What is the purpose of Aclam?
ACLAM was founded in 1957 to: encourage education, training, and research in laboratory animal medicine; establish standards of training and experience for veterinarians professionally involved with the care and health of laboratory animals; and.
How do I become a lab animal vet?
Currently, licensed veterinarians interested in board-certification in laboratory animal medicine must have completed either an ACLAM-recognized residency training program or have six years of relevant, full-time experience in laboratory animal medicine.
What is a clinical veterinarian?
Clinical veterinarians, who are typically just called veterinarians, diagnose and treat animals much like a doctor treats people. They manage animal health by performing routine checkups and treating animals that have illnesses, injuries or diseases.
Why do labs use animal medicine?
Because of their emphasis on animal welfare issues, laboratory animal veterinarians are in a position to make direct and important improvements to the care, well-being, and welfare of animals, which often become permanent standards for veterinary care of all species, both nationally and internationally.