Research and teaching with animals

Animal Care Committee (ACC)

All research at the university involving animals -- laboratory or field-based -- must receive approval from the Animal Care Committee (ACC). This approval is required before and throughout the study period.

Mandate: to ensure that all research with animals is conducted in accordance with the highest ethical and humane standards and that the animals, the public, the researchers, and the university are all protected from harm.

University policies and procedures comply with the policies of the Canadian Council on Animal Care.

If you have any questions, or if you are new to research, please contact us before you begin your study.  For assistance, please contact: Animal Care Services Liaison, acsc@uvic.ca 250-853-3187.

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Please review the HELP SHEET to ensure you are following the proper procedures when using animals in your research, teaching, or in the field. 

FAQs

Should I apply?

If you will be using animals or animal tissue for research or if you are going into the field to observe or collect, you must complete an AUP and send it to the ACC. 

How do I apply?

Complete your application (AUP) to use animals for research or teaching with the assistance of your supervisor.  Contact the Veterinary Director, acsvet@uvic.ca for additional assistance.  Once complete, submit your AUP to the Animal Care Liaison at acsc@uvic.ca.  

Who must apply?

You must apply for and receive ethical approval before you begin your study and maintain approval during the course of your study/data collection.

How often does the ACC meet?

Animal Care Committee meetings are held in the months of September to June, on the 2nd Friday.  (Please note: meetings in September & January are held on the 3rd Friday).   There are no meetings in July or August.

The conduct of animal research at UVic is based on policies at both the Board of Governors (BOG) and the Office of Research Services (ORS) levels. Both the BOG and ORS polices are in compliance with the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines for the humane treatment of animals in research.

UVic Policies:

ACC policies:

ACC Procedures:

CCAC:

Animal Care Committee meetings are held monthly, except in July and August.

Deadlines for applications

to be received by 4:30pm

ACC meeting dates

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Friday, September 21, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Friday, October 12, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Friday, November 9, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 Friday, December 14, 2012
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Friday, January 18, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Friday, February 8, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Friday, March 15, 2013
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Friday, April 12, 2013
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Friday, May 10, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Friday, June 14, 2013
The ACC is pleased to provide Principle Investigators with access to monthly newsletters containing updates about the ethical care and use of animals in science at the University of Victoria.

External Review Committee report

Veterinary Director

acsvet@uvic.ca

250-853-3694

Animal Care Services Liaison

acsc@uvic.ca

250-853-3187