Glossary
Delegated veterinary proceduresdélégation d'actes vétérinaires
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).
The procedures that may be delegated are set by order: blood and urine sampling, peripheral catheters, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous injections, tubes, scaling, intubation and extubation, and anaesthetic monitoring. The animal’s owner is informed and may refuse.
The delegate obtains an additional certificate from the Ordre des vétérinaires. Until 31 December 2029, an employee with 3 years of practice over the last 6 years may perform these procedures on a transitional basis.
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See also
- ASV An ASV is a French qualified veterinary nurse, holding a level-4 certification, who supports the vet with reception, administration, hygiene and clinical assistance.
- Ordre des vétérinaires The Ordre des vétérinaires is the statutory body every practising vet in France must join; it keeps the register of vets and enforces professional ethics and independence (article L242-1 of the French Rural Code).