Who We Are

In keeping with its mission, DCM is proud to affirm that the University of Toronto’s world leading achievements in science are attained through application of the highest standard of animal welfare.            

Collectively, DCM’s management team offers over 100 years of experience in the field of lab animal science, medicine and surgery. DCM’s veterinary technical staff includes 5 Master’s level technicians, the highest level of professional registration attainable in laboratory animal science in Canada. Virtually all staff performing animal care are registered veterinary technologists and have also achieved various levels of professional registration in laboratory animal science. Control staff work in support areas to ensure that the physical plant operates efficiently and effectively. DCM veterinary staff offers extensive experience in laboratory animal medicine and surgery as well as considerable depth of knowledge of the field supported by their achievements and publication record.

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