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About DLAR

The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources is a support unit for animal-based research at the University of Kentucky. Our highly skilled and dedicated staff is comprised of technicians and technologists, certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, an internationally recognized leader for education in the field of laboratory animal care. Among our staff are registered and licensed veterinary health technicians who monitor the health of the research animals daily and provide care and treatment where needed under the direction of our veterinary staff. In addition to our animal care program, we offer several other services including technical services, complete surgical resources, pathology, breeding colony management, and species-specific training just to mention a few.

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University of Kentucky Division of Laboratory Animal Resources is a fully accredited institution with the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International, a voluntary peer review organization since 1966.  Most recent AAALAC International Accreditation Date: 18-NOV-2024

 

Division of Laboratory Animal Resources

Location Detail
204 Health Sciences Research Building
Phone
859-323-5885

Veterinary Services

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Dr. Cheryl Haughton, DVM, DACLAM
Senior Clinical Veterinarian
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Dr. Jillian Condrey, DVM, PhD, DACLAM
Senior Clinical Veterinarian
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Ronda Combs
Lab Animal Quality Control/ Shipping Coordinator
Import/Export/Quality Control Technician
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Amelia Hall
Research Facility Manager
Veterinary Technician
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Nikki Caudill
Veterinary Services Tech I - Clinical
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Ariel Masingo
Veterinary Services Tech I - Clinical
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Taylour Mims
Vet Services Tech II-Clinical
Veterinary Technician
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Bonnie Newcomb
Vet Services Tech II-Clinical
Veterinary Technician

Animal Care

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Juan Slaughter
Facility Operations Manager
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Peggy Hankes-Peña
Animal Care Supervisor III
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Kim Tomaschko
Animal Care Supervisor III
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Erin Jones
Animal Care Supervisor II
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Brandon McKinley
Animal Care Supervisor II
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Josh Murphy
Animal Care Supervisor I
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Amer Hashem
Administration Service Assistant

Business Office

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Teresa Linton
DLAR Business Officer
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Jacob Baker
Animal Procurement
Facility Access
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Cheryl Carmichael
Cayuse Animal Oversight Database Coordinator
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Missy Hammmons
HR/Payroll/Procurement
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Lori Lunsford
Supply Procurement
Facility Access

Training & Support

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Glenn Florence
Vet Services Tech III-Research
Research Analyst
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Kristin Fox
Vet Services Tech III-Research
Research Analyst
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James "Ken" Hays
Vet Services Tech II-Research
DLAR Training Coordinator