AVPS Necropsy Documents

Welcome to AVPS's OLD website. WE NO LONGER USE THIS PAGE (AS OF 6/1/2021) PLEASE NAVIGATE TO OUR NEW WEBSITE veterinarypathologyservicesalaska.com for current necropsy documents. Thanks!

Here you will find up to date necropsy forms and checklists for field necropsies and other useful documents.

- Questions regarding pathology, anatomy, and necropsy procedures should be directed to Dr. Kathy Burek (907) 242-2566

- Questions regarding shipping, supplies, and inventory should be directed to Dr. Burek or the AVPS technician, Natalie Rouse avps.natalierouse@gmail.com

- In the event Dr. Burek is out of town during a potential necropsy, the AVPS technician will help coordinate with other local veterinarians in the stranding network to organize a response.

Below you will find the NEWEST SUPER SIMPLE CHECKLIST AND FORM (1 page). If you are short on time, or this is your first time doing a necropsy, this is a good form for you. (If you took Kathy B's necropsy class between 2017-2020 this is the form you used). You will need to download this form and view it in excel for it to work properly. It has tabs for pinniped, beluga and small cetacean (whale). Below you will also find a document with suggested duties for each team member.

If you are able to perform a more in depth necropsy, please access the more detailed checklists and documents through the "FULL NECROPSY" folder below or by using the menus at the top of this webpage. If you are denied access, you may need to request access or may not be signed into the email address normally associated with the stranding network. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. We appreciate your assistance in the pursuit of science!