Glossary
ASVFrench qualified veterinary nurse
An ASV is a French qualified veterinary nurse, holding a level-4 certification, who supports the vet with reception, administration, hygiene and clinical assistance.
The title is registered in France’s national register of professional certifications (RNCP 42178, level 4). Unlike a UK Registered Veterinary Nurse, there is no statutory register of ASVs.
Since 29 July 2026, a French vet may delegate first-level procedures in writing to a certified employee: blood sampling, injections, catheter placement, scaling, intubation and anaesthetic monitoring. The vet remains fully responsible. See delegated veterinary procedures.
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- Delegated veterinary procedures Since 29 July 2026, a French vet may delegate first-level medical or surgical procedures in writing to a certified employee or a veterinary student, while remaining fully responsible for them (decree 2026-672).
- Veterinary premises categories French law reserves the titles practice, clinic, specialist referral centre and veterinary hospital for regulated veterinary premises that meet the standards of the order of 13 March 2015.