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04/07/2025

Acovene accreditation? ‘A lot of work but definitely worth it!’

Acovene accreditation? ‘A lot of work but definitely worth it!’ Thomas More University College in Belgium has just been reaccredited by Acovene – again. A quick […]
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23/07/2025
Jo Megarity RVN is the first veterinary nurse ever to be appointed to the board of officers of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), and shares with Acovene why that’s a good idea.

A veterinary nurse on the board of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association

Jo Megarity RVN is the first veterinary nurse ever to be appointed to the board of officers of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), and […]
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30/07/2025
Accreditation training: ACOVENE Trains Future and Current Accreditation Panel Members

ACOVENE Trains Future and Current Accreditation Panel Members

 ACOVENE’s latest accreditation training session Yesterday, ACOVENE held an engaging accreditation training session with veterinary nursing professionals from the UK, Ireland, and Belgium. The group included […]
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08/10/2025

Coming up: vet nursing stream in Ljubljana

The upcoming Eastern European Regional Veterinary Conference (EERVC) will be held 23-25 October in Ljubljana, and includes three parallel subject streams running over the full 3 […]
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03/11/2025

When Learning Hurts: Understanding Grief in Student Veterinary Nurses

Understanding Grief in Student Veterinary Nurses Every veterinary nurse knows that loss of a patient is part of the profession. Yet for student veterinary nurses, the […]
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13/11/2025
Practical class of Acovene accreditation at Polytechnic University of Viseu (ESAV-IPV) in Portugal

Acovene accreditation Viseu: ‘assurance of up-to-date, quality education’

Acovene accreditation in Viseu: a guarantee of leading-edge, high-quality education The Acovene accreditation Viseu marks an important milestone for veterinary education in Portugal. The veterinary nursing […]
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19/01/2026
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) has officially launched its 4th VetSurvey, inviting professionals across Europe

FVE launches 4th VetSurvey — calling on veterinarians and veterinary nurses

The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) has officially launched its 4th VetSurvey The FVE is inviting professionals across Europe to share their experiences and views […]
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03/02/2026

ACOVENE Launches New Biannual Newsletter

ACOVENE Launches its Biannual Newsletter ACOVENE is delighted to announce the launch of its new biannual newsletter, with the first edition to be published this April. […]
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07/04/2026

The Veterinary Nurse Professional Path in the Netherlands

Overall, the veterinary nurse profession in the Netherlands is well-trained, regulated and increasingly recognised as indispensable to modern veterinary care. A quick overview. Key points • Legal Protection: The title paraveterinair is protected by […]
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