Resolution of Animal Care and Use Concerns
If an animal care or use concern arises, the individual should discuss the situation with the appropriate individual as discussed below. Persons may contact (anonymously, if they wish) the Veterinary Service Center (VSC) (723-3876) or the Research Compliance Administrator (723-4697) if there are any concerns regarding the care and use of research animals at Stanford University.
- Issues related to the humane care and use of laboratory animals should be promptly brought to the attention of the Attending Veterinarian (723-5305) or the Chairman of the Department of Comparative Medicine (723-2991).
- Issues related to the experimental use of animals should be brought to the attention of the Principal Investigator (PI). If the issue cannot be discussed with the PI, the Attending Veterinarian or the Chairman of the Department of Comparative Medicine should be contacted.
- Animal husbandry concerns should be discussed with the animal caretaker supervisor in the area where the incident occurred. If the concern is not resolved promptly or reoccurs, the Facility Operations Manager (725-3882) should be contacted immediately. If the problem remains unresolved, contact the Attending Veterinarian. For those cases in which a satisfactory resolution cannot be made with the Attending Veterinarian, the Department of Comparative Medicine Chairperson should be contacted.
