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William Allen Hill, DVM, MPH, DACLAM, CPIA
Director and Attending Veterinarian

Primary contact for: LAR operational issues, space recommendations, administrative staffing and personnel concerns, fiscal concerns, veterinary issues, technical assistance, animal model development, and ACUC protocol development

Coming Soon
Assistant Director for Animal Care

Primary contact for: Facility and equipment issues, animal care staffing and personnel concerns, and animal care needs

Kathleen Harper, DVM, PhD
University Veterinarian

Primary contact for:  Veterinary issues, technical assistance, animal model development, ACUC protocol development, and drug and veterinary supply ordering 

Vianca Contreras, CVT
Veterinary Technician

Primary contact for: Veterinary issues, technical assistance, colony health management, and importation and exportation requests

Desiree Descartes
Business Manager

Primary contact for: Per diem billing

Amanda Beckman
ACUC Coordinator

Primary contact for: ACUC training enrollment and ACUC submission approval status

Aaron Nobles
Cage Wash and Ancillary Services Supervisor

Primary contact for: Caging and husbandry supplies requests, cage wash staffing and personnel concerns, and quality assurance, including specialized equipment validation/calibration and sanitation effectiveness

Coming Soon
Office Administrator

Primary contact for: Animal ordering, facility access, and general inquiries


Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:52 AM