Contact Us

This form should not be used to report ill or injured animals. Please contact facility veterinary staff with any concerns regarding animal welfare. For emergency veterinary service for research animals on evenings and weekends, call 604-822-9000.

Animal Care Services provides services in support of the UBC Animal Care & Use Program. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care for animals in research and education at the university. We do not offer veterinary services to the general public, rehabilitate wildlife, or offer rescue services.

Animal Care Services
Main Office: 604-822-6283

Contact Your Veterinarian

To contact a clinical veterinarian or for inquiries related to protocols or post-approval monitoring, visit the Animal Care SharePoint (login required) for more information.

University Veterinarian: Dr. Jennifer Ogeer, 604-827-3469

Contact Animal Care Committee

Associate Director, Office of Research Ethics: Suzanne Richardson, 604-827-5111

Assistant Manager, Animal Care, Biosafety, Radiation Safety & Chemical Safety Committees: Fred Woo, 604-827-5115

Chair, Animal Care Committee: Dr. Dirk Lange 

UBC Committee on Animal Care
Phone: 604-827-5111

Animal Care and Use Program signature UBC Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity

Part of the VP Research & Innovation portfolio

Animal Care and Use Program


Tel 604 822 6283
Fax 604 822 3505

Animal Care Committee


Tel 604 827 5111
Fax 604 822 5093

UBC receives support for managing its research enterprise from the federal Research Support Fund.

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