Managing the Laboratory Animal Facility

Laboratory Animal Facility Management

Managing the Laboratory Animal Facility, Third Edition by Jerald Silverman is a practical guide to effective management and leadership in laboratory animal facilities. It combines established management theory with practical strategies for handling the key resources of a vivarium, including people, time, money, and information. The third edition adds approximately 100 pages of new and expanded content, covering lean management, human resources, negotiations, influence, performance reviews, per diem calculations, and further professional references. Written in an accessible style, the book is designed to help laboratory animal managers and specialists improve organizational efficiency, decision-making, and daily facility operations.

Key Features:

• Third edition with approximately 100 pages of new and expanded material
• Practical management guidance for laboratory animal facilities
• Covers leadership, human resources, negotiations, and performance reviews
• Introduces lean management concepts for laboratory animal science
• Addresses effective use of people, time, money, and information
• Includes updated per diem calculation guidance
• Provides extensive references for specialized further study
• Suitable for laboratory animal facility managers and veterinary professionals