Contract Preclinical Expertise

Study direction, surgery and intervention, advanced anesthesia, and perioperative care for CROs, academic labs, biotech, and device programs, in GLP and non-GLP environments nationwide.

Who is NiKara Preclinical?

NiKara Preclinical is an independent contract company delivering surgical, interventional, and anesthesia support for preclinical research, from protocol development through final report.

I founded it after more than 20 years of hands-on work with large and small animal species in university veterinary centers, catheter labs, hybrid ORs, and contract research settings.

Today I work with CROs, academic institutions, biotech companies, and medical device programs across the country, in both GLP and non-GLP environments.

Alongside my own procedural and anesthesia work, NiKara Preclinical offers study direction and advanced cardiac support through trusted collaborators, so you have one point of contact for the full arc of your study.

Why NiKara Preclinical?

Experienced Hands. Clear Communication. On Schedule.

I bring more than two decades of surgical and anesthetic experience across university veterinary centers, catheter labs, hybrid ORs, and contract research settings. Whether the model is a rodent survival surgery or a complex large animal intervention, you know who is performing the work, what the plan is, and what to expect before the project begins.

  • Multispecies depth: Swine, ovine, caprine, bovine, equine, canine, rabbit, rodent, guinea pig, ferret, and avian models.

  • GLP and non-GLP fluency: Work aligned with GLP, IACUC, USDA, and AAALAC expectations.

  • Fully independent: Flexible engagements, from a single procedure day to a multi-phase program, with an estimate for your approval before any project begins.

Let’s Talk About Your Study

Tell me about your facility, species, and the support you need. I'll follow up promptly, and you'll receive an estimate for approval before any work begins.