Hands-on lab animal technique training

Good technique is kinder to the animal and gives you cleaner data.

ACTS teaches species-specific and special techniques on site.

Techniques we teach

Training is built for each engagement, so techniques beyond this list are available on request.

Rodent and rabbit intubation
Anesthesia for large and small animals: administration, maintenance and monitoring
Microtattooing and other identification methods
Genotyping
IV and arterial access
Aquatic species handling
Species-specific seminars across common research species

Sessions are hands-on. ACTS can add proficiency and competency assessment, which gives you records for IACUC requirements and site visits.

Trainers are lab animal professionals. ACTS has conducted more than 5,000 trainings and served more than 120 lab animal care and use programs.

Can you train to our SOPs?

Yes. Training follows your SOPs and protocols. If the SOPs need work first, ACTS writes those too.

How many people fit in a session?

Session size is set with you for each engagement.

Do you offer AALAS exam prep?

Yes. AALAS exam prep is part of ACTS’s customized training programs.

Train the Trainer

Build your own trainers

Veterinary staffing

Attending Veterinarian coverage

Program assessments

See where your program stands