San Carlos, California
Mispro’s San Carlos contract vivarium offers research-ready space for in vivo studies with integrated preclinical services, including husbandry, veterinary care, technical support, and regulatory oversight. Located in the Peninsula life sciences corridor, the facility supports Bay Area biotech teams conducting studies across therapeutic areas including immuno-oncology and cell and gene therapy.
Our San Carlos Location Spaces
Mispro's AAALAC-accredited vivarium facilities offer fully-equipped animal holding and procedure rooms where you conduct your own preclinical rodent studies. Choose from shared, semi-private and private suite room configurations to fit your research, budget, and privacy needs.
Launch Level
Enables companies to initiate in vivo rodent studies at an affordable price point with room to grow
Entry Level
Ideal for emerging biotechs requiring a higher cage count and the flexibility of a dedicated BSC
Semi-Private
Designed for companies seeking private procedure space with the cost efficiency of shared housing
Private Suite
A fully private suite offering dedicated procedure space and ample animal housing
* Illustrations reflect standard room configurations across most locations. Actual layouts may vary by site.
What You Get On Day One
From Launch Level to Private Suites, every plan includes the same core equipment, services, and amenities from day one. Mispro’s all-inclusive pricing eliminates surprises in monthly billing and covers all services, consumables, and infrastructure required for efficient, compliant in vivo studies.
- AAALAC-accredited facility & program
- Standard consumables (diet, hydration, bedding, enrichment)
- Animal housing in IVC racks & caging systems
- Animal ordering & receiving
- Procedure room with BSC, sink, storage, workspace
- PPE, sanitization supplies & storage containers
- Daily animal husbandry, health check, diet plans, enrichment
- Inhalation anesthetic agents (Isoflurane*, Co2, equipment)
- Regulatory Compliance oversight (IACUC; OLAW/PHS Assurance)
- AAALAC-accredited Biosecurity program (sentinel, decon, SOP's)
- Veterinary oversight (DVM; Attending/Clinical)
- Waste management for BSL I & II biomedical waste
- Dedicated Necropsy space & equipment
- Equipment & facility maintenance
Facility Amenities for This Space
- 365/24/7 individual keycard access
- Cold storage (-80, -20 sample storage, shaved ice)
- Modern kitchen & break area
- Genotyping, Animal ID, Pathology testing
- Free WiFi
- Fully-equipped video conference room
Building Amenities for This Location
- Free Parking
- Nearby food & beverage
- Fitness Center
- Accessible public transport
- EV Charging
- On-Site food & beverage
In Vivo Technical Services
As an additional service to your plan Mispro's Technical Services provides experienced, credentialed animal research technicians to support or train your team, expanding bandwidth, increasing schedule flexibility, and keeping internal operations lean.

Technical Services Support Includes:
- Basic Biomethodology
- Necropsy
- Surgical Support
- Breeding Colony Management
- Mouse Handling & General Skills Training
Insourcing in Your Vivarium
Are you operating a vivarium but don't want to manage the day-to-day of animal husbandry, compliance oversight, and staffing? We can help.
Our Insourcing ServicesMeet Our Team
Ryan Dominia, AS, ALAT Site Supervisor
Client Success Stories
“Conducting our studies in Mispro’s contract vivarium has been a highly effective solution. Their flexible space options, experienced IACUC, and dedicated animal care staff have directly added value to our preclinical program and the quality of our animal studies.”
Xiao Guo
In Vivo Scientist, Shinobi Therapeutics, Inc.
FAQs
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What is a turnkey vivarium lab space?
A turnkey vivarium lab is a ready-to-use facility for in vivo research, with housing, procedure rooms, equipment, compliance (AAALAC/IACUC), and staff—so companies can start immediately without building or running their own vivarium.
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What kind of studies can I conduct in Mispro facilities?
Researchers can conduct biosafety level I (BSL I) and biosafety level II (BSL II) rodent studies that have been approved by Mispro’s IACUC.
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How quickly can we launch a study?
For new clients, there are a few factors that affect start dates for studies, such as protocol approval and receipt of animals. Most clients begin their in vivo studies within 4-6 weeks from a signed contract.
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Can I leave my stuff at the facility?
Yes. In private and semi-private rooms and suites your space is yours and accessible only by your company. Mispro staff access housing rooms to deliver animal care and enter procedure rooms for regular maintenance and upon request.
News & Resources
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