How CRADL Vivaria Save You Time and Capital
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 or move completely to an outsourced model, 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 studies in our vivaria quickly, without the risk of long-term capital commitments.
Seattle Region CRADL Vivarium Location
We are conveniently located for your research this turnkey vivarium location:
- Eastlake – Lake Union

What Does CRADL Vivarium Space and Services Include?
Securing your space in CRADL 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 vivarium operational oversight and 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, metabolic disease, PKPD, and more
- Custom model and breeding services
- Free rodent animal model evaluation
PRICING COMPARISON GUIDE
Remove the Guesswork in Vivarium Rental Costs
See where unexpected fees most often occur and how CRADL delivers a more transparent vivarium rental pricing structure than other providers.
