Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

All animals used in institutionally-approved activities receive appropriate care and use according to Public Health Service Policy, recommendations and guidelines contained in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and applicable provisions of the Animal Welfare Act. Veterinary care including provision for emergency, weekend and holiday care is provided according to currently accepted professional standards. The program of veterinary care is directed by a full-time veterinarian who is a diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine.

Rutgers University is an AAALACi accredited institution.

For Emergencies

Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) Contact Information

• For situations related to fire or urgent medical or criminal emergencies, call 9-1-1.
• For situations related to after-hours problems associated with animal care or animal facilities, use the appropriate NON-EMERGENCY contact information.  

Related Websites

• Occupational Health Department
• Rutgers Environmental Health and Safety (REHS)
• eIACUC Portal