Research Guidelines Laboratory Animal Services makes available a surgery suite for those investigators who need an area to perform recovery surgery. The Laboratory Animal Service's surgical suites located on the 12th floor College Building and the 4th floor of the Jefferson Alumni Hall Building both meet these standards. Along with the suite come the services of a University Veterinary Technician.
Autoclaves are available in each building for instrument sterilization.
It is necessary that, prior to each surgery, the operating room be scrubbed down and disinfected. This procedure will be conducted by L.A.S. personnel, and will result in an additional 1 hour labor charge for the investigator. Sufficient advance reservation of the suite will make possible the scheduling of this O.R. disinfection to take place immediately prior to the surgery. The attached sheet should be completed and forwarded to L.A.S. at least 48 hours prior to surgery. It is preferential to schedule a pre-procedural meeting with the appropriate veterinary technician to ensure all needs of the investigative staff can be met.