Our Mission

The ETH-LTK-Cooperation on training and education in laboratory animal science provides a high-quality education in laboratory animal science to researchers and study directors. In doing so, we not only fulfill the legal requirements for this type of training, but also continuously promote and support the implementation and application of the 3Rs principle.

We organize different courses to support researchers and study directors:

1. Basic education in laboratory animal science that provides the basics required by law to perform animal experimentation resp. to conduct animal experiments. These courses are accredited by the Federal Office FSVO.

2. Continuing education in laboratory animal science for animal caretakers, researchers and study directors. These courses are accredited by the Association of Cantonal Veterinary Offices.

Cooperation and Network

>The Institute of Laboratory Animal Science is founding member of the Swiss Network for Education in Laboratory Animal Science. The members of this network are the Institute of Laboratory Animal Science (LTK) and the Animal Welfare Officers of the University Zürich, the ETH Zürich and the RESAL (Réseau des Animaleries de l’Arc Lémanique). This Network is recognized by the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office as key partner for the education in laboratory animal science in Switzerland.