based on the American Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals document which can be reviewed at the Emory IACUC site (button below).
Emory IACUC Euthanasia PolicySurgical Resources
The classification of major or minor for each proposed surgical procedure will be determined by the IACUC committee.
Major vs. Minor Surgical ProceduresMedical Records
Available veterinary care records include medical records, operative procedures, case charts and cage cards.
Request lab animal records