Training
In 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
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.
All hands-on, in-person workshops are free of charge. Lab coats and gloves are provided.
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)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tues., May 23 | AST-H FULL | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Thurs., May 25 | Rodent Basic Handling (AT1) FULL | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Tues., May 30 | Mouse Basic Handling FULL | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Wed., May 31 | Protocol-Specific FULL | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Fri., June 2 | Rat Basic Handling | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Tues., June 6 | Rodent Basic Handling | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Wed., June 14 | Open | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Fri., June 16 | AST-H | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Tues., June 20 | Open | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Tues., June 22 | Rodent Basic Handling | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Wed., June 28 | AST-H | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Fri., June 30 | Open | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Questions?
Contact Campus Veterinary Services.
24-Hour Emergency
- All Campuses: 509-330-1871
- Report Animal Care Concerns