The University Veterinarian is the Institutional Attending Veterinarian for Auburn University and is responsible for assuring the health and well-being of all vertebrate animals at the University. To accommodate the diversity of species and decentralized nature of the Auburn University animal care and use program, the duties of the University Veterinarian may be shared or delegated to other veterinarians.

The University Veterinarian operates the Biological Research Facility Vivarium. Day-to-day activities of the facility are under the direction of the BRF and LAH Animal Care Unit Manager. Office and business functions are directed by the Business/Admin Services Coordinator. Please direct questions or requests for vivarium services to brf@auburn.edu.

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Contact Us

University Veterinarian

Patricia E. Rynders, DVM, MS

ryndepe@auburn.edu

334-321-7842
Coordinator, Business/Admin Services

Courtney Hall

crh0026@auburn.edu

334-844-5667

Manager, BRF and LAH Animal Care Units

Trisha Kendall

Tdk0002@auburn.edu

334-728-7877