European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
European specialist college for veterinary anesthesia and analgesia.
The European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) is one of 25 veterinary specialist colleges recognized by the European Board of Veterinary Specialization, which encompasses more than 35 distinct specialties. It is the primary European body for specialists in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia.
Quick Facts
- Abbreviation
- ECVAA
- Established
- 1 January 1995
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History
The European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia began on 1 January 1995 and was officially established as a Dutch non-profit on 22 May 1997. Until 31 December 1997, applications for de facto recognition were accepted, leading to the appointment of 44 de facto specialists. The college held its first examination in 1997. It gained full recognition from the European Board of Veterinary Specialization in 2003, and changed its name to its current form in 2007.
Membership
To become an EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, veterinarians must have two years of general practice or a one-year rotating internship, complete a three-year postgraduate training programme in anesthesia, analgesia and intensive care coordinated by an ECVAA Diplomate, publish two peer-reviewed articles and submit a case log with two case reports, and pass written and practical/oral qualifying exams. Diplomates undergo a re-validation process every five years. As of March 2020, there were 227 ECVAA Diplomates. The current president is Matthew Gurney.
Function
ECVAA and the Association of Veterinary Anesthetists, whose members include all ECVAA Diplomates, are the main scientific organizations consulted by EU and national authorities on veterinary anesthesia and analgesia and the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. ECVAA contributes to animal welfare by alleviating pain and stress and assisting Animal Welfare Associations. Diplomates provide specialist opinion during veterinary drug registration at National and European Medicines Agencies.
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