Veterinary Clinical Review Committee (VCRC)

Veterinary Clinical Review Committee (VCRC)

Veterinary Clinical Review Committee (VCRC)

The Veterinary Clinical Review Committee (VCRC) of Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (SSVM) provides ethical and animal welfare oversight for veterinary clinical research and teaching protocols involving privately owned or unowned animals and conducted by SSVM faculty, staff, and investigators. The VCRC safeguards the safety and welfare of participating animals and ensures that appropriate informed consent is obtained. The Committee reviews each protocol and determines whether it meets the standards required for approval.

 

Rowan University Faculty, Staff and Students - To access the internal Rowan University VCRC website please click this link: Rowan VCRC - Internal

 

VCRC Meeting Information

Meetings are held via Zoom.  Applications and submission items requiring review by the VCRC need to be submitted three (3) calendar weeks before the meeting date.

Submission Deadline

Meeting Date

August 25, 2026 - Noon September 15, 2026
September 98, 2026 - Noon October 20, 2026
October 27, 2026 - Noon November 17, 2026
November 24, 2026 - Noon December 15, 2026
December 29, 2026 - Noon January 19, 2027
January 26, 2027 - Noon February 16, 2027
February 23, 2027 - Noon March 16, 2027
March 30, 2027 - Noon April 20, 2027
April 27, 2027 - Noon May 18, 2027
May 25, 2027 - Noon June 15, 2027
June 29, 2027 - Noon July 20, 2027
July 27, 2027 - Noon August 17, 2027

 

Contact Information

For more information and any other questions, please contact the VCRC at SSVM_VCRC@rowan.edu

Thank you for your interest in advancing veterinary medicine through veterinary clinical research that deepens knowledge and seeks to improve the health, welfare, and quality of life of animals.

 

External Resources

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Policy on Establishment and Use of Veterinary Clinicial Studies Committees 

AVMA clinical studies database (clinical trials registry)