Acovene Team

ACOVENE is a voluntary organisation founded in 2007 to accredit veterinary nurse education programmes in Europe.

Julie-Dugmore-

Julie Dugmore RVN


ACOVENE Chair and
Representative of a European regulatory body (RCVS), United Kingdom
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Emily Murray RVN


Representative of a European accreditation organisation (VCI), Ireland
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Heidi Rasch Johnsen VN


Representative of a European association of veterinary nurses, Norway
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Professor Zoe Polizopoulou


Practising veterinary surgeon representing FECAVA (Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations), EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology
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Matthew Rendle RVN


Representative of a European regulatory body (RCVS), United Kingdom
Nienke-Dijkerman

Dr. Nienke Dijkerman


ACOVENE Treasurer and Representative of a European educational institute in veterinary nursing, The Netherlands
Maurizio_Albano

Dr. Maurizio Albano


Representative of a European educational institute in veterinary nursing, Italy
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Dr. Krista Arnold


Practising veterinary surgeon, United Kingdom