Training
Animal Care and Use
Required training
If you are involved in research, education, and production that involves live vertebrate animals, training is required.
Mandatory courses and workshops
Prerequisites
Prior to enrollment, you must complete the following required IACUC online training programs:
- Principles of Animal Care (PAC)
- Occupational Health Training – Animals (OHT-A)
- Aseptic Surgical Technique online (AST-O)
All hands-on, in-person workshops are free of charge. Lab coats and gloves are provided.
Additional hands-on training
Once you fulfill requirements, the Office of the Campus Veterinarian encourages you to enroll in additional training in animal care and use. Instruction is offered on a variety of topics, listed below.
Workshop offerings
The following workshops are offered by the Office of the Campus Veterinarian.
| Anesthesia Machine Use and Maintenance |
| Anesthesia for Rodents |
| Aseptic Surgical Technique, Hands-On The workshop includes training in aseptic techniques to minimize post-operative infections. Instrument sterilization, patient preparation, surgeon gloving and instrument handling will be demonstrated and practiced. Pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care for best results will be demonstrated. |
| Basic Handling and Lab Procedures |
| Protocol-Specific Procedures |
| Surgery Basic Skills |
| Surgery Protocol-Specific Skills |
| Euthanasia |
| Rodent Breeding Colony Management |
| Minor Medical Treatments of Rodents, SOP#9 |
How to enroll
Contact the Office of the Campus Veterinarian at least one week in advance of one of the following scheduled workshop dates. Staff will respond to your email with location and specifics.
Pullman campus workshop schedule
| Date | Topic | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, March 11 | New IVS staff training tentative | |
| Friday, March 13 | Protocol-Specific FULL | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Monday, March 23 | Basic mouse handling FULL | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday, March 25 | Open | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Monday, March 30 | Open | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| April dates will be posted by March 25th |
New Training Resource Coming Soon for Integrated Vivarium Services (IVS) Staff (starting in 2025)
IVS Animal Care Technician Training & Resources
Questions?
Contact Campus Veterinary Services.
24-Hour Emergency
- All Campuses: 509-330-1871
- Report Animal Care Concerns