SNBL Gets AAALAC Approval

SNBL USA has received full accreditation from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) for its animal programs at both SNBL USA in Everett, WA and SNBL USA Scientific Resource Center in Alice, TX.

“AAALAC accreditation reaffirms SNBL’s commitment to provide the most humane and appropriate care to all animals in our charge,” said SNBL USA’s director of Laboratory Animal Resources, David Reim, DVM, MS, DACLAM. “With our rigorous animal care program and compassionate and experienced team members, we work diligently to assure clients and our community that we take our animal care responsibilities seriously.”

According to SNBL, AAALAC’s commendations included:

• Healthy, well-cared-for animals
• Excellent environmental enrichment program
• Well-trained, knowledgeable staff throughout the program
• High level training program and career development for entry-level staff
• High level of husbandry and animal care at both sites
• Institutional support
• Detailed, comprehensive and well-maintained medical records

AAALAC International is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. More than 850 companies, universities, hospitals, government agencies and other research institutions in 36 countries have earned AAALAC accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to responsible animal care and use. These institutions volunteer to participate in AAALAC’s program, in addition to complying with the local, state and federal laws that regulate animal research.