The primary objective of the Animal Resource program is to facilitate the use of animals in research and teaching at Georgia State University while assuring compliance with all applicable regulations. The Animal Resources program maintains responsibilities in animal procurement, animal housing and daily care, the provision of veterinary care, health surveillance and preventative care, assisting investigators and their staff with animal procedures, and the care, maintenance and replacement of relevant equipment and facilities.

The Animal Resources program is a service unit and is associated with the University Research Services and Administration. The unit is headed by the Director, Dr. Michael Hart (University Veterinarian) and the Assistant Director, Mr. Dean Blake. Veterinary medical and preventative care is provided by Dr. Hart. The day-to-day operation of the facilities and the supervision of animal care is provided by Mr. Blake (downtown facilities) and Mr. John Kelley (Language Research Center Facilities). Veterinary technical duties are provided by Mr. Matthew Davis, Animal Healthcare Technician. Office administrative duties are provided by Ms. Ruth Ebenezer-Cook.