Services

At PRA, we offer a comprehensive range of surgical services tailored to support your preclinical research needs. Our highly skilled team specializes in advanced surgical procedures for rodent models, utilizing advanced equipment and techniques to ensure accuracy, consistency, and high-quality outcomes. Large animal surgeries are also available upon request.

Explore Our Core Rodent Surgical Services Below

Vascular Catheterizations

Our vascular catheterization procedures are performed with precision to support various infusion and sampling protocols. Available catheterization sites include:

  • Jugular vein

  • Carotid artery

  • Femoral artery

  • Femoral vein

  • Portal vein

  • Intracardioventricular

Cardiovascular Models

PRA provides advanced cardiovascular surgery models in rodents to support studies in cardiac disease and function, including:

  • Myocardial infarction (rat and mouse)

  • Transverse aortic constriction (rat and mouse)

Non-Vascular Catheterizations

We provide diverse non-vascular catheterization services for complex dosing and sampling needs.

  • Bile duct (closed-loop or ligation)

  • Intraduodenal

  • Intrajejunal

  • Intragastric

  • Intracolonic

  • Intraileum

  • Bladder

Neuroscience Procedures

We offer specialized neuroscience surgical models for precise central nervous system delivery and sampling.

  • Intrathecal (mouse and rat)

  • Cisterna Magna (rat)

  • Intraventricular (rat)

Soft Tissue Surgeries

Our experienced team provides a range of specialized soft tissue procedures designed to support a diverse array of research models, including:

  • Nephrectomy (unilateral and 5/6)

  • Splenectomy

  • Ovariohysterectomy

  • Ovariectomy

  • Oviduct ligation

  • Castration

  • Hysterectomy

  • Vasectomy

Large Animal Surgeries

In addition to our rodent services, PRA offers large animal surgical models customized to your study’s needs. Please contact us directly for more information.

At PRA, we are committed to providing the highest quality surgical models by utilizing advanced equipment and premium products. Our experienced team also specializes in catheter exteriorization procedures tailored to meet the unique needs of your research. Whether you require support for single-dose studies, continuous infusion studies, or long-term studies, we ensure precision and care in every model we create. Our goal is to deliver reliable and consistent results that support the success of your research projects.

If you don’t see a specific service listed or would like to discuss a customized solution, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact us today to learn more about how PRA can support your study needs!