Large Animal Survival and Non-Survival Surgery
The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources has large animal survival and non-survival
surgical suites available for investigator use on a recharge basis. Surgical support
includes animal preparation, anesthesia support (gas or injectable anesthesia monitoring,
EKG recording and pulse oximetery), and post-procedural monitoring and care.
General Information
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Two survival surgery suites and one non-survival surgery suite are available,
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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For veterinary surgical consultation, contact Dr. Tom Zimmerman (444-6978
or thzimmerman@notes.cc.sunysb.edu).
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To schedule a surgical procedure, please contact Paul Cameau (444-6829 or
pcameau@notes.cc.sunysb.edu) to reserve table date and time. Investigators
must sign up at least 7 days in advance of the surgery date. Space is available
on a “first come-first serve” basis.
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Investigators performing survival surgical procedures are highly encouraged
to schedule surgeries Monday through Wednesday to allow for post-operative
recovery time during the standard work week.
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If surgical support supplies are needed (e.g. fluids, sterile instruments, gauze,
etc.) the investigator should fill out an Investigator Request Form stating what
supplies are needed. These forms are located outside the Veterinary
Technicians office or (link). Completed forms should be turned in to Paul
Cameau (pcameau@notes.cc.sunysb.edu) three (3) days before the scheduled
surgery to allow time autoclaving and gathering supplies.
Surgical Services
1) Animal Preparation - The DLAR veterinary staff will sedate and prep animals for
surgery as part of the standard surgical rate.
2) Anesthesia Support - The DLAR veterinary staff provides anesthesia support, as part
of the standard surgical rate, including induction, intubation, gas or injectable
anesthesia and intra/postoperative monitoring.
3) Extended Post-procedural Care - The DLAR veterinarian staff can provide postprocedural care. This care would include twice daily monitoring for health status and
pain assessment, TPR, administration of medications and medical record keeping.
The recharge rate is $11.50/day/animal.
4) Intensive Care Treatment and Monitoring - More intensive veterinary care may be
required in some projects. Examples of the type of care available includes: 1)
Diagnostic tests (X-rays, blood work, culture and sensitivity); 2) Clinical
Interventions (chest evacuation, parenteral nutrition, extensive wound care, IV fluid
treatments, sedation for treatments). Additional types of clinical care would be
provided based on individual need. This level of care is provided on a recharge basis,
as detailed below.
Surgical Recharge Rates (FY 2001-2002)
The standard surgical rate includes: use of a surgical suite and equipment (sterile surgical
packs, anesthesia machines, ventilators, EKG, pulse oximeter, bovie, suction, water
blanket, etc.); anesthetic drugs; and routine supplies (IV catheters, fluids, endotracheal
tubes, towels, drapes, needles, syringes, suture).
Please note - Additional costs may be incurred for extended surgeries or those that
require additional or specialized drugs and supplies.
Cost/procedure
Non Surgical Procedures (sedation/prep only)
$ 25.00
Gas Anesthesia
Minor surgery
Major surgery
Major surgery
Major Surgery
(<1 hr)
(<2 hr)
(2-4 hr)
(>4 hr)
$65.00
$95.00
$125.00
$155.00
(<1 hr)
(<2 hr)
(2-4 hr)
(>4 hr)
$55.00
$75.00
$95.00
$115.00
Injectable Anesthesia
Minor surgery
Major surgery
Major surgery
Major surgery
Surgical Services Recharge Rates
Normal Working Hours (Monday-Friday; 8:00am –5:00 pm)
Veterinary Technician
Veterinarian
After Hours
$ 23.00/hr
$ 44.00/hr
Veterinary Technician (1.5 hourly rate + benefits)
Veterinarian (1.5 hourly rate + benefits)
$ 34.50/hr
$ 66.00/hr