Training and Workshops

All personnel working with research animals must enroll in training prior to beginning work with animals.

For routine animal procedures, the VSC offers hands on training. Attendees will not be able to enroll in workshops or orientations until all prerequisites have been completed. See below for additional information on registration instructions and a searchable schedule of workshops.

Due to COVID-19, we are reducing the amount of attendees per session and making modifications to instruction in order to maintain social distancing. Enrollment is not currently accepted through STARS, instead please email a registration form to vsc_training@lists.stanford.edu. 

Questions regarding training?  Email our VSC Training Team. 

We've put together a convenient list of recommended and required courses that you should take here, also named "What Kind of Training Do I Need?"

• For new faculty members: We've put together a checklist for you to better assist you in working with laboratory animals in teaching and research. 
• For new students, post-doc fellows, and staff: We also have a checklist for you! Check it out here.  

• New Faculty Checklist
• New Students, Postdocs, and Staff Checklist
• What Kind of Training Do I Need?