Billing
Investigators receive monthly invoices from DLAR via email for animal purchases, per diems, and other charges (e.g., veterinary services, surgeries, drugs/supplies, shipping). Invoices are issued about two weeks after the month ends.
Please review your invoice for correct account information. Any account change requests should be sent to the DLAR billing email address below. PI is responsible for ensuring invoices are paid to DLAR promptly and through correct accounts.
If DLAR invoices are not paid within 30 days of issue, a reminder will be sent. Continued non-payment may result in suspension of access to the animal facilities.
For billing questions, contact dlar_billing@
Per Diem Rates
The DLAR charges a per diem based on the species and the type of care the animals require. Per diem rates may be reviewed and adjusted annually. Investigators are notified in advance of changes. The current per diem rates are as follows:
| Cage Type | Internal | External Academic | External Corporate |
| Conventional Mouse | $0.77 | $1.35 | $1.73 |
| Conventional Mouse XL | $1.54 | $2.70 | $3.47 |
| Max or Hazard Mouse | $0.90 | $1.58 | $2.03 |
| Max or Hazard Mouse XL | $1.80 | $3.15 | $4.05 |
| Conventional Rat or Hamster | $1.00 | $1.75 | $2.25 |
| Max or Hazard Rat or Hamster | $1.15 | $2.01 | $2.59 |
| Conventional Guinea Pig | $1.65 | $2.89 | $3.71 |
| Max or Hazard Guinea Pig | $2.50 | $4.38 | $5.63 |
| Rabbit | $4.50 | $7.88 | $10.13 |
| Pig | $24.11 | $42.19 | $54.25 |
| Dog | $25.45 | $44.54 | $57.26 |
| Frog Tank | $1.15 | $2.01 | $2.59 |
| All Other Species | Contact us for quote | ||
Service Rates
The DLAR charges service fees when resources are used for individual investigator's projects. Service rates may be reviewed and adjusted annually. Investigators are notified in advance of changes. The current service rates are as follows:
| Service | Internal | External Academic | External Corporate |
| Vet Tech Time (per hr) | $80 | $140 | $180 |
| Vet Tech Overtime (per hr) | $120 | $210 | $270 |
| Research Support Time (per hr)* | $80* | $140* | $180* |
| Research Support Overtime (per hr)* | $120* | $210* | $270* |
| Animal Care Time (per hr) | $80 | $140 | $180 |
| Animal Care Overtime (per hr) | $120 | $210 | $270 |
| Veterinarian Time (per hr) | $160 | $280 | $360 |
| Veterinarian Overtime (per hr) | $240 | $420 | $540 |
| Facility Transfer | $25 | $43.75 | $56.25 |
| Quarantine Fee | $315 | $551.25 | $708.75 |
| Dog Disposition Fee (per animal) | $50 | $87.50 | $112.50 |
| Pig Disposition Fee (per animal) | $85 | $148.75 | $191.25 |
| Rabbit Disposition Fee (per animal) | $7 | $12.25 | $15.75 |
| Storage Space Fee (per day) | $ 24.50 | $42.88 | $55.13 |
| Sole Occupancy Fee (per day) | $10 | $17.50 | $22.50 |
| Equipment Use Fee (per hr)** | $25** | $43.75** | $56.25** |
| Multi-User Access Request (per day) | $45 | $78.75 | $101.25 |
| Conference Room Reservation (per day) | - | $150 | $150 |
| Procedure Room Reservation (per day) | - | $250 | $250 |
| Operating Room Reservation (per day) | - | $350 | $350 |
| Cage Wash Reservation (per day) | - | $22.91 | $22.91 |
| All Other Services | Contact us for quote | ||
*2027 proposed rates include an increase in Research Support Time to $100/hr
**2027 proposed rates include an increase in Equipment Use Fee to $30/hr