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.

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)