ARC Mission Statement

We care deeply for and about animals. We recognize the human-animal bond and treat all animals with honor, respect and compassion.

It is our responsibility to provide for the well-being of the animals, both physically and psychologically because the animals deserve it and research requires it.

We believe the pursuit of knowledge has value for ourselves as individuals and as the mission of the University of California. Further, we acknowledge the contribution made by animals and the continuing necessity of animal participation in the pursuit of knowledge.

We promote the best possible working environment by fostering a team spirit that encourages good communication, personal integrity and individual responsibility.

We represent an exemplary Animal Care and Use Program and an unparalleled resource for UCSB. We provide leadership to the community at large and to our professional peers because of our integrity, competence, continual striving for improvement and standards of excellence.

ARC Overview

The Animal Resource Center at UC Santa Barbara, through the experience and expertise of its staff, is charged with the responsibility to house and care for all research animals following federal and state guidelines. The ARC’s role includes:

1. General animal husbandry for all research animals housed on campus.

2. Expert veterinary care for all research animals housed on campus and satellite facilities including rodent disease surveillance.

3. Manage work orders at the request of Principle Investigators such as antibody production, breeding colony management, and special requests.

4. Order research animals through certified laboratory animal vendors as well as transfer animals from OLAW assured, USDA licensed institutions.
5. Maintain a quality environmental enrichment program based on species specific needs.

6. Maintain a healthy environment for animals through various levels of quarantine, barrier, and biohazard specific rooms.

7. Continually evaluate facility maintenance and quality assurance programs.

8. Assure occupational health and safety for all who enter the ARC.

9. Continually monitor and assess training programs for ARC staff and research personnel.

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