Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Opportunities for Canadian vets in lab animal care
By Turner, Patricia V et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2009·Department of Pathobiology, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Laboratory animal medicine - needs and opportunities for Canadian veterinarians.
Plain-English summary
Laboratory animal medicine is an expanding area of veterinary work that focuses on ensuring the well-being of animals used in research. In Canada, organizations like the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine and the Canadian Council on Animal Care help guide veterinarians in this field. There are many options for veterinarians to continue their education and receive advanced training if they want to specialize in caring for research animals. This specialty is important for improving the care and treatment of these animals in research settings.
Abstract
Laboratory animal medicine is a growing field of veterinary practice that emphasizes animal welfare and refinement of research animal care. The Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine/L'association canadienne de la medecine des animaux de laboratoire (CALAM/ACMAL) and the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) provide a framework within which laboratory animal veterinarians practise. Numerous continuing education and post-graduate training opportunities exist in Canada for veterinarians interested in pursuing this specialty.
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