AALAS' Certification and Registry Board (CRB) certifies three levels of technician competence:

• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
• Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
• Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG)

The technician certification designations of ALAT, LAT, and LATG are well known and widely used throughout the varied fields of laboratory animal care. In fact, these certifications have come to be a common requirement for a lab animal care position.

Below is a general overview of the technician certification process. For complete program information, download the Technician Certification Handbook. The handbook contains everything you need to know about application and testing procedures, qualification criteria, exam fees, and many other topics, and should be retained for use as a reference during the application process.

A year's worth of work experience is equivalent to 1950 hours. The CRB allows for experience in non-laboratory animal environment (up to 3 years) to be applied to the required work experience using the following equation.

0.5 year in a non-lab animal environment = 1 month of lab animal experience

Documentation must be provided for all diplomas/degrees. Non-U.S. diplomas/degrees will be evaluated for equivalency and may be referred to the CRB. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED to be eligible to take the LATG exam.

Overview of the Technician Certification Exams
All three examination levels consist of multiple-choice questions with a single correct answer and three incorrect answers. Exams are administered throughout the year on a personal computer (PC) workstation at a Prometric Testing Center; a pencil-and-paper exam is offered once yearly at the AALAS National Meeting.

The blueprint for the examinations is based on the results of a Job Analysis Survey conducted on behalf of the CRB. From this study the Exam Content Outlines (ECOs) are developed. The ECOs list the knowledge, skills, and abilities an AALAS-certified technician is expected to have at each level of certification, and are available in the downloadable Technician Certification Handbook or on the menu on the left. The ECOs are divided into two performance domains, or principal areas of work related responsibility: (1) Animal Husbandry, Health and Welfare, and (2) Facility Administration and Management. The number of questions (and percentages) from each domain that will appear on the examination are:

Each domain is broken down into tasks, which are explained by task statements (descriptions of specific goal-directed activities having a common objective). Examination questions are prepared from these task statements by AALAS members with expertise in the care and treatment of laboratory animals. Each examination question is then carefully referenced, reviewed, and evaluated by the CRB to ensure its accuracy and correctness.

The exams are designed as minimum competency tests and are not intended to distinguish among scores above the passing point. Therefore, no breakdown of scores is reported for passing candidates. This policy is established as a safeguard against misuse of the exam scores of passing candidates. Upon completion of your exam, you will receive a hard copy printout at the testing center of a Pass/Fail Report that states whether you passed or failed. Within 3 to 4 weeks, you will receive an official report from AALAS. Passing candidates will receive an official pass notice, a certificate, and a Registry card, and are encouraged to pursue the next level of AALAS certification (if applicable) and to further increase their knowledge base through continuing education. Candidates failing to pass their exam will receive an official score report containing their scale score and diagnostic information identifying areas of strength and weakness; these candidates are encouraged to reapply. When retaking an exam, the entire exam fee must be submitted again along with an Application Form. Candidates failing to pass can reapply immediately upon receipt of their official score report.

How to Apply
To apply for an AALAS Technician Certification Exam, you must complete an application form and submit all necessary documentation and fees. Once your application has been approved and processed, you will receive an Authorization to Test letter from the AALAS office. You must take this letter with you to your exam.

Refund Policy
AALAS will retain a processing fee ($25 for AALAS members and $75 for nonmembers) on all refunds issued for certification applications. Refunds are permissible for candidates from the time the certification application is received in the AALAS national office until the candidate has been authorized to test (equal to authorization begin date). No refunds will be process after this time period and no exceptions will be made.

Prometric's cancellation/rescheduling policy is listed below.

Study Materials
AALAS offers many resources which may aid you in your exam preparations, including training manuals, exam content outlines, and the reference list. Any of these or a combination of them will be very useful. The reference list is below; visit our Bookstore for more information about our other resources.

Technician Certification Reference Lists
(Updated July 2001)

This is a list of publications referenced in the AALAS test item data bank. The test item data bank contains all test questions for the AALAS certification examinations This list is published by the CRB to assist those who are preparing to take a certification test as well as those with teaching responsibilities. The Certification Reference List may be altered and expanded by the CRB at any time without notice. The certification test item data bank is not static. New questions are added on a continual basis. As new test items are added to the data bank additional publications may be referenced. Check this page often for the newest listings. Please send any comments concerning these lists to the Professional Development department.

Additional suggested readings are listed in the AALAS manuals (ALAT, LAT, LATG) and in the Additional Readings for Professional Development list. These publications should be consulted and used as sources of information and for continued education. They also may be used as references for newly developed exam questions.

The Certification Reference List is divided by certification level. Each higher level incorporates the references of the lower level(s). The LAT level includes the material found in the ALAT and the LAT reference lists, and the LATG level includes the material found in the ALAT, LAT, and LATG reference lists. References are not listed in order of importance. Familiarity with all materials listed does not guarantee that an individual will pass an AALAS certification examination.

To obtain any of the publications in this list contact your bookstore, the publisher or the AALAS office. Resources may be located by the ISBN number listed at the end of each reference. Government publications can be located on the Internet. Links to other websites are provided for your convenience only, and are not guaranteed to contain complete information.

ALAT Resource Materials

• AALAS ALAT Manual. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. 1998
• Animal Welfare Regulations. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 9, Subchapter A, Parts 1-3 (9CFR 1-3): Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
• Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. National Research Council. Institute for Laboratory Animal Resources. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C. 1996. ISBN 0-3090-5377-3. Complete Text (NAP/html)

LAT Resource Materials

• AALAS LAT Manual, American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. 2000
• Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Bethesda, MD. 2002. (NIH/html)
• Good Laboratory Practices for Nonclinical Laboratory Studies, 21 CFR, Food and Drugs, Chapter I, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Subchapter A – General, Part 58; Code of Federal Regulations EPA 40 CFR, Protection of Environment, Chapter I, Environmental Protection Agency Subchapter R – Toxic Substances Control Act, Part 792 and 40 CFR, Protection of Environment, Chapter I, Environmental Protection Agency – Subchapter E – Pesticide Programs, Part 160
• AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 202:229-249,1993. (AVMA/html)
• Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine: An Introduction. Hrapkiewicz, K, Medina, L, Holmes, DD. Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA. 3rd ed. 2007. ISBN 0-8138-2966-6 (Order online at Barnes and Noble)

Note: The LAT level list includes materials found on both the ALAT and LAT reference lists.

LATG Resource Materials

• AALAS LATG Manual, American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. 2007
• Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories. DHHS Publication No. (CDC) 93-8395. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC. 5th ed. 2007. ISBN 0-1604-0585-8. (Gov Printing Office, HTML)
• Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals. National Research Council, Institute for Laboratory Animal Resources. National Academy Press, Washington, DC, 1997. ISBN 0-3090-5299-8. (NAP/image)
• Cost Analysis and Rate Setting Manual for Animal Research Facilities. National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health. NIH Publication No. 00-2006. 2000. (NIH/PDF)

Note: The LATG level list includes materials found on the ALAT, LAT and LATG lists.

Technician Certification Program Updates
Prometric, the testing partner that provides AALAS the center where candidates sit for their certification exams, is currently updating their policies and procedures effective January 1, 2009. The current policy requires rescheduling and cancelations to take place two business days prior to the exam date, with no additional fees. The new policy will require five business days to reschedule or cancel the date of your scheduled exam. If exams are not rescheduled or canceled within five business days prior to the exam date, you will be considered a no show and must pay the entire exam fee to sit for the exam again.

Also, another important change in the policy is any exam date changed or canceled between 5 to 29 days from the scheduled exam date will result in a $25 fee. This fee will be collected from Prometric at the time the exam date is changed. This policy will be in effect for anyone that has authorization dates after January 1, 2009.

Technician Certification Registry
By participating in the Technician Certification Registry, you will show that you have not only mastered the skills of your specific certification level but have also maintained a credible, current level of knowledge in the laboratory animal science field. Since the field is changing rapidly, with new knowledge, techniques, and concepts being introduced daily, it is essential that you, as an animal caregiver, remain on the cutting edge of your profession. The “R” (registered) in front of the certification acronym will be your entitlement of Registry participation. It will be a visible distinction on name tags, resumes, and business cards indicating your dedication to your professional development and to the well being of the animals in your care.

If you obtain AALAS certification at any level, you will automatically become “registered” for a two-year period. You will receive both Registry and Certification cards from the AALAS office shortly after your exam date. Once you are entered into the Registry, you must acquire the required number of CEUs for your certification level by the expiration date of your Registry period (ALAT: 10, LAT: 14, and LATG: 24). This expiration date can be found on your Registry card. CEUs can be earned by participating in example CE activities.

Participants who are not AALAS members will also be assessed a $40 non-refundable administrative fee for each subsequent two-year period of Registry status; participation is free to AALAS members. Documentation of all CEUs must be submitted to the AALAS office using the AALAS Certification Registry CEU Submission Form; the administrative fee must be submitted along with your documentation.

If you do not fulfill all requirements for renewing your Registry status, the “R” portion of the “Registered” certification acronym will be forfeited. (Example: if you lost your status as an RLAT, your certification would then revert to an LAT.) Also, your name would be removed from the Registry list that is published in the AALAS Reference Directory.

More information about the Technician Certification Registry can be found in the Technician Certification Handbook. If you have questions about the technician certification program or the Registry, contact the Professional Development department.

Ordering Replacement Certificates
If you have lost your certificate, you may order a replacement. Replacements certificates cost $20. Send payment along with the following information:

• The name on the certificate
• The address where you would like us to send the certificate
• The level of certification, including date earned (month/day/year) if known.

You may submit your order by mail, email, or fax. Mail requests (pay by check) to:
AALAS
Attention Marti White
9190 Crestwyn Hills Dr
Memphis, TN 38125-8538

Email and fax requests are payable by credit card. Please include your credit card number, expiration date, and CVV2 number (found on the back of the card).
Email: marti.white@aalas.org
Fax: 901-334-5156.

Additional Readings for Professional Development
(Updated July 2001)

This list of publications is provided for the laboratory animal professional in addition to the AALAS certification resource lists. These publications may serve as a source for a variety of information needed for the daily management and operation of an animal facility, for teaching activities, for the development of research projects, etc. AALAS does not claim that this list is a complete list of publications in the field of laboratory animal science nor does AALAS vouch for the quality of these publications. For more publications the reader is referred to sources like the Animal Welfare Information Center, the National Research Council and other publishing companies.

General References

• Blood DC, Studdert VP, Gay CC, editors. 2006. Saunders comprehensive veterinary dictionary, 3rd ed. Philadelphia (PA): WB Saunders. ISBN-10: 070202788X; ISBN-13: 978-0702027888.
• Christenson DE. 2008. Veterinary medical terminology. Philadelphia (PA): Saunders. ISBN-10: 0721697267; ISBN-13: 978-0721697260.
  
• McBride DF. 2001. Learning veterinary terminology, 2nd ed. St Louis (MO): Mosby. ISBN-10: 0323013295; ISBN-13: 978-0323013291.
  
• Van Zutphen LFM, Baumans V, Beynen AC, editors. 2001. Principles of laboratory animal science: a contribution to the humane use and care of animals and the quality of experimental results. New York (NY): Elsevier. ISBN-10: 0444506128; ISBN-13: 978-0444506122.

Laws, Regulations, Policies

• American Fisheries Society, American Institute of Fisheries Research Biologists, and American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. [Internet]. 2004. Guidelines for the use of fishes in field research. Available at http://www.fisheries.org/afs/docs/policy_16.pdf.
• Canadian Council on Animal Care. 1993. Guide to the care and use of experimental animals. Ottawa (Canada): Canadian Council on Animal Care. ISBN: 0-919087-18-3.
• Federation of Animal Science Societies. 1999. Guide for the care and use of agricultural animals in agricultural research and teaching. Savoi (IL): FASS.
• Herpetological Animal Care and Use Committee (HACC) of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. [Internet]. 2004. Guidelines for use of live amphibians and reptiles in field research, 2nd ed. Available at http://www.asih.org/files/hacc-fi nal.pdf.
• International Air Transport Association. 2009. Live animal regulations, 36th ed. Montreal (Canada): IATA. Product number 9105-36.

Administration and Management

• Applied Research Ethics National Association, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare. 2002. Institutional animal care and use committee guidebook, 2nd ed. Bethesda (MD): National Institutes of Health.
• Covey SR. 1992. Principle-centered leadership. New York (NY): Free Press. ISBN-10: 0671792806; ISBN-13: 978-0671792800.
• Editorial Committee of Institutional Administrators and Laboratory Animal Specialists, Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (US). 1988. Institutional administrator's manual for laboratory animal care and use. Bethesda (MD): National Institutes of Health. Publication No. 88-2959.
• Mcconnell C. 2009. Umiker’s management skills for the new health care supervisor, 5th ed. Sudbury (MA): Jones & Bartlett Publishers. ISBN-10: 0763766216; ISBN-13: 978-0763766214
• Podolsky ML, Lucas V, editors. 1999. The care and feeding of the IACUC: the organization and management of an animal care and use committee. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849325803; ISBN-13: 978-0849325809.
• Silverman J, Suckow MA, Murthy S, editors. 2006. The IACUC handbook, 2nd ed. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849340101; ISBN-13: 978-0849340109.
• Spatz C. 2007. Basic statistics: tales of distributions, 9th ed. Florence (KY): Wadsworth Publishing. ISBN-10: 0495383937; ISBN-13: 978-0495383932.

Laboratory Animal Care and Handling

• Ackerman LJ. 1997. The Biology, husbandry and health care of reptiles, 3 vol set. Neptune (NJ): TFH Publications. ISBN-10: 079380504X; ISBN-13: 978-0793805044.
• Allen MJ, Borkowski GL. 1999. The laboratory small ruminant (laboratory animal pocket references). Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849325684; ISBN-13: 978-0849325687.
• Anderson RS, Edney ATB. 1991. Practical animal handling. Oxford (UK): Pergamon Press. ISBN-10: 008036151X; ISBN-13: 978-0080361512.
• Bennett BT, Abee CR, Henrickson R, editors. 1995. Nonhuman primates in biomedical research: biology and management. San Diego (CA): Academic Press. ISBN-10: 0120886618; ISBN-13: 978-0120886616.
• Bennett BT, Abee CR, Henrickson R, editors. 1998. Nonhuman primates in biomedical research: diseases. San Diego (CA): Academic Press. ISBN-10: 0120886650; ISBN-13: 978-0120886654.
• Bollen PJA, Hansen AK, Rasmussen HJ. 1999. The laboratory swine. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849310350; ISBN-13: 978-0849310355.
• Committee on Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates, Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources. 1998. The psychological well-being of nonhuman primates. Washington (DC): National Academies Press. ISBN-10: 0-309-10359-2; ISBN-13: 978-0-309-10359-6.
• Field K, Sibold A. 1998. The laboratory hamster and gerbil (laboratory animal pocket references). Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849325668; ISBN-13: 978-0849325663.
• Fox JG. 1998. Biology and diseases of the ferret, 2nd ed. Hoboken (NJ): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 0683300342; ISBN-13: 978-0683300345.
• Fowler ME. 1999. Restraint and handling of wild and domestic animals, 2nd ed. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 0813818923; ISBN-13: 978-0813818924.
• Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources. 1994. Laboratory animal management: dogs. Washington (DC): National Academies Press. ISBN-10: 0309047447; ISBN-13: 978030904744-9.
• Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources. 1996. Laboratory animal management: rodents. Laboratory animal management: rodents. ISBN-10: 0309049369; ISBN-13: 9780309049368.
• Krinke G, Bullock GR, Bunton T. 2000. The laboratory rat (handbook of experimental animals). London (UK): Academic Press. ISBN-10: 012426400X; ISBN-13: 978-0124264007.
• Manning PJ, Ringler DH, Newcomer CE, editors. 1994. The biology of the laboratory rabbit, 2nd ed. London (UK): Academic Press. ISBN-10: 0124692354; ISBN-13: 978-0124692350.
• Martin BJ. 1998. The laboratory cat (laboratory animal pocket references). Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849325676; ISBN-13: 978-0849325670.
• Ostrander GK, Bullock GR, Bunton T. 2000. The laboratory fish (handbook of experimental animals). London (UK): Academic Press. ISBN-10: 0125296509; ISBN-13: 978-0125296502.
• Poole T, editor. 1999. The UFAW handbook on the care and management of laboratory animals, 7th ed. Oxford (UK): Blackwell Science. ISBN: 978-0-632-05133-5.
• Rollin BE, Kesel ML. 1995. The experimental animal in biomedical research. Vol 2: care, husbandry and well-being. An overview by species. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849349826, ISBN-13: 978-0849349829.
• Sharp PE, LaRegina MC. 1998. The laboratory rat (laboratory animal pocket references). Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 084932565X; ISBN-13: 978-0849325656.
• Suckow MA, Douglas F. 1997. The laboratory rabbit (laboratory animal pocket references). Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849325617; ISBN-13: 978-0849325618.
• Svendsen P, Hau J. 1994. Handbook of laboratory animal science. Vol 1: selection and handling of animals in biomedical research. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 084934378X; ISBN-13: 978-0849343780.
• Terril LA, Clemens D. 1998. The laboratory guinea pig (laboratory animal pocket references). Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849325641; ISBN-13: 978-0849325649.

Anatomy and Physiology

• Aspinall V, Cappello M. 2009. Introduction to veterinary anatomy and physiology textbook, 2nd ed. London (UK): Butterworth-Heinemann. ISBN-10: 0702029386; ISBN-13: 978-0702029387.
• Chiasson RB. 1984. Laboratory anatomy of the pigeon. Columbus (OH): McGraw Hill. ISBN: 0697049272; ISBN-13: 9780697049278.
• Chiasson RB, Underhill RA. 1991. Laboratory anatomy of the perch. Columbus (OH): McGraw Hill. ISBN-10: 0697049396; ISBN-13: 978-0697049391.
• Chiasson RB, Underhill RA. 1993. Laboratory anatomy of the frog and toad, 6th ed. Columbus (OH): McGraw Hill. ISBN-10: 0697123138; ISBN-13: 978-0697123138.
• Chiasson RB, Underhill RA. 1997. Laboratory anatomy of the mink. Columbus (OH): McGraw Hill. ISBN-10: 0697047938; ISBN-13: 978-0697047939.
• de Lahunta A, Glass EN. 2008. Veterinary neuroanatomy and clinical neurology, 3rd ed. Philadelphia (PA): Saunders. ISBN-10: 0721667066; ISBN-13: 978-0721667065.
• Feldman DB, Seely J. 1988. Necropsy guide: rodents and the rabbit. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849349346; ISBN-13: 978-0849349348.
• Kaufman MH. 1992. The atlas of mouse development. Orlando (FL): Academic Press. ISBN-10: 0124020356; ISBN-13: 978-0124020351.
• Owen R. 2001. On the anatomy of vertebrates. Vol 1: fishes and reptiles. Boston (MA): Adamant Media Corporation. ISBN-10: 1421248336; ISBN-13: 978-1421248332.
• Popesko P, Rajtova V, Horak J. 2003. Colour atlas of the anatomy of small laboratory animals. Vol. 1: rabbit and guinea pig. Philadelphia (PA): Saunders. ISBN-10: 0702026999; ISBN-13: 978-0702026997.
• Popesko P, Rajtova V, Horak J. 2003. Colour atlas of the anatomy of small laboratory animals. Vol. 2: rat, mouse, and golden hamster. Philadelphia (PA): Saunders. ISBN-10: 0702027030; ISBN-13: 978-0702027031.
• Smallwood JE. 1992. A guided tour of veterinary anatomy: domestic ungulates and laboratory mammals. Philadelphia (PA): Saunders.  ISBN-10: 0721637310; ISBN-13: 978-0721637310.
• Walker WF, Homberger DG. 1997. Anatomy and dissection of the rat, 3rd ed. New York (NY): Freeman Company. ISBN-10: 0716726351; ISBN-13: 978-0716726357.

Genetics, Transgenics, and Nomenclature

• Clark DP, Russell LD. 2000. Molecular biology made simple and fun, 2nd ed. St Louis (MO): Cache River Press. ISBN-10: 1889899046; ISBN-13: 978-1889899046.
• Institute for Laboratory Animal Research. 1993. Definition, nomenclature, and conservation of rat strains. ILAR News 34:S1–S26.
• Institute for Laboratory Animal Research. 1993. Standardized nomenclature for transgenic animals. ILAR News 34:45–52.
• The Jackson Laboratory. 1997. Handbook on genetically standardized Jax ice, 5th ed. Bar Harbor (ME): The Jackson Laboratory.
• Sundberg JP, Boggess D. 1999. Systematic Approach to Evaluation of Mouse Mutations. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849319056; ISBN-13: 978-0849319051.

Behavior

• Beaver B. 1994. The veterinarian's encyclopedia of animal behavior. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 0813821142; ISBN-13: 978-0813821146.
• Houpt KA. 1998. Domestic animal behavior for veterinarians and animal scientists, 3rd ed. Ames (IA): Iowa State University Press. ISBN-10: 0813810612; ISBN-13: 978-0813810614.

Nutrition

• Institute for Laboratory Animal Research. 1995. Nutrient requirements of laboratory animals, 4th ed. Washington (DC): National Academies Press. ISBN-10: 0-309-05126-6; ISBN-13: 978-0-309-05126-2.
• Jurgens MH. 2001. Animal feeding and nutrition, 9th ed. Dubuque (IA): Kendall/Hunt. ISBN-10: 0787278394; ISBN-13: 978-0787278397.
• National Research Council. 2003. Nutrient requirements of nonhuman primates, 2nd ed. Washington (DC): National Academies Press. ISBN-10: 0309069890; ISBN-13: 978-0309069892.

Internal Medicine and Diseases

• Brown SA, Rosenthal KL. 1997. Self-Assessment Color Review of Small Mammals. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: 978-1-874545-45-3.
• Greene CE. 2006. Infectious diseases of the dog and cat, 3rd ed. Philadelphia (PA): Saunders. ISBN-10: 1416036008; ISBN-13: 978-1416036005.
• Institute for Laboratory Animal Research. 1991. Companion guide to infectious diseases of mice and rats. Washington (DC): National Academies Press. ISBN-10: 0-309-04283-6; ISBN-13: 978-0-309-04283-3.
• Institute for Laboratory Animal Research. 1991. Infectious diseases of mice and rats. Washington (DC): National Academies Press. ISBN-10: 0-309-06332-9; ISBN-13: 978-0-309-06332-6.
• Laber-Laird K, Flecknell P, Swindle M. 1996. Handbook of rodent and rabbit medicine. London (UK): Butterworth-Heinemann. ISBN-10: 0080425046; ISBN-13: 978-0080425047.
• Linklater KA, Smith MC. 1993. Color atlas of diseases and disorders of the sheep and goat. St Louis (MO): Mosby. ISBN-10: 0815154380; ISBN-13: 978-0815154389.
• Mader DR. 2005. Reptile medicine and surgery, 2nd ed. Philadelphia (PA): Saunders. ISBN-10: 072169327X; ISBN-13: 978-0721693279.
• Noga E. 2000. Fish disease: diagnosis and treatment. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell.  ISBN-10: 081382558X; ISBN-13: 978-0813825588.
• Olsen GH, Orosz SE. 2000. Manual of avian medicine. St Louis (MO): Mosby. ISBN-10: 0815184662; ISBN-13: 978-0815184669.
• Smith WJ, Taylor DJ, Penny RHC. 1990. Color atlas of diseases and disorders of the pig, 2nd ed. St Louis (MO): Mosby. ISBN-10: 072340996X; ISBN-13: 978-0723409960.
• Stoskopf MK. 1993. Fish medicine. Philadelphia (PA): Saunders. ISBN-10: 0721626297; ISBN-13: 978-0721626291.
• Torrance AG, Mooney CT. 1998. Manual of small animal endocrinology, 2nd ed. Ames (IA): Iowa State University Press. ISBN-10: 0905214420; ISBN-13: 978-0905214429.

Microbiology and Parasitology

• Fraise A, Lambert PA, Maillard JY. 2004. Russell, Hugo & Ayliffe's principles and practice of disinfection, preservation & sterilization, 4th ed. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 1405101997; ISBN-13: 978-1405101998.
• Hansen AK. 1999. Handbook of laboratory animal bacteriology. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press.  ISBN-10: 0849329132; ISBN-13: 978-0849329135.
• Hendrix CM. 1998. Diagnostic veterinary parasitology, 2nd ed. St Louis (MO): Mosby.  ISBN-10: 0815185448; ISBN-13: 978-0815185444.
• Hirsh DC, MacLachlan NJ, Walker RL. 2004. Veterinary microbiology, 2nd ed. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 0813803799; ISBN-13: 978-0813803791.
• Owen SG. 1992. Parasites of laboratory animals. Laboratory animal handbook 12. London (UK): Royal Society of Medicine Press. ISBN-10: 1853151599; ISBN-13: 978-1853151590.
• Perkins JJ. 1980. Principles and methods of sterilization in health sciences, 2nd ed. Columbus (OH): McGraw Hill. ISBN-10: 0398014787; ISBN-13: 978-0398014780.
• Zajac AM, Conboy GA. 2006. Veterinary clinical parasitology. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 081381734X; ISBN-13: 978-0813817347.

Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis

• Crow SE, Walshaw SO. 1997. Manual of clinical procedures in the dog, cat and rabbit. Philadelphia (PA): Lippincott-Raven. ISBN-10: 039751588X; ISBN-13: 978-0397515882.
• Hawkey CM, Dennett TB, Peirce MA. 1989. A colour atlas of comparative veterinary haematology: normal and abnormal blood cells in mammals, birds and reptiles. Ames (IA): Iowa State Press. ISBN-10: 0813804493; ISBN-13: 978-0813804491.
• Hendrix CM, Sirois M. 2007. Laboratory procedures for veterinary technicians. Mosby St Louis (MO): Mosby. ISBN-10: 0323045723; ISBN-13: 978-0323045728.
• Institute for Laboratory Animal Research. 1989. Immunodeficient rodents: a guide to their immunobiology, husbandry and use. Washington (DC): National Academies Press. ISBN-10: 0-309-09287-6; ISBN-13: 978-0-309-09287-6.
• Latimer KS, Mahaffey, EA, Prasse KW. 2003. Duncan and Prasse's veterinary laboratory medicine: clinical pathology, 4th ed. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 0813820707; ISBN-13: 978-0813820705.
• Morgan JP. 1993. Techniques of veterinary radiography, 5th ed. Ames (IA): Iowa State Press. ISBN-10: 0813817277; ISBN-13: 978-0813817279.
• Percy DH, Barthold SW. 2007. Pathology of laboratory rodents and rabbits, 3rd ed. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 0813821010; ISBN-13: 978-0813821016.
• Reagan WJ, Rovira ARI, DeNicola DB. 2008. Veterinary hematology: atlas of common domestic and non-domestic species, 2nd ed. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 0813828090; ISBN-13: 978-0813828091.
• Tizard IR. 2008. Veterinary immunology: an introduction, 8th ed. Philadelphia (PA): Saunders. ISBN-10: 1416049894; ISBN-13: 978-1416049890.
• Willard MD, Tvedten H. 2003. Small animal clinical diagnosis by laboratory methods, 4th ed. Philadelphia (PA): Saunders. ISBN-10: 0721689035; ISBN-13: 978-0721689036.

Pharmacology and Therapeutics

• Hawk CT, Leary SL, Morris T. 2005. Formulary for laboratory animals, 3rd ed. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 0813810485; ISBN-13: 978-0813810485.
• Plumb DC. 2008. Plumb’s veterinary drug handbook, 6th ed. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 0813810973; ISBN-13: 978-0813810973.
• Wanamaker BP, Massey K. 2008. Applied pharmacology for the veterinary technicians, 4th ed. Philadelphia (PA): Saunders. ISBN-10: 1416056335; ISBN-13: 978-1416056331.

Anesthesia, Pain, and Surgery

• Brown MJ, Pearson PT, Tomson FN. 1993. Guidelines for animal surgery in research and teaching. AVMA panel on animal surgery in research and teaching, and the ASLAP (American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners). American Journal of Veterinary Research 54:1544-1559.
• Fish R, Danneman PJ, Brown M, Karas A, editors. 2008. Anesthesia and analgesia in laboratory animals, 2nd ed. New York (NY): Academic Press. ISBN-10: 0123738989; ISBN-13: 978-0123738981.
• Flecknell PA. 1996. Laboratory Animal anesthesia: a practical introduction for research workers and technicians, 2nd ed. New York (NY): Academic Press. ISBN-10: 0122603613; ISBN-13: 978-0122603617.
• Ford RB, Mazzaferro E. 2005. Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment, 8th ed. Philadelphia (PA): Saunders. ISBN-10: 0721601383; ISBN-13: 978-0721601380.
• Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources. 1992. Recognition and alleviation of pain and distress in laboratory animals. Washington (DC): National Academies Press. ISBN-10: 0-309-07525-4; ISBN-13: 978-0-309-07525-1.
• Knecht CD, Allen AR, David J. Williams DJ, Johnson JH. 1987. Fundamental techniques in veterinary surgery, 3rd ed. Philadelphia (PA): Saunders. ISBN-10: 0721613977; ISBN-13: 978-0721613970.
• Pratt PW. 1994. Medical, surgical and anesthetic nursing for veterinary technicians, 2nd ed. St Louis (MO): Mosby. ISBN-10: 0939674491; ISBN-13: 978-0939674497.
• Ross L, Ross B. 2008. Anesthetic and sedative techniques for aquatic animals, 3rd ed. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: 978-1-4051-4938-9.
• Swindle MM. 1998. Surgery, anesthesia, and experimental techniques in swine. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 081381829X; ISBN-13: 978-0813818290.
• Waynforth HB, Flecknell PA. 1992. Experimental and surgical techniques in the rat, 2nd ed. New York (NY): Academic Press. ISBN-10: 0127388516; ISBN-13: 978-0127388519.

Euthanasia

• Pekow CA. 1994. Suggestions from research workers for coping with research animal death. Lab Animal 23:28-29.
• Walshaw SO. 1994. Animal death and human emotion in the laboratory. Lab Animal 23:24-29.

Biohazards in Animal Research

• Bell JC, Palmer SR, Payne JM. 1988. The zoonoses: infections transmitted from animals to man. London (UK): Edward Arnold. ISBN-10: 0713145617; ISBN-13: 978-0713145618.
• Beran GW. 1994. Handbook of zoonoses. Section B: viral. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press.  ISBN-10: 0849332060; ISBN-13: 978-0849332067.
• Beran GW, Steele JH. 1994. Handbook of zoonoses. Section A: bacterial, rickettsial, chlamydial, and mycotic, 2nd ed. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849332052; ISBN-13: 978-0849332050.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of Health. [Internet]. 2007. Primary containment for biohazards: selection, installation and use of biological safety cabinets, 3rd ed. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/primary_containment_for_biohazards.pdf.
• Fleming DO, Richardson JH, Tulis JI. 1995. Laboratory safety: principles and practices, 2nd ed. Herndon (VA): ASM Press. ISBN-10: 1555810470; ISBN-13: 978-1555810474.
• Heymann DL. 2008. Control of communicable diseases manual, 19th ed. Washington (DC): American Public Health Association. ISBN-10: 087553189X; ISBN-13: 978-0875531892.
• Hugh-Jones ME, Hubbert WT, Hagstad HV. 2000. Zoonoses: recognition, control, and prevention. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 0813825423; ISBN-13: 978-0813825427.
• National Research Council. 1995. Prudent practices in the laboratory: handling and disposing of chemicals. Washington (DC): National Academies Press. ISBN-10: 0-309-05229-7; ISBN-13: 978-0-309-05229-0.
• NIOSH. 1977. Criteria for a recommended standard occupational exposure to waste anesthetic gases and vapors. NIOSH Publication No. 77-140.
• Wood M, Smith MW. 1999. Health and safety in laboratory animal facilities. Laboratory animal handbooks no. 13. London (UK): Royal Society of Medicine Press. ISBN: 978-1-85315-421-8.

Experimental Design

• Bennett BT, Brown MJ, Schofield JC. 1994. Essentials for animal research: a primer for research personnel, 2nd ed. Beltsville (MD): National Agricultural Library.
• Tuffery AA. 1995. Laboratory animals: an introduction for experimenters, 2nd ed. New York (NY): John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-10: 0471952575; ISBN-13: 978-0471952572.

Animal Models and Resources

• Bayne KAL, Kreger MD, editors. 1995. Wildlife mammals as research models: in the laboratory and field. Conference held on 12 Jul 1994 in San Francisco, CA. Greenbelt (MD): Scientists Center for Animal Welfare.
• Hau J, Van Hoosier GL Jr. 2002. Handbook of laboratory animal science. Vol 2: animal models, 2nd ed. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0-8493-1084-9; ISBN-13: 978-08493-1084-3.
• Swindle MM, Moody DC, Phillips LD. 1992. Swine as models in biomedical research. Ames (IA): Iowa State University Press. ISBN-10: 0813814723; ISBN-13: 978-0813814728.
• Woodhead AD. 1990. Nonmammalian animal models for biomedical research. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849347637; ISBN-13: 978-0849347634.

Alternatives

• Reinhardt CA. 1994. Alternatives to animal testing: new ways in the biomedical sciences, trends and progress. New York (NY): John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-10: 3527300430; ISBN-13: 978-3527300433.

Veterinary Ethics and Animal Welfare

• Appleby M. 1999. What Should We Do About Animal Welfare? Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 0632050667; ISBN-13: 978-0632050666.
• Dolan K. 1999. Ethics, animals and science. Ames (IA): Iowa State University Press. ISBN-10: 0632052775; ISBN-13: 978-0632052776.
• Orlans FB. 1996. In the name of science: issues in responsible animal experimentation. New York (NY): Oxford University Press. ISBN-10: 019510871X; ISBN-13: 978-0195108712.
• Paton W. 1993. Man and mouse: animals in medical research, 2nd ed. New York (NY): Oxford University Press. ISBN-10: 0192861468; ISBN-13: 978-0192861467.
• Rollin BE. 1998. The unheeded cry: animal consciousness, animal pain, and science. Ames (IA): Iowa State University Press. ISBN-10: 081382575X; ISBN-13: 978-0813825755.
• Tannenbaum J. 1995. Veterinary ethics: animal welfare, client relations, competition and collegiality, 2nd ed. St Louis (MO): Mosby. ISBN-10: 0815188404; ISBN-13: 978-0815188407.
• Wolfensohn S, Lloyd M. 2003. Handbook of laboratory animal management and welfare, 3rd ed. Ames (IA): Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-10: 1405111593; ISBN-13: 978-1405111591.

Technical and Professional Education

• Boschert K. 1997. NetVet: Mosby's veterinary guide to the internet. St Louis (MO): Mosby. ISBN-10: 0815129351; ISBN-13: 978-0815129356.
• Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources. 1991. Education and training in the care and use of laboratory animals: a guide for developing institutional programs. Washington (DC): National Academies Press. ISBN-10: 0-309-08691-4; ISBN-13: 978-0-309-08691-2.

Serial Publications

• Animal Welfare Information Center Bulletin. Beltsville (MD): National Agricultural Library. ISSN 1050-561X.
• Comparative Medicine. Memphis (TN): American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. ISSN 1532-0820.
• ILAR Journal. Washington (DC): National Academy of Sciences. ISSN 0018-9960.
• Jax Notes. Bar Harbor (ME): The Jackson Laboratory.
• Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. Memphis (TN): American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. ISSN 1559-6109.
• Lab Animals. Information, Ideas, Methods & Materials for the Animal Research Professional. New York (NY): Nature Publishing Group.  ISSN 0093-7355.
• Laboratory Animals. Education and Training in Laboratory Animal Science and Welfare. London (UK): Laboratory Animals Limited. ISSN 0023-6772.

Audiovisuals and Computer Software

• American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine. Laboratory animal medicine and science: series II. [CD-ROM]. Seattle (WA): University of Washington. Available at http://www.aclam.org/education/products.html.
• Borkowski GL. 1995. Basics of Aseptic Surgery and Anesthesia in Rodents. [DVD]. University Park (PA): Pennsylvania State University. Stock Number: 25092DVD. Phone: 1-800-770-2111.
• Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science. 1996. Handling and sexing of some common laboratory animals. [DVD]. Available at http://www.calas-acsal.org/images/stories/educational%20materials%20order%20form.pdf.
• Laboratory Animal Training Association. The humane care and use of laboratory animals (base module - 1 DVD; species modules – 7 DVDs). [DVD]. Available at http://www.latanet.com/resources/resources.html.
• The Microbiology Laboratories. Necropsy procedures for small laboratory animals. [DVD]. North Harrow, UK. Email: needham@microlabs.demon.co.uk.
• Waters M, Voyge M, Zwart P, Frye FL. 1999. A guide to lizards. [CD-ROM]. Melbourne (FL): Krieger. ISBN-10: 157524117X; ISBN-13: 978-1575241173.