LARC Recharges
- Program Information
- Rates
- Technical and Professional Services
Program Information
The following table gives the per diem rates for the care and housing of laboratory animals. Per diems cover these basic services: feed, special diets, health checks, cage changes and cleaning.
LARC Recharge Rates FY 24-25 |
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Per Diem Rates | Unit | Current-Effective 7/8/2024 |
Dog / Swine |
per animal |
$37.53 |
Sheep |
per animal |
$43.52 |
Primate |
per animal |
$32.72 |
Rodents ‐ BSL2 / Immunodeficient / IRQ |
per cage |
$2.39 |
Rodent- BSL3 | per cage | $2.64 |
USDA-covered rodents | per cage | $2.95 |
Rats ‐ Barrier & Conventional |
per cage |
$1.90 |
Mice ‐ Barrier & Conventional | per cage | $1.09 |
Rabbits / Guinea pigs |
per animal |
$7.67 |
Amphibians |
per tank |
$14.39 |
Birds |
per cage |
$4.88 |
Other Rates |
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Surgery ‐ assisted hour |
per hour |
$528.00 |
Surgery ‐ unassisted hour |
per hour |
$114.00 |
Veterinarian |
per hour |
$184.00 |
Complex Surgical Procedures |
per hour |
$98.00 |
Vet Nurse/ SRA |
per hour |
$89.00 |
Manager/Supervisor | per hour | $111.00 |
Animal Tech | per hour | $62.00 |
Driver |
per hour |
$60.00 |
Commercial Animal ‐ surcharge |
all animals |
16.5% |