The Asociación de Veterinarios Especialistas en Équidos (AVEE) is Spain’s leading professional organisation for veterinarians dedicated to equine medicine. Established in 2014, following the merger of two earlier equine associations, AVEE now unites equine practitioners…
The Netherlands Equine Veterinary Association (NEVA), also known in Dutch as Nederlandse Vereniging voor Paardenpraktici, is the professional organisation dedicated to equine veterinarians in the Netherlands. As a member of the World Equine Veterinary Association…
The Danish Veterinary Association (DDD), known in Danish as Den Danske Dyrlægeforening, is the professional body representing veterinarians across Denmark. With around 4,000 members – approximately 90% of all vets in the country – DDD…
The New Zealand Equine Veterinary Association (NZEVA), officially known as the Equine Veterinarians Branch of the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA), represents the professional community of equine veterinarians across New Zealand. With more than 270…
WEVA, the World Equine Veterinary Association, serves as a global hub for equine practitioners, delivering practical resources and continuing education to strengthen equine welfare everywhere. Established in 1985, WEVA’s mission is to improve access to…
Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) is the peak professional body for equine veterinarians in Australia. Founded in 1971, EVA is a special interest group of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and serves as the leading provider…
The South African Equine Veterinary Association (SAEVA) is the national professional body for equine veterinarians in South Africa. As a special interest group of the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA), SAEVA plays a central role…
The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) is one of the world’s most respected professional organisations for equine veterinarians. Founded in 1961, BEVA has grown into a global leader in equine veterinary education, research, and clinical…
The Irish Equine Veterinary Association (IEVA) is the specialist body representing equine veterinarians across Ireland. With its focus on education, wellness, leadership, and professional support, IEVA has become a central hub for equine veterinary professionals….
When equine veterinarians worldwide search for trusted professional organizations, the German Equine Veterinary Association (GPM/GEVA) is among the first names they encounter. The formal German name is Gesellschaft für Pferdemedizin e.V. (GPM). Founded in 1991,…
You’ve just told me where you want your career to go. Thank you for sharing your goals and challenges in the questionnaire. Here’s the truth I wish more veterinarians heard early in their careers: Equine…
We’ve all spent years – often decades – getting here. The early mornings studying in cold lecture halls, the long nights on call, the student debt, the missed family events, the sacrifices we made because…
Every December, the AAEP Convention becomes the meeting point for our profession. A place where science, skill, and camaraderie collide. This year, from December 6–10, 2025, we’ll gather in Denver, Colorado for the 71st Annual…
Most mixed and equine practice owners don’t suffer from a lack of knowledge. They suffer from knowing too much and still feeling overwhelmed. They’re exceptional veterinarians, but their clinics are running on urgency rather than…
I’ve asked myself this question more times than I can count, especially in my early years of practice. Would I trust myself with my own horse? On a good day? Maybe.On a bad day? I’m…