The Laboratory Animal Research Center (LARC) was constructed in 1970 and expanded in 1987. In 1991 a satellite facility was added in the new Biotechnology building. The LARC has been AAALAC accredited since 1986. The LARC facilities have over 12,000 square feet of floor space and consist of 20 conventional animal holding rooms and service areas including office, classroom, quarantine, storage, laundry, restroom, mechanical rooms, two procedure rooms, and two laboratories. All laboratory animals used in research on campus are housed in this facility or the satellite facility in the Biotechnology Center. The Center also has a Biological Safety Level 3 (BSL-3) suite consisting of three animal rooms and four laboratories. The LARC has a separate ventilation system which utilizes 100% outside air. Temperature and humidity are monitored daily to help maintain the desired environmental controls for the various species housed in the Center.

The LARC is staffed by a director and veterinarian, a supervisor, a secretary, and several animal care technicians.

The primary goal of the Center is to provide animal care which exceeds minimum standards that have been established for laboratory animals. Animal care within the Center is in accordance with "The Animal Welfare Act", PHS "Policy on Humane Care and Use of Animals" and DHEW "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals". This building is connected to the Vet Science and Bacteriology building.