What is the Vivarium and what services does it offer?
The University of Rochester’s Animal Resource consists of the Vivarium and the Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine. The Vivarium is a service department of the School of Medicine and Dentistry. The staff of the department includes full time administrative, supervisory and clerical personnel, as well as laboratory animal care technicians and support persons. The Vivarium provides for the procurement, housing and care of the laboratory animals. The animal care programs provided by the Vivarium complement the professional programs and services provided by DLAM.
