Glossary
Ordre des vétérinairesFrench veterinary regulatory body
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).
It is organised as a national council (CNOV) and regional councils, which keep the register and inspect veterinary premises. Its closest UK equivalent is the RCVS.
The Ordre develops and runs CalypsoVet under a public-service delegation. Since 2026 it also issues the additional certificate required by employees to whom vets delegate procedures.
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- DPE The DPE is, under article R242-53 of the French Rural Code, the registered premises where vets practise, accessible to them at all times.
- CalypsoVet CalypsoVet is the French platform through which vets report antimicrobial prescriptions, supplies and administrations, by the end of the month following each supply.
- 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).