Refer to the UC Davis Policies, they are one of the best.  The key is to ask how the service dog alerts and go from there.  The dog has to be able to wear the same level of PPE that the humans do - and there are lab coats, doggles, and booties for dogs.

We did evaluations at a Community College - and I was very appreciative of the dog in our Chem Lab (he alerted us to a situation that was not related to his human).  Feel free to contact me.

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On Wed, Aug 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM Kayla Johnson (she/her) <Kayla.L.Johnson**At_Symbol_Here**uvm.edu> wrote:

Hello,

I'm reaching out as I got contacted by a professor about a student bringing a service dog in an organic/biochemistry lab for nursing students. We had a request back in 2023 by my predecessor, so we have the documentation for this request. This is raising concerns for me, the professor, and chemical stockroom personnel, and I plan to have a discussion with the student and TA and Chemical Stockroom Manager. 

Does anyone have experience with service dogs in lab spaces?

Thank you,

Kayla Johnson, MS  (she/her)
CAS and RSENR Lab Safety Coordinator

Kayla.L.Johnson**At_Symbol_Here**uvm.edu

University of Vermont
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Burlington, VT 05405

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