The Accreditation Committee for Veterinary Nurse Education
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Veterinary nurse s who graduate from an ACOVENE-accredited programme have attained a known minimum standard of knowledge and skills
The programme has been subject to expert visitation and ongoing monitoring by the Board
Achievement of an ACOVENE-accredited programme is recognised by most registration bodies, thus speeding the process of professional registration.
The Accreditation Committee for Veterinary Nurse Education is a voluntary organisation founded in 2007 to accredit veterinary nurse education programmes in Europe.
Veterinary nurses are increasingly significant members of the veterinary team in European countries. Whilst every country has its established systems for their education and training, a more standardised approach assists registration bodies and veterinary employers to facilitate the movement of qualified veterinary nurses between European states. ACOVENE accordingly sets standards for the delivery of veterinary nurse education and stipulates the minimum curriculum content for an accredited programme.
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Please note that individual educational institutes may offer multiple veterinary nursing courses. Students are advised to confirm with ACOVENE and/or with their educational institute which of their veterinary nursing programmes hold ACOVENE accreditation.
Students should also be aware that they may be required to achieve additional assessments before being permitted to work as veterinary nurses internationally, regardless of the ACOVENE accreditation status of a course of their educational institute. Students are advised to consult the competent authority in the country in which they intend to practise to confirm the specific requirements for working as a veterinary nurse in that country.
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