Whenever anaesthesia is used, you are responsible for ensuring animals receive appropriate pain relief after the procedure unless there is a justified scientific reason not to.

You are responsible for actively minimising pain, suffering, and distress throughout the procedure and recovery period using appropriate analgesia, monitoring, and supportive care.

Whenever an animal’s condition is outside expected limits or causes concern, you are responsible for seeking veterinary advice and treatment without delay.

You are responsible for ensuring cages and enclosures are clearly labelled so animal procedures, welfare requirements, and responsible licence holders can always be identified.

You are responsible for working under appropriate supervision until you have demonstrated competency to perform regulated procedures independently.

Whenever you delegate permitted tasks, you remain responsible for ensuring the individual is appropriately instructed, supervised, and capable of completing the task correctly.