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INSTRUCTIONS TO OBTAIN ACCESS TO UAC ANIMAL FACILITY

 

If you currently have a Cat Card and you have had access to the animal facility in the past:

  1. Make sure your name is on the list to be able to get a Biometric Cat Card.  You do this by calling Cheryl Johnson at 626-6702.
  2. If you’re not on the list, you will need to complete a new Key Request/Access Form.  Remember to put the form on your departmental letterhead and turn the form into the UAC Business Office, Room 1126 for departmental review and approval.

If you do not have access to the Animal Facility you will need to do the following:

  1. Complete the Key Request/Access Form.  Remember to put the form on your departmental letterhead.  Bring the form to the UAC Business office, Room 1126, or to CAF, Room 114, or fax the form to 626-4079.  If faxing, send the original form to the UAC Business Office, PO Box 245092.  Note the following when filling out the form:  If you do not have a Cat Card, leave that space blank.
  2. If  all of the requirements for obtaining access have been met **, you will then be added to the list to be able to get a Biometric Cat Card and will be notified by e-mail.
  1. Once you have received notification, you may then go to the Cat Card Office to obtain your card.  Once you get your card, please send a copy of the card to the UAC Business Office, Room 1126, or CAF, Room 114. or stop by the business office and they will make a copy for you.
  2. Once your new Cat Card number has been received, it will take 24 to 48 hours for your access to be activated. 

 ** Requirements:

  1. You must be listed on an active protocol.

  2. Must have completed all the required IACUC modules/hands-on training required for the species you are working with.  If you have questions regarding IACUC certifications/training, please contact the IACUC Instructional Specialist at 621-3931.

Reminder to the PI’s:  New employees who will require access to the animal facility must get a Biometric Cat Card.   

Attached you will find a copy of the new Key Request/Access form for your use.  The form is also accessible on our web site:  www.uac.arizona.edu

Revised 02/2008

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