Animal Handling

Does the handling is as humane as possible and appropriate for the individual animal and situation

Is minimal amount of physical restraint needed to accomplish the task without injury to people or animals used.

Does each individual animal is treated with respect.

Does an assessment is made of each animal’s size, weight and temperament so the appropriate drug dose, needle, syringe and restraint method can be used.

Does procedures are in place to prevent and address compassion fatigue throughout the organization.