Step 4: Animal Facility Access

In-Person Facility Orientation for Rodent Users:

In-person orientation is required in order to receive access to a specific rodent barrier facility.

The facility orientation will introduce entry/exit procedures and describe how to work with rodents in the housing and procedure rooms.

  1. The MHS Questionnaire, BRER I/BRER II (anesthesia or surgery users), Barrier Online Training and applicable Hands-on Species Specific Training must be completed prior to the facilities orientation.
  2. An Animal Facility Access Form is needed to activate a proxy badge for facility access.
  3. A facility orientation must be scheduled and attended: 

PSB Facility Orientation (offered weekly). Register at UC Learning Center

Orientation for other facilities and non-rodent facilities: contact the IACUC office at [email protected] for a list of contacts.

  1. Email completed Animal Facility Access Form to [email protected] or fax to 415-476-0581.