ANIMAL CARE AND USE
Laboratory Animal Care Services (LACS) is responsible for the oversight of all vertebrate animals used in teaching and research at UNLV. Its mission is to facilitate UNLV research and education through the provision of high-quality, ethical, and humane animal care. Administered by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate College, LACS provides animal care in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The LACS program is fully accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation for Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).
Forms
- Occupational Health Program for Animal Handlers Enrollment Questionnaire (XLS)
- Protocol for Animal Care and Use
Contact Laboratory Animal Care Services to obtain this form.
Contact Us
To obtain information on animal care, contact:
Laboratory Animal Care Staff
Phone: 702-895-3384
WHI 121
Mail Stop: 4031
lacs@unlv.edu
To report an animal welfare concern, contact:
Aurali Dade
Executive Director, Research Compliance
Phone: 702-895-5948
FDH 333
Mail Stop: 1087
aurali.dade@unlv.edu