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{13 Reasons Why . . .
. . . You should get AALAS certified
{ American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
What is AALAS?
1950 – Animal Care Panel (ACP) – 5 Chicago-area veterinarians
1961 Animal Technician Certification Board established
1963 – Guide for Laboratory Animal Facilities & Care
1967 – ACP changed its name to AALAS
National Meetings were held
2014 – 48,914 individuals certified
History of AALAS
Certification Levels
ALAT – Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
LAT – Laboratory Animal Technician
LATG – Laboratory Animal Technologist
CMAR – Certified Manager of Animal Resources
Coming soon . . . Administrative Support training
13 Reasons Why You Should Get Certified
#13 “For the Bonus Check”
“To be able to maximize my earning potential”
#12 Pay Increase
#11 Job Requirement
#10 Job Opportunities
#9 Accomplishment
#8 Respect
Mr. Little Dog, ALAT, LVT, PhD, CPIA, MPH, DVM
“Always want to strive for more – not good at being complacent.”
#7 Grow where you are planted
#6 Dynamic Environment
#5 The animals benefit from proper care from knowledgeable caregivers
13 Lined Ground Squirrel
Another 13 Reasons
#4 Better advocate for the animals
#3 Your knowledge benefits the people and pets you love
#2 Better Communication
#1 It’s Free!
Last, but not least . . .
“Once you earn it, it’syours forever”
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AALAS Learning Library
References