This project aims to characterize the use of antineoplastic (anti-cancer) drugs in veterinary settings and assess associated surface contamination to better understand how to prevent exposure.

The researchers will conduct a survey on the use of antineoplastic drugs in a veterinary setting. In addition, the researchers will obtain 20 surface wipe samples from 10 clinics (200 samples total), using self-administered surface wipe sampling kits. The wipe samples will be analyzed for potential exposure to antineoplastic drugs. As more veterinary clinics are using antineoplastic drugs to treat cancers in domestic animals, this research will help to identify best practices for the handling and use of antineoplastics, specific to veterinarians and their staff.