Veterinary Profession and Education
18 Mar 2020
OIE and WVA joint press release: Covid-19 and Designation of Veterinary Work as Essential Business
In the framework of the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Veterinary Association (WVA) jointly draw attention to the roles and responsibilities of the veterinary profession for public health. They highlight the specific veterinary activities which are key to ensure a continuum in food safety, disease prevention and emergency management.
Veterinary Profession and Education
15 May 2019
WVA Model Veterinarians’ Oath
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) Veterinary Education Working Group first developed, and the Council approved, the following Model Veterinarians’ Oath in 2019.
Veterinary Profession and Education
26 Feb 2018
WVA Position on Veterinary Statutory Body
The World Veterinary Association holds that all veterinarians should be subject to the authority of the Veterinary Statutory Body, which is established under the law of the jurisdiction or territory within which they practice veterinary medicine.
Veterinary Profession and Education
16 Mar 2017
WVA policy on Identifying a veterinarian
Only individuals qualified by virtue of completing appropriate education and training can be identified as a veterinary doctor, veterinarian, veterinary surgeon or any other term that implies that they are entitled to engage in the professional practice of veterinary medicine.
Veterinary Profession and Education
16 Mar 2017
WVA policy on Day One Competences
New graduate veterinarians should be able to perform according to society’s expectations. Veterinarians play a central role in the relationship between animals, animal owners, and society.
Veterinary Profession and Education
16 Mar 2017
WVA position on veterinary para-professionals
Veterinary para-professionals should conduct their duties under the guidance or direction of a veterinarian or within a veterinary health network.