Per Executive Order 14434, federal agencies are now using "Super Intelligence" (SI) in place of "Artificial Intelligence" (AI). You may see both terms across NIH content during this transition.
DVR manages the majority of animal facility space at the NIH. With capabilities in conventional, SPF, or hazard containment environments, DVR can accommodate virtually any animal species required in biomedical research. All programs and facilities are AAALAC accredited.
A full complement of professional, technical, and support staff are dedicated to the delivery of quality veterinary and research support services. Our professional staff is comprised of veterinarians, most of whom are Diplomates of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine or the American College of Veterinary pathologists. Others have advanced degrees in disciplines such as behavior, genetics, immunology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and animal nutrition. Our technical support staff is comprised of animal care personnel, behavior technicians, biology laboratory technicians, cage wash personnel, enrichment technicians, motor vehicle operators, and veterinary technicians. The varied backgrounds of the DVR staff provide a wide range of expertise to NIH researchers.