Research and Economic Development

Office of Campus Veterinarian

The UC Riverside Office of Campus Veterinarian (OCV) oversees all animal facilities at the University of California, Riverside (UCR).  The laboratory animal care and use program at UC Riverside complies with federal, state, and local guidelines for laboratory animal care.

UC Riverside adheres to Federal regulations as published in:

The University has a letter of assurance on file with the Public Health Service and is registered as a research facility with the:

UC Riverside's program for the humane care and use of laboratory animals involves several entities working together to ensure that the University complies with the numerous Federal, state, local, and institutional guidelines and regulations, and remains accredited by their regulatory agencies. These entities are the:

All animal use at UC Riverside facilities is covered by  IACUC approved Animal Use Protocols.

The information provided here is for the benefit of the UC Riverside research community.  We welcome your comments and suggestions. Please contact us by phone or email.

 
  • Animal Care and Use Concerns

    Animal Care and Use Concerns

    REPORTING ANIMAL MISUSE, MISTREATMENT, OR NONCOMPLIANCE

    If you believe that misuse, mistreatment, or noncompliance has occurred, you can report anonymously via multiple channels

    OR

    If you have any concerns or questions regarding animal welfare, you can contact anonymously via multiple channels.

    Whom to Contact

    To ensure prompt attention to any reported allegation, as well as to ensure anonymity of any “whistleblower” reports, please contact the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Vice Chancellor for Research, Attending Veterinarian or veterinary staff, IACUC Chair, or any IACUC member:

     

    IACUC:   Vice Chancellor for Research:  

    Phone: Email:

    Mailing Address:

    (951) 827-4813

    iacuc@ucr.edu

    900 University Avenue
    University Office Bldg.,
    245 Riverside, CA 92521-0217

    Phone:

    Email:

    (951) 827-3093

    charles.greer@ucr.edu

     
    Attending Veterinarian:   IACUC Chair:  

    Phone:

    (951) 660-3565

    Phone:

    (951) 827-7054

    Fax:

    (951) 827-2396

    Email:

    alec.gerry@ucr.edu

    Email:

    akiko.sanders@ucr.edu

     

    In compliance with applicable whistleblower policies, the reporting party will be protected from reprisal (available here).

    For information on investigative procedures, please refer to the IACUC Policy #529-201 on Reporting the Mistreatment of Animals and Deficiencies in Their Care at UCR.

    Questions or allegations can be directed to EthicsPoint, and independent agency that will maintain your confidentiality and anonymity: (Link).


    OCV 07/2019

  • Vivaria Rates

    Vivaria Rates

    FY24 (2023-2024)

    Rate Description FY24 Rate
    Cats (each) $7.64
    Chickens $12.56
    Peromyscus $1.52
    Mice (Non-Barrier)  $1.03
    Mice - IVC (Barrier)  $1.45
    Mice - IVC (Barrier, Gnotobiotic)  $3.21
    Mice - Disposable caging/ABSL-2  $1.76
    Rats (Conventional)  $2.68
    Rats - Disposable caging/ABSL-2  $3.33
    Turtles $2.19
    Lizards  $7.30
    Frogs $5.78
    Labor Rates Per Hour FY24 Rate
    Animal Technician $56.16
    Animal Health Technician $59.78
    Veterinarian $151.77
    New Rates for FY24 FY24 Rate
    Lizards - PI Labor $2.02
    Frogs - PI Labor $2.11
    Rabbits $4.84
  • Emergency Contact Information

    Emergency Contact Information

     

    Campus Phone

    Off Campus / Cell Phone

    UCR Campus Police

    911

    (951) 827-5222

    Security/UCPD Dispatch

    x2-5222

    (951) 827-5222

    Physical Plant

    x2-4677

    (951) 827-4677

    Environmental Health & Safety

    x2-5528

    (951) 827-5528

    Office of the Campus Veterinarian

    x2-6332

    (951) 660-3565

    Vivarium Operations

    x2-5580

    (951) 323-7586