{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

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