Approval process

Get familiarized with the approval process by the AO Animal Welfare Advisory Group

Documents available for download

AO VET Animal Care Program description

 

Contact

aaalac@aovet.org


Supporting documents

(to be submitted in all applications)

1) The course or program outline (for courses this must include learning objectives and the course program).
2) A copy of the approved Institute Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocol detailing the procedures for preparing the animals, anesthesia, monitoring, euthanasia.
3) A copy of the Institute Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval notice, signed by the appropriate institutional official, and demonstrating that approval extends beyond the timing of this course. 

 

Additional documents 

Does the organization where you plan a live tissue course or a research project have accreditation from AAALAC?  Please attach a copy of the AAALAC certificate to your application. 

Does the organization where you plan a live tissue course or a research project have approval/accreditation from a loval or national authority? Please attach a copy of the certificate to your application.

None of the above? Please attach the completed AOVET Animal Care Program Description form and all supporting documents.

Please submit the documents in English or with an accompanying English translation. Your should expect a final decision within 4 weeks of submission.