Vivarium Sop
Digital SOPs for Vivariums
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Replace binders, paper sign-offs, and spreadsheets with a smarter way to manage animal care compliance. SOPs, staff training, and audit trails, always up to date.
Vivarium SOP simplifies SOP training and compliance for research facilities.
Designed for animal care technicians, veterinary staff, and facility managers, VivariumSOP helps streamline how teams view, study, and complete SOPs.
Key Features
• View SOPs assigned to your facility or role
• Complete training with built-in timers and verification
• Take randomized quizzes from institution-specific question banks
• Track training history, completion dates, and progress
• Supervisors can monitor facility-wide quiz compliance
Whether you're preparing for an audit or onboarding new team members, VivariumSOP keeps everything centralized, accessible, and audit-ready.
more Email Notifications — Clearer Setup
Email notification settings now use clearer descriptions for quiz assignment reminders, certificate emails, and the scheduled SOP Compliance Report. Certificate CC recipients can be chosen from a Select Staff Members list, and the compliance report toggle is labeled Send Scheduled SOP Compliance Report so each option is easier to understand.
SOP Compliance Report — Review Status in Email
The scheduled compliance report email now includes an SOP Review Schedule Status summary with a short explanation of what each count means (Overdue, Due in 30 Days, Up to Date, Not Configured). The list of SOPs without a review schedule is formatted for reliable display in desktop and mobile email clients.
Export Quiz Questions — Send Confirmation
When you email quiz questions to yourself from Settings, the app now shows an on-screen confirmation with the recipient address so you know the export was queued successfully.
Quiz Assignment Reminders
Due date reminder emails use updated wording and formatting. Settings explain that assignment emails are sent from Edit Assignments using Notify, after staff are selected.
Bug Fixes & Improvements
Improved layout of SOP names in compliance report emails on desktop Gmail. General stability improvements across email settings, quiz exports, and organization settings.
2.8 Jun 1
Accessible SOP Viewer — Refined The accessible HTML view now renders section headings with clear visual hierarchy, improved fonts, and cleaner formatting. Numbered and named subsections now display correctly as styled headers rather than plain bold text.
Smarter Quiz Assignment Staff excluded from a quiz no longer see it in their Home view. Visibility now reflects individual assignment overrides — not just role-based rules.
Accurate AI Contribution Breakdown The SOP Contribution Breakdown now shows how many quiz questions were actually generated from each SOP, giving administrators a clear picture of which documents drove the quiz content.
Maintenance Role Support Staff assigned the Maintenance account type can now log in and access the app.
Bug Fixes & Improvements Resolved a flash of placeholder group names in the Users tab. General stability improvements across quiz management, training records, and user profiles.
2.6 Apr 26
Accessible SOP Viewer SOPs can now be automatically converted to an ADA-compliant HTML view, making documents fully accessible to staff using assistive technologies. Administrators control which SOPs are converted directly from Settings, and staff with the Accessible Viewer enabled will see the formatted view automatically when opening an SOP.
Certificate Controls Administrators can now enable or disable Certificates of Completion facility-wide directly from Settings, giving you full control over when and how certificates are issued to staff.
Supervisor Settings Access Supervisors can now access the Settings tab to export training data and email staff certificates. No need to involve an Administrator for reporting tasks.
Supervisor Role A dedicated Supervisor role gives designated staff visibility into team compliance and the ability to sign off on skill observations without full Admin access.
Bug Fixes & Improvements Stability and performance improvements across quiz management, user profiles, and training records.
2.5 Apr 16
Certificate Controls Administrators can now enable or disable Certificates of Completion facility-wide directly from Settings — giving you full control over when and how certificates are issued to staff.
Supervisor Settings Access Supervisors can now access the Settings tab to export training data and email staff certificates — no need to involve an Administrator for reporting tasks.Supervisor Role A dedicated Supervisor role gives designated staff visibility into team compliance and the ability to sign off on skill observations — without full Admin access.
Bug Fixes & Improvements Stability and performance improvements across quiz management, user profiles, and training records. iw ill just use theses
2.4 Apr 9
Certificate of Completion Staff can now earn a Certificate of Completion for every passed SOP quiz. Certificates are generated automatically, include the training date, score, and a unique certificate ID, and can be saved or shared directly as a print-ready PDF.
Bulk Certificate Export Administrators can now email all certificates for a specific quiz from Settings in one step. Select the quiz, choose which staff members to include, and send their certificates as PDF attachments — ready for printing or filing.
Supervisor Access Level A new Supervisor role sits between Admin and Husbandry, giving designated staff visibility into team compliance without administrative modification rights. Supervisors can view user profiles, track quiz completion, and sign off on required skill observations.
Observation Sign-Off The approving supervisor's name appears directly on the certificate, providing a complete and auditable training record.
Certificate Settings Administrators can customize certificates from Settings — choose an accent color to match facility branding, enable or disable certificates facility-wide, and control whether the facility logo appears on printed output.
2.2 Apr 6
This update focuses on compliance readiness, team management, and audit documentation — built around feedback from facilities preparing for accreditation.
Admin Email Management Administrators can now update staff email addresses directly from the admin tools, keeping login credentials and training records in sync without manual database changes.
Deactivated User Filtering Deactivated staff are now fully separated from active personnel across the entire platform — they no longer appear in quiz assignments, training exports, attempt history, manual entry, or user lists.
Training Data Export Export a complete record of staff quiz scores and accreditations as a CSV file from Settings. Designed for compliance reporting, audit preparation, and annual training documentation.
Quiz Attempt History Review every staff member's quiz attempts, scores, and completion status from a single view in Settings. Easily identify who needs retraining and monitor compliance at a glance.
Inactive User Management Deactivate staff accounts without losing their training history. Reactivate users at any time through the Inactive Users section while keeping their full compliance record intact.
Improved SOP Upload Reliability The upload screen now stays visible throughout the entire upload process and confirms completion before returning to the SOP list, preventing incomplete submissions.
2.1 Mar 16
This release is a major update built around the needs of facilities preparing for accreditation, managing large teams, and maintaining compliance records year-round.
Admin Email Management
Administrators can now update staff email addresses directly from Dev Tools, keeping login credentials and training records in sync without manual database changes.
Deactivated User Filtering
Deactivated staff no longer appear in quiz assignments, manual quiz entry, training exports, quiz attempt history, or user lists. Active and inactive personnel are now cleanly separated across the entire platform.
Training Data Export
Export staff quiz scores and accreditation records as a CSV file directly from Settings for compliance reporting, audit preparation, and facility-wide training documentation.
Quiz Attempt History
Review individual staff quiz attempts, scores, and completion status from a centralized view in Settings to identify retraining needs and monitor training compliance.
Inactive User Management
Deactivate staff accounts without removing historical training records. The Inactive Users section allows administrators to review and reactivate users while preserving full compliance history.
Improved SOP Upload Reliability
The upload progress screen now remains visible throughout the full upload process and confirms completion before returning to the SOP category view, reducing the risk of incomplete submissions.
2.0 Feb 26
This release includes enhancements focused on audit readiness, training oversight, and administrative control, based on feedback from facilities actively using the platform.
Training Data Export
Administrators can now export staff quiz scores and accreditation records as a CSV file directly from Settings. This supports internal compliance reporting, audit preparation, and facility-wide training documentation.
Quiz Attempt History
A centralized quiz attempt history view is now available in Settings. Administrators can review individual staff quiz attempts, scores, and completion status to identify retraining needs and monitor overall training compliance.
Inactive User Management
User offboarding has been improved. Staff accounts can now be deactivated without removing historical training records. The new “Inactive Users” section allows administrators to review and reactivate users as needed while maintaining a clear distinction between active and inactive personnel.
Improved SOP Upload Reliability
The SOP upload workflow has been refined. The upload progress screen now remains visible throughout the full upload process and confirms completion before returning to the SOP category view, reducing the risk of incomplete submissions.
1.9 Feb 23
A lot of improvements in this update based on real feedback from teams using the app day to day.
You can now log quiz results from paper-based training sessions — handy when staff complete training away from a device. Enter scores for multiple quizzes at once and the app will flag right away if someone passed or needs to retest.
We added new staff roles (Veterinarian, Vet Tech, Cage Wash Technician) and made it easier to manage who sees what. Quizzes now only show up for the people they're actually assigned to.
Your facility's floor and department names can now be customized to match how your building is actually organized, instead of using generic labels.
Offboarding staff is cleaner now too — deactivate an account without losing any of their training history.
1.8 Feb 19
Manual Quiz Entry: Record paper-based quiz completions directly in the app, maintaining comprehensive digital training records for all staff
Multi-Quiz Recording: Enter scores for multiple quizzes at once with intelligent validation and instant passing grade feedback
Organization Floor Management: Customize facility sections to match your organization's structure with personalized department names
Enhanced User Management: Streamlined staff browsing by department with improved filtering and real-time completion tracking
GLP-Compliant Deactivation: Properly offboard staff while preserving complete audit trails for regulatory compliance
Smart Quiz Assignment: Quizzes intelligently filter by account type and individual assignments for relevant training materials
Expanded Account Types: New roles including Veterinarian, Veterinary Technicians, and Cage Wash Technician for precise access control
Real-Time Sync: Manual entries immediately update user profiles for accurate compliance tracking
Improved Text Input: Enhanced keyboard handling with auto-dismiss and scroll-to-dismiss for faster data entry
Centralized Settings: Organization-wide configuration for custom floor names and facility-specific requirements
1.7 11/16/2025
Automatic Quiz Creation: Generate custom training questions directly from your Standard Operating Procedures with just a few taps
Document-Based Questions: Create relevant quiz questions by analyzing your existing PDF training materials
Enhanced Quiz Experience: Improved quiz interface with better answer selection, navigation, and visual feedback for a more intuitive experience
Performance Improvements: Bug fixes, stability enhancements, and faster question loading for smoother training sessions
1.6 09/24/2025
Enhanced Quiz Experience: Improved quiz interface for better answer selection and navigation
UI Refinements: Updated touch interactions and visual feedback for a more intuitive experience
Bug Fixes and Stability: Resolved interface issues for smoother quiz performance
1.4 06/30/2025
Enhanced Quiz Experience: Redesigned quiz interface for improved usability and navigation
UI Refinements: Updated visual elements and layouts for a more polished experience
Bug Fixes and Stability: Resolved issues for smoother app performance
1.3 06/13/2025
Cage Wash Technicians Added: Now included in the app for better visibility and organization
Access Request Controls: In-app flow added to streamline how new users request access
UI Enhancements: Improved layout and visuals for a cleaner, more user-friendly experience
General Improvements: Minor bug fixes and performance optimizations
1.2 05/28/2025
• Improved subcategory loading and refresh behavior
• Fixed visibility issues with newly uploaded SOPs
• UI enhancements for a smoother experience
• Performance and stability improvements
1.1 05/21/2025
Email Notifications — Clearer Setup
Email notification settings now use clearer descriptions for quiz assignment reminders, certificate emails, and the scheduled SOP Compliance Report. Certificate CC recipients can be chosen from a Select Staff Members list, and the compliance report toggle is labeled Send Scheduled SOP Compliance Report so each option is easier to understand.
SOP Compliance Report — Review Status in Email
The scheduled compliance report email now includes an SOP Review Schedule Status summary with a short explanation of what each count means (Overdue, Due in 30 Days, Up to Date, Not Configured). The list of SOPs without a review schedule is formatted for reliable display in desktop and mobile email clients.
Export Quiz Questions — Send Confirmation
When you email quiz questions to yourself from Settings, the app now shows an on-screen confirmation with the recipient address so you know the export was queued successfully.
Quiz Assignment Reminders
Due date reminder emails use updated wording and formatting. Settings explain that assignment emails are sent from Edit Assignments using Notify, after staff are selected.
Bug Fixes & Improvements
Improved layout of SOP names in compliance report emails on desktop Gmail. General stability improvements across email settings, quiz exports, and organization settings.
more Version 2.8 Jun 1
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