Welcome to the official website of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia Text The European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) is the central authority regulating and certifying the standards of Specialisation in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Pain Management (analgesia) in Europe. Specialist veterinary anaesthetists play a key role in anaesthesia and analgesia in all animal species and bring a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology to the practice of anaesthesia. Veterinary anaesthesia specialists collaborate closely with colleagues in other disciplines, such as surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and critical care. New Feature - Review of the Month Text Become a resident How to login: Members' Area Access the members area using the Member Icon on the top right of this page. If you are unable to log in please email website.ecvaa@gmail.com for assistance. Please do not use a different email address to create a second account. Please bookmark the log in page (https://www.ecvaa.org). New Residents The Policies and Procedures of ECVAA may be found here. Once you have found a Supervisor and Training Centre for your Residency programme you can: Create a single sign on (SSO) account by clicking on the link ‘Become a Resident’. Access your profile area, click on the link "APPLY" and fill out the webform. Upload and submit your signed residency enrolment form, as a pdf. See the ‘How To’ area of the website for Residency Enrolment forms. Please bookmark the log in page or (https://www.ecvaa.org). Latest news Text OBITUARY – MARTYN ALAN CAMBURN With thanks to the Veterinary Record and Prof Eddie Clutton for permission to reproduce the obituary. https://ava.eu.com/obituary-martyn-alan-camburn/ Text AVA spring meeting 2024 (1-3 May) is taking place in Baden, Switzerland - only 30 minutes from Zürich International Airport. We would love to welcome you to listen to our invited lecturers focussing on us - the anaesthesiologists - and what can be done to optimise our work and wellbeing. There will also be many exciting scientific abstract presentations as well as morbidity and mortality rounds, based on case presentations. For further information and registration please visit our website: https://baden2024.ava.eu.com/ Text Text On November 23, 2023, at a solemn public meeting of the School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Professor Yves Moens was awarded an honorary doctorate. The ceremony, keeping to the ritual, was deeply humane and moving. More photos here. Text "The AVMA is honored to present Dr. Sheilah Robertson with the 2023 AVMA Animal Welfare Award, acknowledging her significant contributions to the field of animal welfare and her unwavering dedication to improving the lives of animals," said Dr. Lori Teller, president of the AVMA. "Through her research, leadership, education and advocacy, Dr. Robertson has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to advancing the wellbeing of animals and has made a lasting impact on the veterinary profession." To read the citation for Dr Robertson, please click here. Text Cynthia Trim Morpheus Award 2023 Professor Trim received the ECVAA Morpheus Award at the WCVAA Conference in Sydney, 2023. Cynthia joins the company of a number of ECVAA diplomates who have been recognised for their achievements in the world of veterinary anaesthesia, and we are delighted to celebrate her success. To read the citation for Professor Trim, please click here. Text Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia is published on behalf of the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists and the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia and is the official journal of the following organisations: European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Veterinary Technician Anaesthesia Society, Academy of Veterinary Technician Anaesthetists, International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Text Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists ECVAA works closely with the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA). The AVA is an active, enthusiastic group of veterinary surgeons and others (e.g. researchers, technicians, pharmacologists) who share an interest in animal anaesthesia, analgesia and animal welfare. They hold meetings twice a year at various venues in Europe which are open to all those who share their common interest. The association brings together over 450 veterinary professionals working in more than 35 countries! Website: https://ava.eu.com Block Agenda April 2024 27 NAVAS online Spring Symposium 27 and 28 April 2024. In co-operation with AVCAA & AVTAA May 2024 01 AVA Spring Meeting 2024 AVA Spring meeting. 1 - 3 May 2024. https://baden2024.ava.eu.com/ 01 Deadline to re-certify as a Diplomate Required every 5 years. Submit all documents and references by this date. 30 21st ECVECC Congress Europe's premier Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care event. 30 May - 1 June 2024 see more