Why ODU for Animal Anesthesia and Handling?

Safe and ethical animal care is essential to biomedical research. The Laboratory Animal Anesthesia and Handling Techniques Certificate provides international students with foundational skills in anesthesia, surgical support, and laboratory animal handling.

Through a combination of coursework and practical experience, students will learn how to:

  • Prepare and handle surgical instruments and equipment
  • Induce and monitor anesthesia in laboratory animals
  • Perform post-surgical care and maintain surgical records
  • Conduct hands-on procedures such as suturing, imaging, and embryo manipulation across multiple species

When you complete this certificate, you will be prepared to support research teams with safe, competent, and ethical laboratory animal care techniques. You can also transfer these credits into the the Laboratory Animal Science (MS) program at ODU.

Note: This certificate is exclusively available to international applicants, allowing them to fulfill the United States entrance Visa requirements.

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Program information

Total
4 Credit Hours

You will take two courses to complete the Laboratory Animal Anesthesia and Handling Techniques graduate certificate:

  • Anesthesia & Surgery
  • Internship

Explore Course Details in the Graduate Catalog

This online Laboratory Animal Anesthesia and Handling Techniques graduate certificate is ideal for international veterinary students, technicians, and research associates who want to advance in laboratory animal science, research design, and animal care management.

Applicants should have experience in lab animal care (minimum 500 hours) in settings such as research facilities or biomedical labs.

Access course materials online from any location. Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

One of the courses in this program requires you to attend campus to complete the program.

Total
4 Credit Hours

You will take two courses to complete the Laboratory Animal Anesthesia and Handling Techniques graduate certificate:

  • Anesthesia & Surgery
  • Internship

Explore Course Details in the Graduate Catalog

This online Laboratory Animal Anesthesia and Handling Techniques graduate certificate is ideal for international veterinary students, technicians, and research associates who want to advance in laboratory animal science, research design, and animal care management.

Applicants should have experience in lab animal care (minimum 500 hours) in settings such as research facilities or biomedical labs.

Access course materials online from any location. Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

One of the courses in this program requires you to attend campus to complete the program.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$486 per credit hour*
Out-of-State Students
$1041 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2025 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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ICLAS Scholarship

International veterinarian applicants who are wishing to apply for ICLAS Scholarships, should contact LAS program director in advance for an early application review and provisional acceptance as required for ICLAS scholarship application process and per ICLAS application due date (a complete LAS application no later than November 15 is preferred).

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The newest class of graduates through ODUGlobal celebrated commencement in May 2024.
Scholarships & Aid

Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 
 

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Careers in Laboratory Animal Science

Scientific and research companies urgently need highly-qualified personnel to lead and manage their laboratory animal research activities. Opportunities exist in fields such as:

Veterinarians
Growth
19.1%
Median Salary
$119,100
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Growth
19.4%
Median Salary
$36,440
Animal Scientists
Growth
7.9%
Median Salary
$70,140
Clinical Research Coordinators
Growth
7.5%
Median Salary
$157,740

Ready to Apply?

Applicants must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Two semesters each of college-level Biology and Chemistry, and one semester of Mathematics
  • A minimum of three months or 500 hours of hands-on experience working with animals in a research or lab setting

Additional requirements for International applications include a course-by-course evaluation of foreign transcripts (WES or ECE preferred), TOEFL scores (if applicable), and translated transcripts if not originally in English.

Explore all admission requirements in the Graduate Catalog.

Apply by March 1 for early consideration. Applications will be reviewed until all spots are filled.

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