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.
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.
Our team offers advanced training in a variety of blood collection and injection methods, as well as other common procedures performed with rodents
Our team provides comprehensive support for anesthesia, analgesia, and a wide range of procedures for both rodent and large animal models
Our team coordinates the export of rodents to external institutions
Our team manages the import of rodents from non-approved vendors or institutions
DLAS manages review and testing of biologicals used in animals
Our team facilitates the transfer of rodents between rooms and buildings within Augusta University
Our staff is responsible for managing and optimizing the use of space within DLAS facilities to support operational efficiency
Rates are established on a cost recovery basis and includes the daily care of animals, supplies, health monitoring, facility sanitization and equipment maintenance.
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.
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:
This integrated approach promotes high standards of animal welfare and supports the advancement of research at Augusta University.
The Appropriate Use of Analgesics for Surgical Models in Laboratory Animals outlines guidelines for managing pain in animals undergoing surgical procedures in research. It emphasizes the ethical and scientific importance of effective analgesia to ensure animal welfare and maintain research integrity.
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.