NiKara Preclinical

Independent, Expert Surgical & Anesthetic Contract Support for Preclinical Research — Available Nationwide

Niki DeValk, AAS, LVT, SRS

Member, Academy of Surgical Research • GLP-Compliant • 20 Years Multi‑Species Experience

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What I Do

Specialized Support for the Full Arc of Your Study

I’m Niki DeValk — an independent surgical specialist with 20 years of multi‑species experience. I travel to your facility, integrate directly with your team, and provide high‑stakes surgical and anesthetic support that meets GLP standards and your study’s timeline.

  • Complex open surgeries and interventional therapies across large and small animal models, performed with precision for GLP and non‑GLP studies.

  • Species‑appropriate anesthetic management that keeps your animals stable, so your team can stay focused on the science.

  • Protocol development, animal model design, and SOP writing — built around your study's specific requirements from day one.

  • IACUC submission support, data review, and regulatory report writing — delivered through NiKara Preclinical's network of experienced Study Directors.

  • Customizable hands‑on and virtual anesthetic training, designed around your procedures, species, and team's skill level.

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Trusted by Research Teams Nationwide

  • I’ve worked with Niki for more than 10 years and she has proven herself in many disciplines of open surgery and intervention. Niki is also extremely proficient in anesthesia and post operative care. I highly recommend Niki for your preclinical needs!

    — Dale Groth, BS, SRS

  • I’ve had the pleasure of working with Niki, and she is truly fantastic to work with. She brings years of experience in a wide range of surgical procedures as well as in anesthesia, making her an invaluable asset to any team. Her expertise, professionalism, and dedication consistently stand out, and she approaches every task with precision and confidence. I highly recommend Niki for any preclinical needs — she will exceed expectations!

    — Kimberly Sterger, BS, MS

  • Thank you for stepping in when we needed you last minute! Your expertise helped our team collect the data they needed, we had a very successful day!

    - Surgical Operations Supervisor, CRO

With more than 20 years of surgical and anesthesia experience across multi‑species models, I integrate directly into your team to support complex procedures, demanding anesthetic protocols, and GLP‑aligned study execution. My background spans clinical practice, academic specialty anesthesia departments, and high‑acuity catheter lab and hybrid OR environments.

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