The Mission of Comparative Medicine is threefold.
Provide state of the art animal care in order to promote the health and well-being of animals used in research, testing and teaching in a manner consistent with animal welfare regulations and policies.
Facilitate high quality animal research while being a resource for research staff on all issues relating to laboratory animals including humane treatment and judicious use of animals as well as further knowledge and skills.
Ensure trust of the Public at Large in the ethical and humane use of animals in research and teaching.

The Vision of Comparative Medicine to accomplish the above Mission includes:
High quality animal care based on knowledge and skills in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Motivated, qualified and competent employees who exert responsibility and accountability upheld by a supportive management team.
Great service department that helps facilitating high quality scientific endeavors while ensuring ethical and humane conduct of research with animals.