Why Consider CRADL® Boston for Your Vivarium Needs?

We make it possible for preclinical researchers to divert more time, funding, and resources to their research. Whether you are a startup looking for flexible space for your research or an established biotech or pharmaceutical company looking to expand, CRADL® vivarium rental is an ideal solution.  

Start with a single row, rack, private room, or private suite, and expand space and services as your needs grow. With flexible, short-term contract options, you can initiate in vivo studies in our vivaria quickly, without the risk of long-term capital commitments.  


Boston Region CRADL® Vivarium Locations

  • 2 in Cambridge
  • 1 in Fenway
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What Does CRADL® Vivarium Space and Services Include?

Securing CRADL® space gives you more than just animal holding and procedure rooms. You receive husbandry management, regulatory oversight, veterinary care, and more. 


Qualified Vivarium Staffing

  • On-site operational oversight and vivarium facility management
  • Trained animal care technicians and supervisors
  • Vivarium husbandry, veterinary care, and operational functions
  • Veterinary and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) oversight, protocol review/approval, and consultation services
  • Internal IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) oversight and protocol/amendments review and approval


Vivarium Features and Extended Services

  • AAALAC-accredited, OLAW-assured programs
  • Round-the-clock badge access to CRADL® facility
  • Access to conference room and common areas
  • Access to our online learning and training platform (e.g., safety and welfare training)
  • Animal procurement services
  • Access to support for scheduling of services, supply ordering, management of shipments, and other related administrative functions
  • Optional specialty technical and research services can be added on as needed, including dosing, body measurements, custom feed administration, and more


Animal Welfare and Biosecurity

  • Daily food, water, and health checks
  • Veterinary staff and services for management of health cases
  • Audit and welfare assessments
  • Anonymous welfare reporting services
  • Frequent, scheduled room and surface cleaning and sanitization
  • Quarterly colony health surveillance including pathogen testing and review
  • Import pathogen review (e.g., animals and cell lines)


Room Configurations and Equipment

  • Dedicated animal holding rooms – available in a wide variety of size options
  • Dedicated procedure rooms – available in a wide variety of size options
  • Shared holding and procedure rooms
  • Clients with specialized needs may bring their own study equipment and supplies to dedicated rooms or lockers in shared spaces


Optional Expanded Research Services Available Nearby

  • Local quarantine service
  • Local CRO discovery services including oncology/immuno-oncology, PKPD, and more
  • Custom model and breeding services
  • Free rodent animal model evaluation