Standard Operating Procedures
for the Medaille College Vivarium


Vivarium Supervisor:
Katie Maley, LVT
D-211
884-3411 x 303

Course Instructor:
Val Macer, LVT, LAT
D-107
884-3411 x 231

D. General Daily Activities
 
  1. Check room temperature and humidity.
    • Report to Katie, Lisa, Lynn or Val if temperature is over 68° or below 62° F
    • Record on chart located on Vivarium door

  2. Inventory animals
    • Count individual animals and check number that should be in each cage.
    • Report sick or dead animals to Katie, Lisa, Lynn or Val
    • Record on chart located on Vivarium door

  3. Observe food and water consumption of all animals
    • Report any variations from normal
    • Record on chart located on Vivarium door

  4. Report any signs of facility damage or deterioration.

  5. Perform duties described in Housekeeping Procedures & record on chart.

  6. Perform duties described in Rabbit and Rodent Husbandry & record on chart.

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Vivarium Responsibilities Rabbit Husbandry
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12/31/02