Surgery Facilities - Large Animal

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 (anesthesia monitoring, EKG recording and pulse oximetery), and post-procedural monitoring and care.

General Information

• Two survival surgery suites and one non-survival surgery suite are available, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• For veterinary surgical consultation, contact Dr. Tom Zimmerman or Rachel Brownlee (444-2194).
• To schedule a surgical procedure, please contact Sandra Scherrer (444-6829 or sandra.scherrer@stonybrook.edu) or Jean Rooney (444-1161 or jean.rooney@stonybrook.edu) or Marissa Mastromarino (444-1160 or marissa.mastromarino@stonybrook.edu) or Carmenza Lopez (444-6946 or carmenza.lopez@stonybrook.edu) to reserve a surgical 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.
• 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.
• If surgical support supplies are needed (e.g. fluids, sterile instruments, gauze, etc.) the investigator should fill out an 'DLAR Veterinary Supply Request Form', found on the FORMS page, stating what supplies are needed. These forms are also located outside the Veterinary Technicians office (HSC Rm 229). Completed forms should be placed in the holder outside the office at least three (3) days before the scheduled surgery to allow time for autoclaving and/or gathering of 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 anesthesia and intra/postoperative monitoring.
3. Extended Post-procedural Care - The DLAR veterinarian staff can provide post-procedural care. This care includes twice daily monitoring for health status and pain assessment, TPR, administration of medications and medical record keeping. The recharge rate is $20.00/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); and 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 in the bottom table.

Surgical Suite and Basic Support Recharge Rates (FY 2018/19)

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.);
• Isoflurane anesthesia
• 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.

Surgical Services - Extra Support or Technical Assistance Recharge Rates (FY2014/15)