Veterinary Technical Services

Our veterinarians are available for consultation and assist with a variety of topics including:

• Assist research staff with development of new animal models and protocols
• Ensure appropriate surgical and postsurgical care is provided
• Provide instruction and advice regarding handling and restraint, anesthetic and analgesic drug selection
• Disease prevention and regular surveillance
• Diagnosis, treatment and resolution for sick animals

Veterinary Technical Services

CMR's highly skilled veterinary technician support team is available to provide support in the following areas (not an inclusive list):

• Anesthesia support
• Breeding and weaning
• Animal identification – ear tag, ear notch, tattoo, microchip
• Tissue collection for genotyping
• Sample collection – blood, urine, other tissues
• Dosing
• Medical treatments
• Drug and supplies ordering
• Euthanasia
• Training on animal handling, procedures, anesthesia, aseptic surgical techniques, and other as required
• Surgical Services

Note: Rutgers University does not have a veterinary school, and does not provide a service to the public for veterinary consultations and treatments for pets and privately owned animals. Veterinary Services only provides medical care for University owned research animals. If you need advice or care for your pet animals, please contact a local veterinarian. To locate a veterinarian in your area, go to https://www.animalhospitalsnearyou.com/ or https://njvma.org/  for a list.

Contact

Research personnel who wish to request veterinary care or contact veterinary technician staff during normal working hours, please contact:

New Brunswick-Piscataway Campus
(848) 445-7365
(848) 445-4168

Newark Campus
(973) 972-8141

To report sick animals during weekends/holidays or out of normal working hours, contact the facility supervisor.

For all non-animal emergencies during out of business hours – Contact the Rutgers police and appropriate staff will be alerted.